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Dec 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
World Languages Major, B.A. Option I
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About the Program
The Bachelor of Arts in World Languages degree may be completed by selecting either Option I or Option II. Option I is a single-language option in either French or Spanish. Option II is a dual-language option with primary language either French or Spanish, and a choice of secondary language (French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). Students are advised into intermediate and advanced classes in each language on the basis of individual background and need. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in World Languages. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
World Languages, B.A. Option I requires a minimum of 42 hours in one of two following languages: French or Spanish. Students pursuing this option for the degree in World Languages need a minor.
For the language emphasized, either French or Spanish, students must complete a minimum of 42 semester hours of coursework at the 2000-level and above, including a three (3) credit hour Senior Experience after the core curriculum of lower-division language classes. No more than 12 hours may be taken at the 2000 level.
Student Outcomes
By the end of their studies, students earning a B.A. in World Languages will have at least working fluency in their primary language and will be able to:
- Handle both routine and unfamiliar situations in both formal and informal settings.
- Adjust responses in the target language to respond to a unique circumstance or question.
- Make specific recommendations or suggestions and give detailed explanations and precise descriptions.
- Resolve problems or justify an opinion, argument, policy or procedure.
- Communicate with high enough accuracy to be understood by any speaker of the language.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Option I: French Concentration
Required lower division courses: 12 credits
Advanced Language courses: 12 credits
Advanced Language at the 3000 level: 9 credits
Advanced Language at the 4000 level: 3 credits
Culture and Literature courses: 18 credits
Culture courses: 6 credits (choose 2 out of 3 classes)
Choose 2 out of 3 classes
Required Literature courses: 6 credits
Choose any two courses: 6 credits
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Select one of the two listed courses. Note that the credits for Senior Experience requirement are counted in the major.
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| French Concentration Courses |
42 credits |
| Senior Experience |
counted in major |
| Unrestricted Electives |
42-45 credits |
| Total for the World Languages Major, B.A. Option I: French |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
Option I: Spanish Concentration:
Required lower division courses: 12 credits
Advanced Language courses: 12 credits
Advanced Language at the 3000 level: 6 credits
Advanced Language at the 4000 level: 6 credits
Culture and Literature courses: 15 credits
Culture courses: 6 credits
Choose one of the following two courses:
Choose one course
Note: SPA 3150 may be used as a substitute for SPA - 3050 and SPA - 3200.
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Choose one course:
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Spanish Concentration Courses |
39 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
42-45 credits |
| Total for the World Languages Major, B.A. Option I: Spanish |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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