Modern Language (Non-Comprehensive) (BS)

Major requirements

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science* in Modern Language (non-comprehensive) complete 33 hours of coursework in a single modern language and a minor. This flexible structure enables students to achieve advanced proficiency in at least one modern language, to understand the cultural factors that affect how members of other language communities view the world and express themselves, to analyze and interpret target-language texts and other cultural products, and to apply those skills and insights in a variety of professional and academic settings.

33 hours in coursework beyond the 103 level in a single modern language

as approved by an advisor (language courses at the 101, 102, and 103 level may not be counted toward this major).

The 33-hour requirement must include:

at least one upper division literature course and one upper division culture or history course of the single modern language as approved by an advisor.
at least six hours of courses at level 400 or above in the single modern language as approved by an advisor.

Public Affairs Capstone Experience:

LCR 495 - Languages and Society Capstone

Minor required (or second major).

A minor chosen from within the Department of Languages, Cultures and Religions must be in a different language than the major.

Note:

* Students who wish to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in a language may pursue an individualized major.

Total Credit Hours: 39

University level requirements:

Accelerated graduate program in Applied Second Language Acquisition

Eligible students in this major may apply to the Master of Applied Second Language Acquisition program. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information. Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.