Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures: Languages and Linguistics, B.A.

In Languages and Linguistics, students develop linguistic and cultural competencies in two world languages. This prepares students to adapt and succeed in our modern global society. In addition to gaining language proficiency and intercultural competence, students will develop key skills for today’s job market, such as excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to think critically.

General Education (40-41 hours)

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Minor Requirement

Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Foreign Language

Complete two years in one foreign language or equivalent through placement.

Program Requirements

30 hours in two or more Modern or Classical Languages (excluding English) beyond the first year including the following:

FREN 2110 or SPAN 2110 or GRK 2010 or LAT 2010 and

FREN 2120 or SPAN 2120 or GRK 2020 or LAT 2020 and

At least 15 hours with a minimum of 9 hours completed at UTC at the 3000 or 4000-level.

FREN 3700 or MLNG 3700 or SPAN 3700 and
1 of the following: FREN 3110 , FREN 3120 , SPAN 3110 , or SPAN 3120 or a 3000 or 4000-level Latin or Greek Class and
1 of the following: FREN 3210 , FREN 3220 , SPAN 3210 , or SPAN 3220 or a 3000 or 4000-level Latin or Greek class]
at least 6 additional 3000 or 4000-level French, Spanish, Latin or Greek classes

Additional hours in Modern or Classical Languages to complete a minimum of 30 hours.

First year language classes (1010, 1020) and reading classes (SPAN 2130, SPAN 2140) do not count towards these program requirements.

Experiential Learning

Students pursuing this degree are also required to complete an experiential learning or intensive research component. Students may choose one of the following options:

-A study abroad program of 25 days or longer (Modern Languages) or 7 days or more (Classics)

-An internship (FREN/SPAN 3400) or

-A departmental honors (CLAS/FREN/SPAN 4995R) or

-A senior capstone project (CLAS/FREN/SPAN 4900)

Additional Information and Notes

No more than 6 hours counting towards the Languages and Linguiustics concentration can count towards a minor or other concentration in Classical or Modern Languages.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Electives to complete 120 hours.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.