EMU | FL Secondary Major Certification

IV. Program Goals: Secondary Teaching Majors

The Teacher Certification Programs in French, German and Spanish are designed to prepare undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students for careers as foreign language teachers secondary (7-12) school settings. Graduates of this program:

— demonstrate a high level of language competency and cross-cultural awareness.

— demonstrate that they know how to plan, prepare, and present lessons that offer students a range of opportunities to learn as defined by the national Standards for Foreign Language Learning (1998).

— are committed to all students and their learning, celebrate diversity and work effectively with diverse students, parents, and community members.

— are reflective professionals who use technology effectively and who demonstrate professional dispositions and communication skills.

Secondary certification programs in each of the four languages address the same core components (language, literature, civilization) and include required study abroad and capstone experiences.

Eastern Michigan University’s secondary teacher certification programs in French, German, and Spanish are described in detail below.

V. Secondary Major in French

Faculty

Faculty members who are responsible for teaching the French courses include: J. Sanford Dugan, Benjamin Palmer, Geneviève Peden, and Thomas Vosteen. All four faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees in French. Their curriculum vitae are on file at the Michigan Department of Education as part of Eastern Michigan University’s most recent program review documentation.

Curriculum and Instructional methods

All required and elective courses address the 5Cs outlined in the national Standards for Language Learning. Although faculty members’ teaching styles and personalities may differ, students in all courses routinely participate in large group, small group, paired and individual activities and engage in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational opportunities to learn and use French. In all courses, instruction is delivered primarily in the target language. All foreign language classrooms are equipped with internet hookups and faculty use authentic, web-based materials at all levels of instruction. In addition, a fully-equipped computer lab in the foreign language building allows faculty and students to access the internet to further develop students’ listening and reading skills (interpretive language) as well as their cultural knowledge.

Programs of Study

Like the programs in German and Spanish:

• candidates seeking a secondary teaching major in French must major in French.

• the major

— consists of 33 semester hours of coursework.

— includes coursework in each of the following areas:

—      Language development

—      Literature

—      Civilization and Culture

— includes a 6-credit, required study abroad experience.

— includes a required-3-credit capstone seminar.

Specific program requirements for a secondary teaching major in French are outlined in the following tables and described in detail below.

Group I: Required Language Development Courses (12 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in French must complete the following four required courses.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
French Composition	FRNH 343	3	Writing for a variety of purposes and a systematic grammar review. Frequent written assignments. In French.
French Conversation	FRNH 344	3	Builds on the foundation in speaking skills acquired in previous courses. Emphasizes pronunciation, acquisition of vocabulary and idioms for daily life, basic sentence structures and the development of greater oral proficiency. Presentation and practice of phonological principles. Includes a formal proficiency assessment. In French.
Advanced French Composition	FRNH 443	3	Extensive written practice for a variety of specific purposes integrating advanced grammatical structures. Frequent written assignments. In French.
Advanced French Conversation	FRNH 444	3	Development of advanced oral proficiency. Emphasizes pronunciation, acquisition of vocabulary and idioms for daily life, advanced sentence structures. Advanced presentation and practice of phonological principles. Includes a formal proficiency assessment. In French.

Group II: Required Literature Courses (6 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in French must complete the following required, 3-credit literary survey courses.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Survey of French Literature	FRNH 341	3	This survey course covers major authors and literary movements from the beginning of French literature up to the 19th century. In French.
Survey of French Literature	FRNH 342	3	This survey course covers major authors and literary movements of the 19th and 20^th centuries. In French.

Group III: Restricted Civilization and Culture Courses (6 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in French are required to complete an additional 6 credits (2 courses) in French culture and civilization, selected from among the following four courses. Although these courses differ in academic content, these courses address the practices, products, and perspectives of culture and are thus viewed as being equivalent with respect to the standards and to their position in the student’s program of study.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
French Civilization in Film	FRNH 450	3	The purpose of this course is to study a number of French films and distinguish between fiction and reality as portrayed in the film. Students will research the era and compare the events shown in the film with the societal or historical facts found in their research. In French.
French Speaking Cultures of the World	FRNH466	3	Survey of the more than two dozen different cultures of the world that make up la Francophonie. Language and cultural variations that one must know in order to understand and to communicate successfully with people in those cultures. In French.
French Culture and Civilization	FRNH467	3	A study of French history and civilization. All major pre-World War I historical periods and cultural movements will be covered. In French.
20^th Century French Civilization	FRNH 476	3	A study of the main events of the 20^th century. The major historical and societal movements will be covered. In French.

