Major

Modern Foreign Languages

The modern foreign language major combines the study of two languages and is recommended for students who arrive at college with language proficiency in at least one language other than English, wish to pursue a career abroad or in international relations, or aim to teach in secondary schools. Students choose between French and Spanish as their first or main language; they may take French or Spanish as a second language or select another language available through the Baltimore College Consortium. 42 credits (14 courses) are required for the major. Students who place into the 300-level in the first or second language will take 36 credit hours (12 courses).

Required Courses for the Modern Foreign Languages Major

The Modern Foreign Language Major requires 42 credit hours (14 courses) beginning at the 200-level in main language of French or Spanish. Students who place out of LSP-233 and 234 will take 39 credits (13 courses). All Majors, including native speakers, must take LFR/LSP-301 and LFR/LSP-302.

Language Skills

Introduction to the Discipline:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

First Language (French or Spanish)

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Second Language

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Literature

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

Culture and Civilization

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
6

See Spanish (Major, Minor) and French (Minor) for course descriptions.

Secondary Education Certification—Approved Program in Modern Foreign Language

Students who wish to prepare for teaching in secondary schools may take a select portion of the modern language major in addition to the professional education courses offered by the School of Education. Qualified students may complete both the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts in teaching degrees in five years. Interested students should confer with the School of Education, since early planning is essential. Students who wish to become certified to teach English as a second language would study at the graduate level.

Total Credits
42