BA in Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures - Bilingual Option (BI-OP)
Program Requirements
A specialization in two languages (bilingual option) consists of:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credit hours of Language A beyond FREN 210, GERM 210, LATN 112, RUSS 210 or SPAN 210 | 12 | |
| Select 12 credit hours of Language B beyond FREN 210, GERM 210, LATN 112, RUSS 210 or SPAN 210 | 12 | |
| MCLL 351 | Linguistics and Foreign Languages | 3 |
| FREN/LING 635 | Introduction to Romance Linguistics 1 | 3 |
| Select 3 language-related elective credit hours, which may include: | 3 | |
Transfer credit | ||
XXXX 398 | Travel Seminar (select from French, German, Latin, Russian or Spanish) | |
| Nature of Language | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
A workshop | ||
A special- or directed-studies course | ||
A literature course or a teaching option | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
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Option available to students who choose French, Latin or Spanish as one of their languages.
Summary
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language A beyond 210/220 or LATN 112 | 12 | |
| Language B beyond 210/220 or LATN 112 | 12 | |
| MCLL 351 | Linguistics and Foreign Languages | 3 |
| FREN/LING 635 | Introduction to Romance Linguistics | 3 |
| Language-related elective course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Distribution Requirement
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| German | ||
| Select at least two of the following: | 5-6 | |
| Intermediate German Readings | ||
| Intermediate German Conversation and Composition | ||
| Advanced German Grammar and Composition | ||
| Latin | ||
| Select at least two courses at the 500 level | ||
| French, Russian and Spanish | ||
| Select at least one 300-level and one 500-level course, or two 500-level courses | ||
Applied Learning
Students in the BA in modern and classical languages/bilingual option are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by successfully completing MCLL 351 Linguistics and Foreign Languages, which involves an applied component such as sociolinguistics or semiotics, a discipline that involves applied linguistics.