World Languages and Cultures B.A.

Bachelor's degree

In Gurjaani (Georgia)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Gurjaani (Georgia)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The World Languages and Cultures B.A. requires the selection of a primary language (French or Spanish) and an area of concentration. There are currently three areas of concentration for French and Spanish. If your goal is to double major, our curriculum will allow you to accomplish this within a four year time frame. The World Languages and Cultures B.A. consists of, the Primary Language,18 credit hours, plus a Senior Capstone Experience for three credit hours. In addition to the Primary Language requirements there are 18 credit hours that must be completed within one of the three concentrations.

Students in the World Languages and Cultures B.A. program must select to study French or Spanish as their primary language. Students will complete 18 semester hours in their primary languages, which emphasizes development of proficiency in speaking, listening, readying, writing, and culture as well as content-specific courses in which the students continues to expand and refine their linguistic and cultural competence.

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About this course

Students in the World Languages and Cultures B.A. program must also select an area of concentration which emphasizes the applicability of the student's primary languages to various career-oriented paths.The concentrations consist of French or Hispanic Literature and Culture Studies; French or Spanish for the Professions and for the students that would like to learn a third language the opportunity presents itself with the third concentration of French or Spanish Language and Culture. (See additional information under Primary Language Concentrations tab)

In today’s rapidly increasing global economy, students may use foreign language study to add a valuable international dimension to numerous career opportunities in education, business, economics, government work, journalism, law, medicine, computer, and scientific research.

The B.A. in World Languages and Cultures requires the selection of a primary language (French or Spanish), and an area of concentration. A minor is required in another language or in any other field.

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Subjects

  • Latin
  • Options
  • Primary
  • Composition
  • Culture
  • French
  • French Grammar
  • French Speaking
  • French Lang
  • German

Course programme

Core Area F

LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS

Satisfactorily complete 6 hours from the following courses:
  • Intro French Lang & Culture I
  • Intro French Lang & Culture II
  • Interm Fren Lang & Culture I
  • Interm Fren Lang & Culture II
  • Intro German Lang & Culture I
  • Intro German Lang & Culture II
  • Inter German Lang & Culture I
  • Inter German Lang & Culture II
  • Intro Ital Lang & Culture I
  • Intro Ital Lang & Culture II
  • Interm Ital Lang & Culture I
  • Interm Ital Lang & Culture II
  • Intro Span Lang & Culture I
  • Intro Span Lang & Culture II
  • Interm Span Lang & Culture I
  • Interm Span Lang & Culture II
CULTURAL STUDIES

Satisfactorily complete 12 hours from the following courses. Courses used in this area may not be used in Areas A-E of the core.
  • Introduction to Anthropology
  • Understanding Visual Art
  • World Literature
  • World Regional Geography
  • World Civilization & Soc I
  • World Civilization & Soc II
  • Fine & Applied Arts in Civ
  • Amer Diverse Cultural Heritage
  • Human Language
  • Music & Civilization
  • Survey of Philosophy
  • Sociological Perspectives
  • Theatrical Heritage
Primary Language

Satisfactorily complete one of the following primary language options:
FRENCH

Primary Language Foundation Course

Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
  • French Structure & Composition
  • French Conversation & Diction
Primary Language Required Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:
  • French Culture & Civ II
  • Survey of French Literature II
Primary Language Electives

Satisfactorily complete 9 hours from the following courses:
  • Adv Structure & Composition
  • Business French
  • Francophone Women Writers
  • Special Topics
  • Study Abroad
  • La Francophonie
Primary Language Capstone

Satisfactorily complete a 3 hour senior capstone course.

SPANISH

Primary Language Foundation Course

Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
  • Span Structure & Composition
  • Spanish Conversation & Diction
Primary Language Required Courses

Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses:
  • Spanish Civilization
  • Seminar in Contemp Lat/Am Cult
Primary Language Electives

Satisfactorily complete 9 hours from the following courses:
  • Survey of Span Literature I
  • Survey of Span Literature II
  • Survey of Latin American Lit I
  • Survey of Latin Amer Lit II
  • Intro to Hispanic Linguistics
  • Adv Structure & Composition
  • Special Topics
Primary Language Capstone

Satisfactorily complete a 3 hour senior capstone course.

Concentration Option 1: French Language and Culture

Satisfactorily complete 18 hours from the following courses. FREN 3010 or FREN 3020 is required.
  • Intro French Lang & Culture II
    Interm Fren Lang & Culture I
  • Interm Fren Lang & Culture I
  • Interm Fren Lang & Culture II
  • French Structure & Composition
  • French Conversation & Diction
  • Any 3000-4000 level FREN course
Concentration Option 2: Spanish Language and Culture

Satisfactorily complete 18 hours from the following courses. SPAN 3010 or SPAN 3020 is required.
  • Intro Span Lang & Culture II
  • Interm Span Lang & Culture I
  • Interm Span Lang & Culture II
  • Span Structure & Composition
  • Spanish Conversation & Diction
  • Any 3000-4000 level SPAN course
Concentration Option 3: Linguistics and Translation
  • Contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for course options.
Concentration Option 4: Latin American Studies
  • Contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for course options.

World Languages and Cultures B.A.

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