Effective Fall 2022
The department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages, with a concentration in either French or Spanish, as well as minors in the two languages, for students not seeking teaching certification (with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree). The department also offers courses of study leading to teaching certification in the chosen language (see below).
In the 120-hour Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages, requirements for the major include a minimum of 36 hours in the same language:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FH 101 | Beginner's French I | 3 |
| FH 102 | Beginner's French II | 3 |
| FH 201 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FH 202 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| FH 303 | Survey of Literature I | 3 |
| FH 304 | Survey of Literature II | 3 |
| FH 310 | Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| FH 320 | French Conversation | 3 |
| FH 321 | French Civilization I (WI) | 3 |
| FH 322 | Francophone Culture | 3 |
| Select at least two 300/400 level French courses | 6 | |
| Select 12 hours in World Cultures Courses 1 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
Students with prior exposure to French or Spanish should take the placement exam offered by the Foreign Languages program. Students who take the exam, register for the identified course, and complete that course with a grade of A or B are eligible for course credit for the lower-level (100-, 200-) language courses up to 12 hours. Heritage/native speakers of French or Spanish should contact the department for placement. Heritage/native speakers who complete the appropriate course (as advised by the department) with an A or B are eligible for course credit for the lower-level (100-, 200-) language courses up to 12 hours. Information about the placement exam and this policy is available on the Department of History and Foreign Languages webpage. Courses FH 101 Beginner's French I (3), FH 102 Beginner's French II (3), FH 201 Intermediate French I (3), and FH 202 Intermediate French II (3) must be taken in sequence (unless the student is exempted by placement test or has instructor’s permission).
For information concerning teaching certification, please consult the College of Education and Professional Studies entries in this catalog or seek help from the College of Education and Professional Studies Teacher Education Services, in room 207 Ramona Wood Hall.
1 World Cultures Courses: AN 224 Introduction to Anthropology (3), AN 345 Cultural Anthropology (3), ART 111 Survey of Western Art I (3), ART 112 Survey of Western Art II (3), ART 374 19th Century Art History (WI) (3), ART 395 Non-Western Art (3), EH 231 World Literature I (3), EH 232 World Literature II (3), EH 431 Non-Western Literature (3), PSC 373 Governments of Europe (3), PSC 375 Governments of Latin America (3), PSC 377Governments of the Middle East (3), PSC 430 Governments of Asia (3), PSC 431 Comparative Politics (3), SW 360 Cultural Diversity and Social Justice (3), SY 360 Ethnic and Minority Group Relations (3), HY 476 Eastern (Asian) Civilizations (3), HY 477 Asian American History (3), HY 480 Colonial Latin America (3), HY 481 Modern Latin America (3), and HY 485 History of Mexico (3).
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about general education requirements can be found in the Summary of Degrees/Requirements section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| History sequence | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| FH 101 | Beginner's French I | 3 |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| EH 141 | Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science | 4 | |
| History sequence | 3 | |
| FH 102 | Beginner's French II | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Literature | 3 | |
| MS 110 | Finite Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| FH 201 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| World Cultures Course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| FH 202 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| World Cultures Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| FH 321 or FH 322 | French Civilization I (WI) or Francophone Culture | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Literature I | ||
| Survey of Literature II | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition | ||
| French Conversation | ||
| CS 201 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| Minor/ Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FH 321 or FH 322 | French Civilization I (WI) or Francophone Culture | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Literature I | ||
| Survey of Literature II | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition | ||
| French Conversation | ||
| French Elective 300/400 level | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Literature I | ||
| Survey of Literature II | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition | ||
| French Conversation | ||
| World Cultures Course 1 | 3 | |
| French Elective 300/400 Level | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Literature I | ||
| Survey of Literature II | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition | ||
| French Conversation | ||
| World Cultures Course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor/Electives | 6 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | World Cultures Courses: AN 224 Introduction to Anthropology (3), AN 345 Cultural Anthropology (3), ART 111 Survey of Art I (3), ART 112 Survey of Art II (WI) (3), ART 374 19th Century Art History (WI) (3), ART 395 Non-Western Art (3), EH 231 World Literature I: Beginnings to 1660 (3), EH 232 World Literature II: 1660 to Present (3), EH 431 Non-Western Literature (3), PSC 373 Governments of Europe (3), PSC 375 Governments of Latin America (3), PSC 377 Governments of the Middle East (3), PSC 430 Governments of Asia (3), PSC 431 Comparative Politics (3), SW 360 Cultural Diversity and Social Justice (3), SY 360 Ethnic and Minority Group Relations (3), HY 476 Eastern (Asian) Civilizations (3), HY 477 Asian American History (3), HY 480 Colonial Latin America (3), HY 481 Modern Latin America (3), and HY 485 History of Mexico (3). |