BA - Modern Language and Culture- All Concentrations 24
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Speaking a second language and understanding other cultures are of strategic importance in a world in which international collaboration is not only necessary for political survival, but also indispensable for economic success. The B.A. with a major in Modern Language and Culture prepares graduates who are able to communicate effectively in one or more foreign languages and have a keen understanding of how humans interact across world cultures. Graduates will be familiar with current global issues and possess the knowledge, skills, and versatility needed to succeed academically and professionally in an ever-changing society.
The B.A. with a major in Modern Language and Culture is designed to develop students’ communication skills and understanding of other cultures and to foster respect for difference and diversity in a global society. Students choose one of five primary languages - Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish - in which they develop and refine language proficiency as well as cross-cultural competence. In the course of their studies, Modern Language and Culture majors acquire and practice the communication skills and cultural competence necessary to function effectively in a global society. The curriculum prepares degree candidates for future academic programs and professional careers in which foreign language proficiency and cultural knowledge are desirable or required or both.
Term 1
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Requirement
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ENGL 1101 English Composition IENGL 1101 English Composition I3 Credits
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.
3
POLS 1101 American GovernmentPOLS 1101 American Government3 Credits
This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.
3
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3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Term 2
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Requirement
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ENGL 1102 English Composition IIENGL 1102 English Composition II3 Credits
A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.
Prerequisites: (
ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C or
ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of C)
3
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3
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3
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3
Elementary Language IIElementary Language II3 Credits
CHIN 1002 or FREN 1002 or GRMN 1002 or ITAL 1002 or SPAN 1002
3
Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)
Term 3
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Requirement
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ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic IssuesECON 1000 Credits
Description not available
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3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)4 Credits
SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)
4
Intermediate Language IIntermediate Language I3 Credits
CHIN 2001 or FREN 2001 or GRMN 2001 or ITAL 2001 or SPAN 2001
3
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3
Total: 15
Term 4
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Requirement
Hours
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3
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3
General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)3 Credits
SCI 1102 or GEOG 1112 or GEOG 1113 or GEOG 1125 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)
3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)
Term 5
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Requirement
Hours
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3
Practical ConversationPractical Conversation3 Credits
CHIN 3302 or FREN 3302 or GRMN 3302 or ITAL 3302 or SPAN 3302
3
Grammar and CompositionGrammar and Composition3 Credits
CHIN 3303 or FREN 3303 or GRMN 3303 or ITAL 3303 or SPAN 3303
3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Term 6
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Requirement
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Readings in Culture IReadings in Culture I3 Credits
CHIN 3304 or FREN 3304 or GRMN 3304 or ITAL 3304 or SPAN 3304
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3
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3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)
Term 7
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Requirement
Hours
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3
Internship or Upper-Division Study AbroadInternship or Upper-Division Study Abroad3 Credits
CHIN 3398 or CHIN 3390 or FREN 3398 or FREN 3390 or GRMN 3398 or GRMN 3390 or ITAL 3398 or ITAL 3390 or SPAN 3398 or SPAN 3390
3
Contemporary CultureContemporary Culture3 Credits
CHIN 4402 or FREN 4402 or GRMN 4402 or ITAL 4402 or SPAN 4402
3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Term 8
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Requirement
Hours
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3
Senior SeminarSenior Seminar3 Credits
CHIN 4499 or FREN 4499 or GRMN 4499 or ITAL 4499 or SPAN 4499
3
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3
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3
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3
Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)
Program Total: 120 Hours
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