Program: World Languages and Literature Major: French, German, &/or Spanish (Two Languages) (B.A.) - Samford University

2022-2023 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 02, 2025

General Education - University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education - Distribution Areas: 27 Credits

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World Languages and Literature Major: French, German, and/or Spanish (Two Languages): 36 Credits

World Languages and Literature Core: 12 Credits

Elementary French, German, and/or Spanish 101: 8 Credits*

(complete two courses or meet equivalent proficiency)

Elementary French, German, and/or Spanish 102: 8 Credits*

(complete two courses or meet equivalent proficiency)

Intermediate French, German, or Spanish: 4-8 Credits**

(complete either the combination of 201 & 202 [or 251 & 252] of a single language or 203 or 207 of a language [accelerated])

Literature: 8 Credits

(choose two literature courses-one in each language)

Senior Project: 4 Credits

(complete a senior project that combines the two chosen languages)

World Languages and Literature Electives: 24 Credits

Complete six additional upper-level French, German, and/or Spanish courses (24 credits total).
Must include three courses (12 credits) in each chosen language.

French: FREN 300-499 (12)
German: GER 300-499 (12)
Spanish: SPAN 300-499 (12)

General Electives: 43 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

*Four of these credits are included in the General Education Requirements ; the balance (up to 16 for one language) will be applied towards General Electives.
**Students who score high enough on placement criteria may register for these courses.