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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Modern Languages (B.A.)

A Modern Languages major consists of classes at and above the 300 level taken in the same language (at and above SPAN 301 for the Spanish major). Retroactive credit, study abroad credit (approved by the department), and AP/IB credit may apply. With the exception of transfer credit or credit by examination 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.

Notes:

  • Literature courses in translation may not be applied toward the major.
  • Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level.
  • Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.

The Department of Modern Languages strives to provide the best possible learning environment for its students and, for this reason, prioritizes placing students in courses that match their abilities. Each class in our course sequence 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 course 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: (33 credit hours)

Required:

  • Thirty-three credit hours of French courses at and above FREN 300, including two required mixed media interpretation and analysis courses (6 credits) from the following list: FREN 501, FREN 512, FREN 520, FREN 521, FREN 530, and at least three 700-level courses (9 credits).
  • A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all French courses counted towards the major. Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.
  • Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level.

Course List:

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.
  • complete 6 credit hours, in addition to the regular major: Two additional courses, one of which must be at the 700 level.

German: (32 credit hours)

Required:

  • Thirty-two credit hours of German courses at and above 300-level, including one required literature courses at the 500-level (GRMN 521   and GRMN 522  ) (3 credits), and at least three 700-level courses (9 credits).
  • A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all German courses counted towards the major. Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.
  • Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level.

Course List:

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.
  • complete 6 credit hours, in addition to the regular major: Two additional courses, one of which must be at the 700 level.

Spanish: (31 credit hours)

Required:

  • Thirty-one credit hours of Spanish courses at and above SPAN 301  .
  • A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all Spanish courses at and above SPAN 301. Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail.
  • At least three 500-level courses (one must be SPAN 550  )
  • At least three Spanish courses at the 600-level or above (9 credits).
  • Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level.

Course List:

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.

Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)