Modern Language, Elementary Teaching Majors

French requires

• FRH 314 - French Grammar Review (4)
• FRH 316 - French Conversation (2)
• FRH 318 - French Composition (2)
• FRH 351 - French Civilization (4)
• FRH 370 - Introduction to French Literature (4)
• FRH 380 - Survey of French Literature (4)
• 12 elective credits at the 300-400 level

German requires

• GRM 314 - Adv GRM Grammar/Texts/Contexts (4)
• GRM 316 - German Conversation (2)
• GRM 318 - German Composition (2)
• GRM 371 - Introduction to the Study of German Literature (4)
• GRM 381 - Great Works in German Literature (4)
• GRM 440 - German Culture II (4)
• 12 elective credits at the 300-400 level

Japanese requires

• JPN 314 - Advanced Japanese Grammar (4)
• JPN 316 - Japanese Conversation (2)
• JPN 318 - Japanese Composition (2)
• JPN 351 - Japanese Civilization (4)
• JPN 370 - Introduction to Japanese Literature (4)
• JPN 408 - Advanced Japanese Conversation and Reading (4)
• IS 220 - Perspectives on Japan (4)
• 8 elective credits at the 300-400 level

Spanish requires

• SPN 314 - Spanish Grammar Review (4)
• SPN 316 - Spanish Conversation (2)
• SPN 318 - Spanish Composition (2)
• SPN 350 - Latin American Civilization (4)
• SPN 351 - Spanish Civilization (4)
• SPN 370 - Introduction to Spanish Literature (4)
• SPN 380 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (4)
• SPN 408 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (4)
• 4 elective credits at the 300-400 level

Note

At least 16 credits of those required for the elementary teaching major in a modern language must be taken at Oakland University.

Additional information

In addition, an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) score of advanced-low (intermediate-high for Japanese and Chinese) and EED 428, Methods of Teaching Foreign Language are required. After September 1, 2017, an official ACTFL OPPI rating will be required. Students must consult with the appropriate advisor for teaching majors and minors in the department. For complete details on other requirements, including courses in education, consult the Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies section in the School of Education and Human Services portion of this catalog.