Master of Arts in Applied Spanish Studies

Program Coordinator, Deborah Compte

dcompte@tcnj.edu

The Master of Arts in Applied Spanish Studies offers students an advanced program of study in Spanish language, literature, linguistics, and culture with an applied focus to K-12 classrooms. The program stresses the intersection of second language acquisition methodologies with the study of various areas of interest within the discipline, and how best to apply this knowledge in creating learning units for K-12 classrooms. All courses require oral presentations and the creation of applied lesson plans for K-12 classrooms. As the student progresses through the degree program, s/he will develop a comprehensive Web portfolio of assignments demonstrating mastery of the material and their application to the classroom.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution
• Essay in Spanish
• Oral interview to assess sufficient oral proficiency to succeed in the program
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• Two letters of recommendation

Graduation Requirements Required Courses (24-27 cr.)

• SPAN 500/Advanced Spanish Language (may be waived)
• SPAN 501/An Inductive Approach to Spanish Grammar
• SPAN 503/History and Culture of Spain
• SPAN 504/Culture and Society of Spanish America
• SPAN 511/Peninsular Literature
• SPAN 512/Survey of Spanish-American Literature
• SPAN 515/Applied Spanish Phonetics
• SPAN 590/Second Language Acquisition and Related Methodologies
• SPAN 591/Curriculum Design

Electives (9-12 cr.)

9-12 credits from additional department offerings

Web Portfolio

A comprehensive compilation of applied course requirements demonstrating mastery of course material and application to K-12 classrooms through the development of learning units.

For More Information

Deborah Compte, Coordinator, Graduate Program in Applied Spanish Studies, dcompte@tcnj.edu

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