Program Requirements

B.A. in French

All courses required for the major and all the electives that may be applied to the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

Foundation Language Component - 6 credits

  • LFRN 211 - P5 Intermediate French I (3)
  • LFRN 212 - P5 Intermediate French II (3)

Communication and Culture Component - 6 credits

  • LLIT 107D - CC Introduction to World Mythologies (3)
  • LFRN 230 - La Francophonie: Film and Literature (3)

Advanced Language and Culture Component - 18 credits

  • LFRN 315 - Panorama Littéraire I (3)
  • LFRN 316 - Panorama Littéraire II (3)
  • LFRN 317 - Panorama Littéraire III (3)
  • LFRN 319 - French Civilization Today (3)
  • LFRN 380 - Topics in French/Francophone Studies (3)
  • LFRN 390 - French/Francophone Cinéma/Films (3)

Senior Capstone Project - 3 credits

  • LFRN 480 - Senior Capstone (3)

Semester Abroad Component

All language majors are strongly encouraged to complete at least one semester abroad as a way to immerse themselves in the language and culture. Up to nine credits for advanced language and culture courses may be transferred from one semester of foreign study. Ideally, language majors should complete the foundation language component before a semester abroad. The senior component of the major however, must be taken at the college.

Total: 33 credits

To double major in a second modern language, students should consult with the department chair for a mapping of required courses.

B.A. in Spanish

All courses required for the major and all the electives that may be applied to the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major.

Requirements

Foundation Language Component - 6 credits

  • LSPN 211 - P5 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
  • LSPN 212 - P5 Intermediate Spanish II (3)

Communication and Culture Component - 6 credits

  • LLIT 107D - CC Introduction to World Mythologies (3)
  • LSPN 230P - P1 Hispanic/Latino Vistas: Film & Literature (3)

Advanced Language and Culture Component - 15 credits

  • LSPN 311 - Advanced Spanish (3)
  • LSPN 312 - Advanced Spanish (3)
  • LSPN 320 - Readings in Hispanic Literatures (3)
  • LSPN 330 - Discovering Spain (3)
  • LSPN 340 - Topics in Hispanic Studies (3)

Senior Proficiency Requirement - 3 credits

  • LSPN 440 - Seminar on Hispanic Studies (3)

Senior Capstone Project - 3 credits

  •  LSPN 480 - Senior Capstone (3)

Semester Abroad Component

All language majors are strongly encouraged to complete at least one semester abroad as a way to immerse themselves in the language and culture. Up to nine credits for advanced language and culture courses may be transferred. Ideally, language majors should complete the foundation language component before a semester abroad. The senior components of the major however, must be taken at the college.

Total: 33 credits

To double major in a second modern language, students should consult with the department chair for a mapping of required courses.

Inclusive Adolescence Education Dual Major

Requirements for Students Seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in French or Spanish

Students seeking adolescence teaching certification in French or Spanish dual-major in inclusive adolescence education and either French or Spanish, and receive a bachelor of science degree. In addition to the requirements for the language major, students pursuing adolescence teaching certification must also complete:

  • Inclusive adolescence education major (46)
    The major includes education courses, field experiences, and student teaching, as well as courses for certification in students with disabilities (7-12) and middle school extension in the content area (5–6). See Inclusive Adolescence Education for details.
  • The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in French or Spanish, obtaining a minimum of "Advanced Low" in order to meet graduation requirements for the dual major.

Note: As early as possible, students should consult with an education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.

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