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Oct 01, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Pedagogy - Spanish Studies Concentration (MA)
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The MA Program in Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Pedagogy (MA-LLCP) with a
Spanish Studies Concentration focuses on developing students’ high proficiency levels of Spanish and professional skills and enabling them to critically apply their knowledge of Spanish language, literature, culture, and linguistics to research and professional development in a wide range of career areas. It prepares and qualifies students for doctoral studies in Spanish literature, culture, or applied linguistics, or for teaching adult learners at post-secondary institutions and private secondary institutions in the US and abroad. The certification track prepares students for certification in Delaware to teach Spanish at the K-12 level. This graduate program contributes to the University of Delaware’s mission of fostering students as citizens, scholars, and professionals in a global and diverse society.
A. Goal for Language Proficiency.
- Demonstrate a high level of competency in written and oral Spanish communication, approximating or exceeding ACTFL language proficiency standards at the level of Advanced-mid or higher.
B. Goals for Pedagogical Development:
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction at the K-12 level including the use and preparation of effective teaching materials, curriculum plans, lesson plans and learning assessment strategies and tools.
- Analyze and explain the acquisition of specific aspects of Spanish.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of Spanish culture, literature, and history and understand the importance of incorporating the teaching of cultural perspectives, products, and practices into the language curriculum.
C. Goals for Literature and Culture Appreciation/Analysis:
- Critically analyze canonical texts in Spanish literature and culture and situate them within the context of literary and cultural movements.
- Apply relevant theoretical frameworks to the analysis of primary texts and cultural artifacts.
- Practice a high level of self-reflection through comparisons between American and Spanish cultural and literary norms.
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World Language Pedagogy:
Please see World Language Pedagogy course requirements for both certification and non-certification track below (9 credits).
Courses in the Major Language:
15 credits: Restricted Electives:
2 courses (6 credits) approved by the advisor, including SPAN6xx, SPAN8xx, LLCU6xx or related fields (i.e., relevant courses in Education, Linguistics, Literary Theory or English). Credits to Total a Minimum of 30
World Language Pedagogy:
Please see World Language Pedagogy course requirements for both certification and non-certification track below (9 credits).
Courses in the Major Language:
15 credits:
Additional World Language Pedagogy and Education Courses:
Credits to Total a Minimum of 37
World Language Pedagogy Requirements:
Note:
All recipients of a Graduate Assistantship (TAship, RAship, etc.) are required to take LLCU 623. If a student has completed course work judged equivalent to LLCU 622, 623 or 624 and can provide documentation (e.g., teaching portfolio, syllabi, teaching certificate), substitutions within the field of World Language pedagogy may be accepted. Last Revised for 2024-2025 Academic Year
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