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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Modern Languages (B.A.)

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A Modern Languages major consists of classes at and above the 200 level taken in the same language, except for Spanish (Spanish courses apply beginning with SPAN 361). Retroactive credit, study abroad credit (approved by the department), and AP credit apply. With the exception of transfer credit or credit by examination that is approved by the department, students who major in modern language must either (a) receive a grade of C or higher in all courses counted toward the major or (b) have a GPA of at least 2.50 in all courses counted toward the major.

Note: Literature courses in translation may not be applied toward the major. Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level.

The Department of Modern Languages strives to provide the best possible learning environment for its students, and for this reason we take very seriously the placement of students in courses that match their abilities. Each class in the sequence of our courses is designed so that students advance in reading, listening, writing, speaking, and cultural proficiency. In order to best serve each individual, the Department reserves the right to remove students from the rosters of classes that do not correspond to their proficiency levels. Students who have acquired advanced language skills abroad or at home must consult with Modern Languages staff in order to determine their appropriate entry point in our language sequence. Students who begin their coursework at advanced levels may qualify for retroactive credit in as many as four courses. For details, please see the Department of Modern Languages web page.

In addition to meeting the general requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree, a Modern Languages must complete the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree requirements

French: (30 credit hours)

Required:

Thirty credit hours of French courses at and above the 200-level.
A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all French courses counted towards the major.
At least three 700-level literature courses Credits: (9)

15 credit hours of French courses in the 300-level and higher

FREN 313 - French IV Credits: (4)
FREN 315 - Elementary French Conversation Credits: (2)
FREN 513 - French Composition and Grammar Credits: (3)
FREN 514 - Contemporary France Credits: (3)
FREN 516 - Readings in French Credits: (3)
FREN 517 - Commercial French Credits: (3)
FREN 518 - Advanced French Conversation Credits: (3)
FREN 519 - Special Studies in French Credits: (Variable)
FREN 530 - Topics in French Literature and Culture Credits: (3)

Two literature courses at the 500-level

FREN 520 - Introduction to French Literature I Credits: (3)
FREN 521 - Introduction to French Literature II Credits: (3)

Three 700-level courses

FREN 709 - Medieval French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 710 - Sixteenth-Century French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 711 - Seventeenth-Century French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 713 - Eighteenth-Century French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 714 - Romantic French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 715 - Realist French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 716 - Contemporary French Literature Credits: (3)
FREN 719 - Advanced Spoken and Written French Credits: (3)
FREN 720 - Seminar in French Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
FREN 721 - Francophone Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
FREN 742 - Literature for Second Language Acquisition Credits: (3)
FREN 743 - Culture for Second Language Acquisition Credits: (3)
FREN 799 - Problems in Modern Languages Credits: (Variable)

Major Option “with distinction”

The department also offers a major option “with distinction”.

Students seeking this option must:maintain a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major while they fulfill the requirements.
6 credit hours, in addition to the regular major: Two additional courses, one of which must be on the 700 level.

German: (32 credit hours)

Required:

Thirty-two credit hours of German courses at and above the 200-level.
A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all German courses counted towards the major.
At least three 700-level courses.
NOTE: GRMN 503, GRMN 524 and GRMN 525 do not count toward the major.

20 credit hours of German courses at the 200-level and higher

GRMN 221 - German III Credits: (5)
GRMN 223 - German IV Credits: (4)
GRMN 510 - German Film Credits: (3)
GRMN 515 - Topics in German Cultural Studies Credits: (3)
GRMN 523 - German Composition Credits: (3)
GRMN 526 - Business German Credits: (3)
GRMN 527 - Advanced German Conversation Credits: (3)
GRMN 529 - Special Studies in German Credits: (Variable)
GRMN 530 - German Cultural Studies and History Credits: (3)

Two literature courses at the 500-level

GRMN 521 - Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture of the 18th and 19th century Credits: (3)
GRMN 522 - Introductory Topics in German Literature and Culture of the 20th and 21st century Credits: (3)

Three 700-level courses

GRMN 700 - Topics in Medieval German Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
GRMN 701 - Topics in Eighteenth Century German Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
GRMN 702 - Topics in Nineteenth Century German Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
GRMN 703 - Topics in Early Twentieth Century German Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
GRMN 704 - Topics in German Literature and Culture since 1945 Credits: (3)
GRMN 705 - Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century German Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
GRMN 728 - History of the German Language Credits: (3)
GRMN 729 - Open Topics Seminar in German Literature and Culture Credits: (3)
GRMN 731 - Advanced German: Speaking and Writing Credits: (3)
GRMN 740 - German Culture and Literature in Second-Language Learning Credits: (3)

Major Option “with distinction”

The department also offers a major option “with distinction”.