Group IV: Required Immersion Experience (6 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in French are required to complete a 6-credit, 6-week cultural and linguistic immersion experience.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Intensive French Abroad	FRNH490	6	An intensive linguistic and cultural immersion experience of at least 6 weeks duration offered in an approved French-speaking environment. Instruction at many different levels. May be repeated for credit. In French.

Group V: Required Capstone Course (3 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in French are required to complete an additional 3-credit capstone seminar.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Capstone Senior Seminar	FRNH492	3	Senior level course for French majors in which they demonstrate knowledge and performance in the areas of language, linguistics, cultures, and literatures of francophone peoples. Students develop a capstone portfolio, demonstrate proficiency levels in oral and written French, and make a final oral presentation to students and faculty. In French.

VI. Secondary Major in Spanish

Faculty

Faculty members who are responsible for teaching the Spanish courses include: William Cline, Ronald Cere, Alfonso Illingworth-Rico, Steven Kirby, and Geoffrey Voght. All five faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees in Spanish. Their curriculum vitae are on file at the Michigan Department of Education as part of Eastern Michigan University’s most recent program review documentation.

Curriculum and Instructional methods

All required and elective courses address the 5Cs outlined in the national Standards for Language Learning. Although faculty members’ teaching styles and personalities may differ, students in all courses routinely participate in large group, small group, paired and individual activities and engage in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational opportunities to learn and use Spanish. In all courses, instruction is delivered primarily in the target language. All foreign language classrooms are equipped with internet hookups and faculty use authentic, web-based materials at all levels of instruction. In addition, a fully-equipped computer lab in the foreign language building allows faculty and students to access the internet to further develop students’ listening and reading skills (interpretive language) as well as their cultural knowledge.

Program of Study

Like the programs in French and German:

• candidates seeking a secondary teaching major in Spanish must major in Spanish.

• the major

— consists of 33 semester hours of coursework.

— includes coursework in each of the following areas:

—      Language development

—      Literature

—      Civilization and Culture

— includes a 6-credit, required study abroad experience.

— includes a required-3-credit capstone seminar.

Specific program requirements for a secondary teaching major in Spanish are outlined in the following tables and described in detail below.

Group I: Required Language Development Courses (12 credits)

Students seeking K-12 certification in Spanish must complete the following four required courses.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Spanish Grammar and Composition	SPNH 343	3	Practice in writing for a variety of purposes and a systematic review of Spanish grammar. Frequent written assignments.
Spanish Conversation and Composition	SPNH 344	3	Emphasis on improved pronunciation, acquisition of vocabulary and idioms for daily life, frequent written compositions and the development of greater oral proficiency. Includes a formal proficiency assessment.
Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition	SPNH 443	3	Extensive written practice for a variety of purposes integrating advanced grammatical structures. Frequent written assignments.
Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition	SPNH 444	3	Emphasis on greater oral facility, acquisition of additional vocabulary and idioms, advanced sentence structures, and frequent written compositions. Includes a formal proficiency assessment.

Group II: Required Literature Courses (6 credits)

Students seeking K-12 certification in Spanish must complete the following two required 3-credit courses.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Great Works of Spanish Literature	SPNH 342	3	Students will read, analyze and discuss in class a selection of great works of Spanish literature from a variety of genres (poetry, prose, theater), and from a variety of historical periods. Course readings will be discussed in their historical, cultural and social contexts. In Spanish..
Great Works of Spanish-American Literature	SPNH 352	3	Students will read, analyze and discuss in class a selection of great works of Spanish-American literature from a variety of genres (poetry, prose, theater), and from a variety of historical periods. Course readings will be discussed in their historical, cultural and social contexts. In Spanish.

Group III: Required Civilization and Culture Course (6 credits)

Students seeking K-12 certification in Spanish must complete the following two required 3-credit courses.

