French, German, or Spanish Language and Literature Major (One Language), B.A.

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The bachelor of arts in French, German, or Spanish language and literature prepares students for a variety of career and graduate school options. The program of study may be combined with essential education courses to earn teacher certification.

Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 30 Credits

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Language & Literature Major (One Language): 32 Credits

French, German, or Spanish: 32 Credits

Elementary/Intermediate Level Courses: 4-12 Credits*

French, German, or Spanish 101, 102, and/or 201, as needed to achieve placement into 202 or 203 (4-12)*

FREN 101 - Elementary French I (4)
FREN 102 - Elementary French II (4)
FREN 201 - Intermediate French I (4)
GER 101 - Elementary German I (4)
GER 102 - Elementary German II (4)
GER 201 - Intermediate German I (4)
SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I (4)
SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II (4)
SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4)

Intermediate/Accelerated Intermediate Course: 0-4 Credits**

French, German, or Spanish 202 or 203 (or placement into 301) (0-4)**

FREN 202 - Intermediate French II (4)
FREN 203 - Accelerated Intermediate French (4)
GER 202 - Intermediate German II (4)
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPAN 203 - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish (4)

Upper-Level Courses: 20 Credits

Choose 20 credits of French, German, or Spanish 300- and 400-level courses

Two Literature Courses: 8 Credits

FREN 401 - French Literature I (4)
FREN 402 - French Literature II (4)
FREN 405 - Special Topics in Literature I (4)
FREN 406 - Special Topics in Literature II (4)
GER 401 - German Literature I (4)
GER 402 - German Literature II (4)
GER 405 - Special Topics in Literature I (4)
GER 406 - Special Topics in Literature II (4)
SPAN 401 - Spanish Literature I (4)
SPAN 402 - Spanish Literature II (4)
SPAN 403 - Spanish American Literature I (4)
SPAN 404 - Spanish American Literature II (4)
SPAN 405 - Special Topics in Literature I (4)
SPAN 406 - Special Topics in Literature II (4)

Senior Project: 4 Credits***

Complete a senior project in the chosen language (French, German, or Spanish)

FREN 442 - Senior Capstone: Research and Writing (4)
GER 442 - Senior Capstone: Research and Writing (4)
SPAN 442 - Senior Capstone: Research and Writing (4)

Required Minor: 20 Credits

General Electives: 24 Credits

Total Required Credits: 128

*These credits count towards General Electives.

**These credits count towards General Education Requirements .

***Senior Project may be replaced by an eighth upper-level course by second majors only.