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.


Inclusive Adolescence Education Dual Major/Concentration in French

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive adolescence education (French) may dual major in inclusive adolescence education and French (major requirements as listed above) or they may opt to complete a language concentration. Either choice results in the Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (40-43 credits: see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details), the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in consultation with the education department, has outlined the following courses for the foreign language concentrations which meet the New York state requirement for foreign language certification. Note that the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in French is required for either the dual major or the concentration in the language, and the student must obtain a minimum of "Advanced Low" in order to meet graduation requirements.

Requirements

Modern Language - French

  • LFRN 211 - P5 Intermediate French I (3)
  • LFRN 212 - P5 Intermediate French II (3)
  • LFRN 230 - La Francophonie: Film and Literature (3)
  • LFRN 315 - Panorama Litteraire I (3)
  • LFRN 316 - Panorama Litteraire II (3)
  • LFRN 317 - Panorama Litteraire III (3)
  • LFRN 319 - French Civilization Today (3)
  • LFRN 380 - Topics in French/Francophone Studies (3)
  • LFRN 390 - French/Francophone Cinema./Films (3)
  • LFRN 490 - Senior Capstone (3)
  • A study abroad semester is strongly encouraged

 Total: 30 credits


Inclusive Childhood Education Dual Major/Concentration in French

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive childhood education must declare either a second major or a concentration in a liberal arts field. Either choice results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Inclusive childhood education major who wish to pursue a dual major with French take all of the major requirements as listed above in addition to meeting all of the inclusive childhood education requirements (49-52 credits: see Inclusive Childhood Education for details). If an inclusive childhood education major wishes to complete a concentration in French, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in consultation with the education department, has outlined the following courses which meet the New York state requirement for a liberal arts concentration in this field:

Requirements

Modern Language - French

  • LFRN 211 - P5 Intermediate French I (3)
  • LFRN 212 - P5 Intermediate French II (3)
  • LFRN 230 - La Francophonie: Film and Literature (3)
  • LFRN 315 - Panorama Litteraire I (3)
  • LFRN 316 - Panorama Litteraire II (3)
  • LFRN 317 - Panorama Litteraire III (3)
  • LFRN 319 - French Civilization Today (3)
  • LFRN 380 - Topics in French/Francophone Studies (3)
  • LFRN 390 - French/Francophone Cinema./Films (3)
  • LFRN 490 - Senior Capstone (3)
  • A study abroad semester is strongly encouraged

 Total: 30 credits


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/Concentration in Spanish

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive adolescence education (Spanish) may dual major in inclusive adolescence education and Spanish (major requirements as listed above) or they may opt to complete a language concentration. Either choice results in the Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to meeting all of the inclusive adolescence education requirements (40-43 credits: see Inclusive Adolescence Education for details), the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in consultation with the education department, has outlined the following courses for the foreign language concentrations which meet the New York state requirement for foreign language certification. Note that the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish is required for either the dual major or the concentration in the language, and the student must obtain a minimum of "Advanced Low" in order to meet graduation requirements.

Requirements

Modern Language - Spanish

  • LSPN 211 - P5 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
  • LSPN 212 - P5 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
  • LSPN 230P - P1 Hispanic/Latino Vistas: Film and Literature (3)
  • LSPN 311 - Advanced Spanish I (3)
  • LSPN 312 - Advanced Spanish II (3)
  • LSPN 320 - Readings in Hispanic Literature (3)
  • LSPN 330 - Discovering Spain (3)
  • LSPN 340 - Topics in Hispanic Studies (3)
  • LSPN 440 - Seminar on Hispanic Studies (3)
  • LSPN 480 - Senior Capstone (3)
  • A study abroad semester is strongly encouraged

Total: 30 credits


Inclusive Childhood Education Dual Major/Concentration in Spanish

Students pursuing teaching certification in inclusive childhood education must declare either a second major or a concentration in a liberal arts field. Either choice results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Inclusive childhood education major who wish to pursue a dual major with Spanish take all of the major requirements as listed above in addition to meeting all of the inclusive childhood education requirements (49-52 credits: see Inclusive Childhood Education for details). If an inclusive childhood education major wishes to complete a concentration in Spanish, the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in consultation with the education department, has outlined the following courses which meet the New York state requirement for a liberal arts concentration in this field:

Requirements

Modern Language - Spanish

  • LSPN 211 - P5 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
  • LSPN 212 - P5 Intermediate Spanish II (3)
  • LSPN 230P - P1 Hispanic/Latino Vistas: Film and Literature (3)
  • LSPN 311 - Advanced Spanish I (3)
  • LSPN 312 - Advanced Spanish II (3)
  • LSPN 320 - Readings in Hispanic Literature (3)
  • LSPN 330 - Discovering Spain (3)
  • LSPN 340 - Topics in Hispanic Studies (3)
  • LSPN 440 - Seminar on Hispanic Studies (3)
  • LSPN 480 - Senior Capstone (3)
  • A study abroad semester is strongly encouraged

Total: 30 credits

Modern Languages and Cultures


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