Course Title

Course Number

Credit
Hours

Course Description

The Cultures of Spain

SPNH 301

A panoramic view of the peoples of Spain, their cultures, environment, and way of life. In Spanish.

The Cultures of Spanish America

SPNH302

A panoramic view of the cultures, the peoples and the environment of Spanish America. In Spanish.

Group IV: Required Immersion Experience (6 credits)

Students seeking K-12 certification in Spanish must participate in an approved cultural and linguistic immersion experience lasting a minimum of 6 weeks.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Intensive Spanish	SPNH 490	6	An intensive linguistic and cultural immersion experience of at least six weeks’ duration in a Spanish-speaking country. Instruction at many different levels. May be repeated for credit. In Spanish.

Group V: Required Capstone Seminar (3 credits)

Students seeking K-12 certification in Spanish must complete the following required 3-credit course.

Course Title

Course Number

Credit Hours

Course Description

Senior Seminar in Spanish

SPNH492

Senior level course for Spanish majors in which they demonstrate knowledge and performance in the areas of language, linguistics, cultures, and literatures of Hispanic peoples. Students develop a capstone portfolio, demonstrate proficiency levels in oral and written Spanish, and make a final oral presentation to students and faculty. In Spanish.

VII. Secondary Major in German

Faculty

Faculty members who are responsible for teaching the German courses are: Carla Damiano and Margrit Zinggeler. Their curriculum vitae are on file at the Michigan Department of Education as part of Eastern Michigan University’s most recent program review documentation.

Curriculum and Instructional methods

All required and elective courses address the 5Cs outlined in the national Standards for Language Learning. Although faculty members’ teaching styles and personalities may differ, students in all courses routinely participate in large group, small group, paired and individual activities and engage in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational opportunities to learn and use German. In all courses, instruction is delivered primarily in the target language. All foreign language classrooms are equipped with internet hookups and faculty use authentic, web-based materials at all levels of instruction. In addition, a fully-equipped computer lab in the foreign language building allows faculty and students to access the internet to further develop students’ listening and reading skills (interpretive language) as well as their cultural knowledge.

Program of Study

Like the programs in French and Spanish:

• candidates seeking a secondary teaching major in German must major in German.

• the major

— consists of 33 semester hours of coursework.

— includes coursework in each of the following areas:

—      Language development

—      Literature

—      Civilization and Culture

— includes a 6-credit, required study abroad experience.

— includes a required-3-credit capstone seminar.

Specific program requirements for a secondary teaching major in German are outlined in the following tables and described in detail below.

Group I: Required Language Development Courses (12 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in German must complete the following four required courses.

German Composition on Cultures and Civilization	GERN 343	3	Study of German history and contemporary German life as well as an overview of Austria and Switzerland. Focus on process oriented composition and journal writing. Review and drill of intermediate and advanced linguistic patterns in German. In German.
German Phonetics and Conversation	GERN 344	3	Additional class work in conversation: improving pronunciation and acquiring a larger, active vocabulary for communication in daily life and presentational skills. Study of the sound system of the German language including both theory and practice. Major focus on the International Phonetic Alphabet as it applies to German. Lecture and practical exercises in class. In German.
Advanced German Composition	GERN 443	3	Review and practice of advanced syntactical patterns and advanced grammatical issues. Thorough practice in composition and research paper writing. In German
Advanced German Conversation based on Media	GERN 444	3	This course aims to develop advanced fluency. Group discussions are based on the reading of current cultural, political, economical topics, including the German Press, Internet, and film. Students practice advanced interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive communication. In German.

Group II: Required Literature Courses (6 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in German must complete the following two required, 3-credit literary survey courses.

Course Title

Course Number

Credit
Hours

Course Description

Survey of German Literature

GERN 341

This survey course covers major authors and literary movements from the beginning of German literature up to the 19th century. In German.

Content of course changes so that it may be repeated for credit; also at 400-level with additional work.

Survey of German Literature

GERN 342

This survey course covers major authors and literary movements of the 19th and 20^th centuries, including film. In German.

Content of course changes so that it may be repeated for credit; also at 400-level with additional work.

