Modern Language, Elementary Teaching Minors

Chinese requires

• CHE 3140 - Advanced Chinese Grammar (4)
• CHE 3160 - Chinese Conversation (2)
• CHE 3180 - Chinese Composition (2)
• CHE 3510 - Chinese Civilization (4)
• CHE 3550 - Translation: Chinese (4)
• CHE 4080 - Advanced Chinese Conversation and Reading (4)

French requires

• FRH 3140 - French Grammar Review (4)
• FRH 3160 - French Conversation (2)
• FRH 3180 - French Composition (2)
• FRH 3510 - French Civilization (4)
• FRH 3700 - Introduction to French Literature (4)
• 4 credits elective at the 3000-4000 level

German requires

• GRM 3140 - Adv GRM Grammar/Texts/Contexts (4)
• GRM 3160 - German Conversation (2)
• GRM 3180 - German Composition (2)
• GRM 3710 - Introduction to the Study of German Literature (4)
• GRM 4400 - German Culture II (4)
• 4 credits elective at the 3000-4000 level

Japanese requires

• JPN 3140 - Advanced Japanese Grammar (4)
• JPN 3180 - Japanese Composition (4)
• JPN 3510 - Japanese Civilization (4)
• JPN 3700 - Introduction to Japanese Literature (4)
• 4 credits elective at the 3000-4000 level

Spanish requires

• SPN 3140 - Spanish Grammar Review (4)
• SPN 3170 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation and Composition (4)
• SPN 3510 - Spanish Civilization (4)
• SPN 3800 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (4)
• SPN 4080 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (4)
• 4 credits elective at the 3000-4000 level

Note

At least 12 credits of those required for the elementary teaching minor 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 Chinese and Japanese), and EED 4240 , 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.