Spanish Language Proficiency

Certificate

Program number: 908021CERT

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes

Overview

Overview

The Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate focuses on improving language communication skills and cultural understanding. Participants will be ready to actively engage in linguistically diverse communities as well as the workforce by attaining language competency in another language besides English. 

Our courses develop language skills, enhance cultural awareness, and provide hands-on experience in the field using the language selected for the certificate. These classes and experiences challenge students to communicate in the language while at the same time increasing their appreciation for cultural differences. Such skills will allow students to gain a better understanding of their linguistically and culturally diverse community and workplace. In this way, students will broaden their own social and cultural perspectives as well as develop highly sought out skills in a globalized workforce.

Program Details

Students earning the French Language Proficiency Certificate can attend full or part time.

Liberal Arts Transfer classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax
• Madison - South
• Reedsburg
• Portage
• Fort Atkinson
• Watertown

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program. 

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

YOUR ADVANTAGES AT MADISON COLLEGE

• Use the Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate credits to transfer to other colleges and universities.  Many universities strongly encourage applicants to finish their language requirements prior to transferring.
• Use Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate credits as electives for the Liberal Arts Associate Degree since it incorporates courses from several disciplines.
• Apply for employment in industries that require language competency in other languages in addition to English.​

Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Language Requirement

Completion of two courses in Spanish (at the Spanish 3 or higher level) is required. At least 3 credits must be enrolled in at Madison College.

20-802-213

Spanish 3

4 credits

20-802-214

Spanish 4

4 credits

20-802-215

Spanish 5

3 credits

20-802-218

Spanish 6

3 credits

Practicum Requirement

Completion of both practicum courses is required.

20-802-261

Intercultural Experience Practicum 1

1 credits

20-802-262

Intercultural Experience Practicum 2

1 credits

Additional Course Requirement

Completion of at least one of the listed courses is required.

20-809-283

Cultural Anthropology & Human Diversity

3 credits

20-809-285

Anthropology of Myth, Magic, and Religion

3 credits

20-809-286

The Anthropology of Globalization & Multiculturalism

3 credits

20-815-210

Art History: Renaissance to Modern

3 credits

20-810-238

Cultural Diversity in Contemporary American Theater

3 credits

20-809-214

Intro International Econ

3 credits

20-801-207

World Indigenous Literatures

3 credits

20-801-212

Ethnic Literature

3 credits

20-801-213

Native American Literature

3 credits

20-801-214

African American Literature

3 credits

20-801-222

U.S. Latino Literature

3 credits

20-801-223

Peace, Conflict, and Literature: The Arts of the Contact Zone

3 credits

20-801-226

Introduction to African Literature

3 credits

20-810-254

History Of World Cinema

3 credits

20-803-204

Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolution

3 credits

20-803-205

Europe and Modern World

3 credits

20-803-224

History of Sub Saharan Africa

3 credits

20-803-225

World In 20th Century

3 credits

20-803-233

Gender and Women's History in Cultural Representations

3 credits

20-803-234

Gender and Women's Global History

3 credits

20-801-252

World Issues Journalism

3 credits

20-802-250

Literature in Translation

3 credits

20-805-207

World Music

3 credits

20-809-263

East/West World View

3 credits

20-809-223

International Relations

3 credits

20-809-245

Latin American Politics

3 credits

20-809-246

African Politics

3 credits

10-809-172

Introduction to Diversity Studies

3 credits

20-809-240

Introduction to Latin America

3 credits

20-809-252

Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.

3 credits

20-809-256

International Perspectives on Gender and Women

3 credits

 

Honors courses may be available. See the certificate advisor for details.

2-3 credtis

Oral Competency Assessment Requirement

Completion of the World Language Oral Assessment with a minimum score of 6 within the last five years is required.

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

• Develop language skills through hands on experience in your field of interest or through volunteer opportunities using the language selected.
• Develop and demonstrate high-level communicative proficiency (orally and in writing) equivalent to ACTFL Intermediate High and above in the target language
• Interact in the language in an effective, fluent and precise manner
• Network in the community and in the workplace with a better understanding of and appreciation for cultural differences
• Interpret, value and promote cultural traditions of the target language speakers
• Demonstrate awareness of regional differences among native language speakers while at the same time acknowledging individual differences
• Recognize own culture, language and social norms as part of a global culture
• Develop Madison College core abilities such as communication, critical thinking, global and cultural perspectives, self-management and social interaction to be ready for the workforce.