Group III: Required Cross-Cultural Professional Language Course (6 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in German are required to complete two 3-credit courses in German civilization and culture.

Course Title

Course Number

Credit
Hours

Course Description

The Cultures of German-speaking Europe

GERN 366

Compares and analyses the history, the culture, and regional varieties of German in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Northern Italy, parts of Belgium and Luxemburg. Students will compare the societal and historical facts and their implications in the European Union. Discussions, presentations, and papers. In German

German Literature and Film from 1945 - present

GERN 428

This course explores how literary works and films have shaped the cultural life in post-war German-speaking countries. Classroom discussions, papers and reports. In German.

Group IV: Required Immersion Experience (6 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in German are required to complete an additional 6-credit, 6-week cultural and linguistic immersion experience with a full time program of German classes.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Intensive German Abroad	GERN 490	6	An intensive linguistic and cultural immersion experience of at least 6 weeks duration offered in a German-speaking environment. Full time Instruction at many different levels reflected in the course number. May be repeated for credit. In German.

Group V: Required Capstone Senior Seminar (3 credits)

Students seeking a secondary teaching major in German are required to complete a 3-credit senior capstone seminar that focuses on German language, linguistics, cultures, and literatures of the German speaking countries.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Senior Capstone Seminar in German	GERN 492	3	Culminating course to review German language, linguistics, cultures, and literatures of German-speaking countries.

Note: A secondary teaching major is not offered in Japanese at Eastern Michigan University

VIII. Overview of the Foreign Language Methodology Course Common to the French, German, and Spanish Secondary Education Majors

Faculty

Anne Nerenz teaches FLAN 411 and supervises all foreign language student teachers during the practicum experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in French and Foreign Language Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is a tenured full professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies and has taught at EMU for 18 years. A short curriculum vitae is attached in Appendix B.

Instructional Methods

FLAN 411 includes lecture and recitation components. In the lecture portion of the class, all students enrolled in the course meet in a large-group session. In this portion of the course, students listen to lectures, take the role of language learners in demonstration lessons presented by the professor, present and reflect on model lessons, critique model lessons on videotape, and participate in discussions, role-plays, and large group, small group, paired and individual activities. In the recitation portion of the class, small groups of students (4 –5 students) meet with the professor. During the recitation period, students present lessons which they have planned and prepared and critique and reflect on each other’s teaching demonstrations.

Program of Study

Candidates seeking a secondary major in French, German and Spanish must complete FLAN 411. The course syllabus is attached to this program amendment application. The course title and description are provided below.

Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Theory and Methods of Modern Language Instruction	FLAN 411	3	This course is designed to prepare graduate and undergraduate students for careers as foreign language teachers in secondary school settings. Students in FLAN 411 will focus specifically on: 1) the history and development of instruction in modern foreign languages, 2) language acquisition theory, 3) research on adolescent development and learning, 4) curriculum, instruction, lesson design and activities that support the Standards for Foreign Language Learning and the Michigan World Language Content Standards, 5) testing, authentic assessments, and evaluation rubrics.

IX. Overview of Additional Required Professional Preparation Courses Common to the French, German, and Spanish Secondary Education Majors

Required Professional Preparation Courses
Course Title	Course Number	Credit Hours	Course Description
Human Development and Learning	EDPS322	4	The study of childhood psychology from birth through adolescence with a focus on intellectual and psychosocial behavior and the role of parents and teachers in fostering learning and development.
Education of Students with Exceptionalities	SPGN251	3	An introductory survey course providing the historical, philosophical, and organizational factors leading to the enactment of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing special education. Characteristics, educational considerations, and implications of all areas of exceptionality are addressed.
Schools in a Multicultural Society	SOFD328	3	A study of the interactive relationship between schools and society, and the development of a culturally responsible pedagogy. Special emphasis on educational equity and the theoretical foundations of multicultural education.
Curriculum and Methods —Secondary	CURR305	3	The concept of curriculum and its relationship to differing philosophies of education and styles of teaching. The instructional process and multiple teaching strategies examined and applied through lesson planning and demonstration. Classroom management principles and techniques considered in the light of a curriculum and instruction perspective. Includes a planned practicum experience in public schools in addition to the regularly scheduled hours.
Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation	EDPS340	3	Basic principles in evaluation and assessment. Students will construct and interpret tests and alternative assessments; critique standardized tests; assess social, affective and behavioral factors; use computer applications; and examine assessment issues.
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School	RDNG311	3	The developmental sequence for reading skills at the junior and senior high school levels and methods for teaching the sequence, including teaching programs for all students. Providing reading instruction within the context of the various areas. Required for all students who seek certification to teach in secondary schools.
Instructional Applications of Media and Technology	EDMT 330	2	This course guides pre-service teacher educators to critically and creatively apply the concepts, principles, hardware and software associated with the infusion of technology in solving educational problems and meeting challenges in their roles as facilitators of learning.

