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Foreign Language (B.A.) - Hegis Code 1101


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(Bachelor of Arts Degree)

Utica College’s mission statement states that “The College strives to be academically distinctive by recognizing the connection between liberal and career education.” The major in Foreign Languages will suit those students whose future endeavors will have them working with a non-English speaking population, be it in the health services, education, social services, counseling or journalism, to name just a few. Students who successfully complete a major in either French or Spanish [more languages may be added as student demand necessitates], with an accompanying minor or sequence of courses in a second language or subject area, will have been exposed to a variety of linguistic, literary and cultural models upon which to draw in their professional lives. They will have also developed empathy for non-native speakers of English, having undergone a similar experience while learning their second and possibly third languages. Furthermore, the knowledge of other languages is a positive attribute for anyone entering the job market or pursuing a graduate degree.

Total credit hours required for degree: 120 credit hours

Learning Objectives

Students who complete the BA in language will:

  • Demonstrate linguistic abilities in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing a language other than English;
  • Recognize and explain different cultural beliefs and practices of the language.

Academic Requirements


Core: 34 - 55 Credit Hours


Major Course Requirements


At least 27 credits beyond the 202-level must be taken in the primary language. Prior competency in this language must be demonstrated before students are enrolled in courses beyond Language 202.

It is strongly recommended that at least 12 of the 300- and 400-level credits be taken abroad in a program approved by the language faculty in conjunction with the Director of International Programs. These 12 credits will usually include, but are not limited to, conversation, literature, grammar, and culture and civilization courses; the actual course work will vary with the study abroad program. Students should begin working early with their advisors and with the Office of International Programs to plan for the overseas experience, including the likelihood of additional expense associated with travel.

Required Courses


  • Primary Language 101 and 102 (6) **
  • Primary Language 201 and 202 (6) **
  • Electives at the 300- or 400-level. (If a topics course, may be repeated if the topic is different.) (9)
  • One course in translation, or an additional 300- or 400-level elective (3)
  • Language 490 - Senior Research Project (6)

30-42 Credit Hours


Major Related Courses (either track) Cultural Sensitivity


Students must complete either Track A or Track B.

Major Related Sequence


A sequence of courses in another field or combination of fields, as guided by the adviser, designed to complement the major courses. Content from the major related sequence will be integrated into the Senior Research Project (15-21)

Note:


* The requirement for those students interested in the teaching certificate is 30 credit hours in the foreign language of their choice.

** It is anticipated that most incoming Foreign Language Majors will already have already completed the equivalent of Elementary I [101] and II [102] of their primary language, and possibly Intermediate I [201] and Intermediate II [202].

*** Or comparable courses in the primary language as approved by the department.

Program Credits


Core 34-55 Credits
Major Course Requirements 42-30 Credits
Major Related Course Requirements 21-27 Credits
College Electives 0-35 Credits
   
Total Credit Hours Required For Degree 120 Credits

 

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