Bachelor of Arts in Languages

With a strong emphasis on effective communication, critical thinking, and intercultural fluency, the Bachelor of Arts in Languages prepares students for a range of academic, professional, and global careers, such asÌýpostgraduate study in language and culture as well as careers in translation, interpretation, teaching, international business, non-profit sector, diplomacy, intelligence, tourism and hospitality, media, advertising, marketing, event management, information technology, public relations, and healthcare.
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Admission Requirements
  • Complete the .
Graduation Requirements
  • Complete theÌý.
  • Complete theÌý.
  • All language majors are required to take theÌýLanguages Exit Exam, consisting of both oral and written components, during their final semester prior to graduation. There is no minimum score required for graduation as theÌýLanguages Exit ExamÌýserves purely programmatic needs. Please contact your faculty advisor to schedule the exam.Ìý
  • Students may not earn a major and a minor in the same language.
  • Complete the following major requirements.
Choose one of the following languages:
German
Complete the following six courses:
GERÌýA101
Elementary German I
GERÌýA102
Elementary German II
GERÌýA201
Intermediate German I
GERÌýA202
Intermediate German II
GERÌýA301
Advanced German I
GERÌýA302
Advanced German II
Complete 6 credits from the following:
GERÌýA310
Selected Topics: Literary Trends and Traditions
GERÌýA490A
Topics in Literatures and Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries
Complete 6 additional credits from the following:
GERÌýA310
Selected Topics: Literary Trends and Traditions
GERÌýA490A
Topics in Literatures and Cultures of the German-Speaking Countries
LANGÌýA390
Selected Topics in Crosscultural Explorations and Perspectives
LANGÌýA495
Internship in Languages
Japanese
Complete the following six courses:
JPNÌýA101
Elementary Japanese I
JPNÌýA102
Elementary Japanese II
JPNÌýA201
Intermediate Japanese I
JPNÌýA202
Intermediate Japanese II
JPNÌýA301
Advanced Japanese I
JPNÌýA302
Advanced Japanese II
Complete 6 credits from the following:
JPNÌýA390
Selected Topics: Studies in Japanese Culture and Society
JPNÌýA390A
Selected Topics: English-Language Studies in Japanese Culture and Society
JPNÌýA490
Selected Topics: Studies in Japanese Literature and Culture
Complete 6 additional credits from the following:
JPNÌýA390
Selected Topics: Studies in Japanese Culture and Society
JPNÌýA390A
Selected Topics: English-Language Studies in Japanese Culture and Society
JPNÌýA490
Selected Topics: Studies in Japanese Literature and Culture
LANGÌýA390
Selected Topics in Crosscultural Explorations and Perspectives
LANGÌýA495
Internship in Languages
Spanish
Complete the following six courses:
SPANÌýA101
Elementary Spanish I
SPANÌýA102
Elementary Spanish II
SPANÌýA201
Intermediate Spanish I
SPANÌýA202
Intermediate Spanish II
SPANÌýA301
Advanced Spanish I
SPANÌýA302
Advanced Spanish II
Complete 6 credits from the following:
SPANÌýA310
Selected Topics: Literary Trends and Traditions
SPANÌýA320
Studies in Contemporary Hispanic Cultures
SPANÌýA490A
Selected Topics: Studies in Hispanic Literature and Culture
Complete 6 additional credits from the following:
SPANÌýA310
Selected Topics: Literary Trends and Traditions
SPANÌýA320
Studies in Contemporary Hispanic Cultures
SPANÌýA490A
Selected Topics: Studies in Hispanic Literature and Culture
LANGÌýA390
Selected Topics in Crosscultural Explorations and Perspectives
LANGÌýA495
Internship in Languages
Complete the following capstone:
LANGÌýA490Selected Topics in Societies and Cultures through the Lens of World Literatures3

A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, 39 of which must be upper-division.

Honors in Languages

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Languages recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in languages. In order to receive honors in languages, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a declared languages major;
  • Satisfy all requirements for a BA in Languages;
  • Meet the requirements for Ìýas outlined in the catalog;
  • Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.80;
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.90 in courses taken in the primary language option beyond A302.