Major:
Modern Language Studies (B.A.)
Departments/Programs:
Modern Language Studies (B.A.**, 36 hours)
The Modern Language Studies major is comprised of four elements: Language Concentration, Study Abroad/Modern Language Studies Core Courses, Modern Language Studies Electives, and Capstone Courses
| 1. Language Concentrations - Select One | 28 hours |
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| French | |
28 hours of MFREN at the 2000, 3000 and 4000 level. Of the 28 credits required, a minimum of 4 credits of MFREN must be from the 3000/4000 level; a minimum of 4 credits must be from 4000 level. | |
| German | |
| 28 hours of MGRMN at the 3000 and 4000 level. Of the 28 credits required, a minimum of 4 credits of MGRMN must be from the 3000/4000 level; a minimum of 4 credits of MGRMN must be from 4000 level. | |
| Spanish | |
28 hours of MSPAN at the 3000 and 4000 level. Of the 28 credits required, a minimum of 4 credits of MSPAN must be from the 3000/4000 level; a minimum of 4 credits of MSPAN must be from 4000 level. | |
| Other Language | |
| Select courses in another language, as approved by the Department Chair. |
| 2. Modern Language Studies Electives | 4 hours |
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| 3. Modern Language Study Abroad and Capstone Courses | 4 hours |
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For all language concentrations, students must complete a study abroad experience (or similar immersive experience approved in advance by the Department of Modern Languages) in the Language of Concentration of an approved host country and program. Students are highly encouraged to complete a semester-long study abroad program. For information on the many available exchange programs and financial aid and scholarship options, students should talk with the Director of Global Engagement and visit the library of study abroad resources. Following the study abroad experience, students must also complete: | |
| MLANG 3030 Processing the International Experience | 1 hour |
| MLANG 4990 Senior Project | 2 hours |
| MLANG 4980 Senior Capstone | 1 hour |
| Additional Considerations |
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- Majors preparing to teach a modern language should consult the Education Department.
**A Modern Language Studies major customarily earns a B.A. degree. However, if a student has a first major that is associated with a different baccalaureate degree, the Modern Language Studies major may serve as a second major for the degree associated with the first major (B.S., B.FA., B.M., B.S.N.).