X. Overview of Field Experiences Common to the Foreign Language Methodology Course Common to the French, German, and Spanish Secondary Education Majors

Required Field Experiences
Field Experience in Teacher Education	FETE 201	1	Prospective teachers will participate in a service-learning experience in a diverse community and examine their beliefs and attitudes about working with others who are different from themselves.
Field Experience in Teacher Education	FETE 302	1	Field placement in a middle level or high school. Focus is on reflective teaching and assessment decisions.
Field Experience in Teacher Education	FETE 402	1	Field placement in a middle level or high school with a diverse student population. Emphasis is on developing literacy in diverse populations and adapting instruction to individual student needs.
Additional Pre-student Teaching Field Experience of 40 hours	—	—	Field placement in an approved teaching-learning situation of the student’s choice that involves learners of foreign languages in age-appropriate learning environments (e.g. after-school language program, tutoring, summer language camp)

Student Teaching	EDUC 492	12	Student teaching courses provide practical experience in the appropriate classroom under the guidance of mentor supervising teachers. The student teacher’s role as an instructional decision-maker is reflected in planning for teaching, managing the classroom, and directing the learning activities of pupils. Student teachers are given increasing tasks for directing the activities of the classroom, gradually assuming full responsibility.

Student Teaching

All foreign language student teachers will complete a minimum of 14 weeks of student teaching, in one or more secondary classroom settings, under the direction of a qualified mentor teacher. Student teachers will be supervised by the methods professor.

XI. Overview of Required Seminars

During the student teaching semester, all candidates seeking a secondary teaching major in French, German, and Spanish are required to participate in a series of eight 3-hour seminars (24 contact hours) designed and taught by the methods professor. Seminar topics include: 1) standards and benchmarks, 2) writing objectives, 3) unit design, content-outlines and content mapping, 4) direct, inductive-inquiry, and cooperative learning lesson designs, 5) pre-assessment strategies, 6) post-assessment and data analysis, 7) portfolio development and 8) interviewing skills. As part of their student teaching and seminar commitment, students are also required to audio- and video-tape at least three lessons, reflect in writing on those lessons, and prepare and present their professional portfolio to a panel of in-service teachers, university faculty, students, and peers. In addition to these seminars, students are also required to attend an all-day on-campus professional development workshop sponsored by the College of Education Office of Academic Services.

XII. Standards for the Preparation of French, German and Spanish Teachers

The matrix in Appendix A outlines the way in which the required courses and experiences described above allow students seeking a secondary teaching major in French, German or Spanish to meet the newly-approved Michigan Standards for the Preparation of French Teachers.

I. Application Information
Institution	Eastern Michigan University
MDE Endorsement Area and Code (from Application Attachment 2)	FA (French) FF (Spanish) FB (German)
Date of this Application	September 15, 2004
Name and Title of Unit Head	Elisabeth Morgan, Ph.D. Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Studies
Signature of Unit Head

II. Contact Information for Questions Related to This Application
Contact Person’s Name and Title	Anne Nerenz, Ph.D. Professor, Foreign Language Teacher Certification
Contact Person’s Phone Number	(734) 668—0097
Contact Person’s Fax Number	(734) 487-3411
Contact Person’s E-Mail Address	anerenz@emich.edu

III. Type of Request for Approval (Indicate One)
New program for institution
U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code, if vocational occupational area
Compliance with State Board of Education new or modified program criteria
Experimental program
Program amendment (See Section IX for guidelines)	X