BA in Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures - Latin Specialization
Program Requirements
A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the BA in MCLL - Latin specialization. In addition to meeting the requirements of the WSU General Education Program and the requirements of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students must meet the following requirements:
A specialization in Latin consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond LATN 112 or its equivalent, and must include the courses below.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select courses to meet General Education requirements 1 | 34-35 | |
| College Requirements | ||
| Select courses to complete all LAS Competency Areas 1 | 36 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| LATN 526 | Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| MCLL 351 | Linguistics and World Languages | 3 |
| Select at least 24 additional credit hours in Latin beyond LATN 112 or its equivalent | 24 | |
| Open Electives | ||
| Select enough electives to reach 120 credit hours | 19-20 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Required major courses may also count towards General Education and/or LAS Competencies. Students will need to select additional electives to reach 120 credit hours required for graduation with assistance from an advisor.
Note: Travel seminar in Latin does not count toward the specialization in Latin.
Student Teachers
Students who plan to teach Latin should consult with the department’s professor in charge of teacher education early in their Fairmount College career. In addition to the requirements for specialization, it is recommended that future teachers take courses beyond the general education requirements in other world languages, history, art history, English or philosophy.
Requirements for this program:
- Grade point average of 3.000 or higher in Latin;
- Special departmental approval based on demonstrated proficiency in the use of Latin (based on certification and teacher education regulations issued by the Kansas State Department of Education); and
- The professional foundation courses for education required by the teacher education program (see College of Applied Studies).
Applied Learning
Students in the MCLL/Latin program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by successful completion of LATN 526 Advanced Grammar and Composition, involving study of Latin concepts and phrases in the legal and medical professions; or by completing MCLL 351 Linguistics and World Languages, involving a sociolinguistic, i.e. applied component together with emphasis on the historical development of the modern Romance languages from Latin.