Students seeking this option must:maintain a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major while they fulfill the requirements.
6 credit hours, in addition to the regular major: Two additional courses, one of which must be on the 700 level.

Spanish: (31 credit hours)

Required:

Thirty-one credit hours of Spanish courses at and above the 300-level.
A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all Spanish courses counted toward the major.
At least three 700-level courses.
NOTE: SPAN 362 (4A), SPAN 408 do not count toward the major.

Foundation Courses: (7 credit hours)

More advanced courses may be substituted for foundation courses upon recommendation of the Department.

SPAN 361 - Spanish 4 Credits: (4)
or
SPAN 365 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers Credits: (4)
SPAN 410 - Spanish Composition and Grammar Credits: (3)

Bridge Courses: (3 to 6 credit hours at the 400 level or above)

More advanced courses may be substituted for foundation courses upon recommendation of the Department.

SPAN 420 - Spanish Conversation Credits: (3)
SPAN 421 - Listening Skills Credits: (3)
SPAN 430 - Hispanic Readings Credits: (3)
SPAN 530 - Professional Spanish: Business Credits: (3)
SPAN 531 - Professional Spanish: Health and Human Services Credits: (3)
SPAN 575 - Introduction to Spanish Translation Credits: (3)

Core Courses: (A minimum of 9 credit hours at the 500 level)

SPAN 550 - Introduction to Literature in Spanish Credits: (3)
SPAN 560 - Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture in Spanish Credits: (3)
SPAN 565 - Spanish Civilization Credits: (3)
SPAN 566 - Spanish American Civilization Credits: (3)
SPAN 567 - Literature of Spain Credits: (3)
SPAN 568 - Literature of Spanish America Credits: (3)

Advanced Courses: (A minimum of 9 credit hours at the 600-700 level)

Minimum of ONE class from EACH group

GROUP A:

SPAN 730 - Medieval Spanish Literature Credits: (3)
SPAN 731 - Early Modern Literature of Spain Credits: (3)
SPAN 732 - Cervantes Credits: (3)
SPAN 734 - Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Spanish Literature Credits: (3)
SPAN 735 - Twentieth-Century Spanish Literature Credits: (3)
SPAN 736 - Spanish Poetry Credits: (3)

GROUP B:

SPAN 750 - Spanish-American Narrative: Origins to the Nineteenth Century Credits: (3)
SPAN 751 - Spanish-American Narrative: Early Twentieth Century Credits: (3)
SPAN 752 - Spanish-American Narrative: Contemporary Credits: (3)
SPAN 755 - Spanish-American Drama Credits: (3)
SPAN 757 - Spanish-American Poetry Credits: (3)
SPAN 760 - U.S. Latino/a Literature and Culture in Spanish Credits: (3)
SPAN 773 - Spanish America Today Credits: (3)

GROUP C:

SPAN 600 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: (3)
SPAN 670 - Advanced Spanish Grammar Credits: (3)
SPAN 768 - Hispanic Cinema Credits: (3)
SPAN 771 - Advanced Spanish Translation Credits: (3)
SPAN 776 - History of the Spanish Language Credits: (3)
SPAN 777 - Hispanic Cultures and Literatures: Teaching Strategies Credits: (3)
SPAN 779 - Selected Topics in Spanish Credits: (3)

Major option ‘‘with distinction’’

The department also offers a major option “with distinction”.

Students seeking this option must:maintain a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major while they fulfill the requirements.
6 credit hours, in addition to the regular major: Two additional courses, one of which must be on the 700 level.

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Course Catalog

Modern Languages (B.A.)

Bachelor’s degree requirements

French: (30 credit hours)

Required:

15 credit hours of French courses in the 300-level and higher

Two literature courses at the 500-level

Three 700-level courses

Major Option “with distinction”

German: (32 credit hours)

Required:

20 credit hours of German courses at the 200-level and higher

Two literature courses at the 500-level

Three 700-level courses

Major Option “with distinction”

Spanish: (31 credit hours)

Required:

Foundation Courses: (7 credit hours)

Bridge Courses: (3 to 6 credit hours at the 400 level or above)

Core Courses: (A minimum of 9 credit hours at the 500 level)

Advanced Courses: (A minimum of 9 credit hours at the 600-700 level)

GROUP A:

GROUP B:

GROUP C:

Major option ‘‘with distinction’’

Total hours required for graduation (124 credit hours)