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Department of Foreign Languages
and Literatures
Maria Luisa Garcia-Verdugo, Head. Faculty: G. R. Barrow; J. Castro-Urioste; E. Flannery; M. Garcia-Verdugo; C. House; U. Jannausch (Emerita); B. E. Kienbaum (Emerita);
S. Lombardo; J. Lu; E. Pasko; H. Ramirez-Barradas; J. Román-Lagunas; C. Ruiz (Emeritus); A. J. Russell (Emerita); C. Torres-Robles (Emerita); G. Velez-Rendon
Academic Advisor: J. Navarro
Office Manager: M. Lopez
The programs of the department of foreign languages and literatures developstudents’ competence in foreign languages and foster respect for cultural differences
among peoples. Languages offered include French, German, Spanish, Japanese.*
Introductory, two semester sequences are offered in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Italian, Lithuanian, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Serbian-Croatian, Swahili and Urdu and
Polish if there is enough demand.
The department views learning a foreign language and its culture as a way to foster international understanding in an increasingly interdependent world. Students gain
an understanding of the contemporary society of the target culture through its literature and its civilization. The programs emphasize strong interpersonal, writing, and
speaking skills, a breadth of knowledge, and a sensitivity to language and culture, all of which are assets for careers.
In the international studies option, the inclusion of a practical range of studies from other disciplines prepares the student for a real-life application of language skills in
career settings.
* Minimumgrade of Crequired in Levels I, II, III
International Media Center: Language learning in the department is supported by the International Media Center, a multimedia lab providing state of art technology
and the environment necessary to improve foreign language skills and to promote the languages and cultures of many countries.
Study Abroad: The department sponsors a summer study abroad programs in Spain, Mexico and France. These Programs enable students to study, travel, and increase
their cultural horizons using the language, culture and civilization of these countries. The department feels strongly believes best way to achieve fluency in another language
is to use it in an authentic setting. Study abroad programs provide an intimate encounter with the people and their multi-faceted culture.
Courses in Study Abroad programs may fulfill Experiential Learning requirements.
Foreign Language Experiential Learning courses are: FR 20100, 20200, 26100, 46100, 49000, 51500 and SPAN 20100, 20200, 45100, 48100.
The department encourages international/educational experiences such as: study abroad programs and internships. However, departmental approval is required in order
to receive credit.
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Programs
Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in French International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish International Studies - Heritage
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish International Studies - Non-Heritage
Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish Teaching
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Teaching - Heritage
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Teaching - Non-Heritage
Minors in French or Spanish
Certificate in Spanish Translation
The Following General Education Courses (57 credits) are required for the
Bachelor of Arts Degrees:
Freshman Experience FLL 10300
ENGL 10000 and/or 10400 and 10500 or
10800 Accelerated First Year Composition
COM 11400 (only one COM)
MA or STAT
LABScience (Teaching majors must take one Life and one Physical Science)
CIS 20400 (Required for Teaching majors)
MA/SCI/STAT/CIS/PHIL 15000/F&N 30300
Literature
Philosophy (not Logic)
History
Aesthetics (A&D 25500, ENGL 40500, MUS 25000, or THTR 20100)
Economics 21000
Political Science
Psychology 12000 (Teaching majors should take
EDPS 22000 instead of PSY 12000)
Sociology 10000 or Anthropology
Foreign Language (12 hour sequence)
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