World Languages and Cultures, B.A.

Location(s): Statesboro, Armstrong-Savannah, Fully Online

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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

See World Languages & Cultures Suggested Chronology  for four year suggested course rotation.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

Required Courses: 0-6 Credit Hours

FORL 2001 Any Intermediate I Foreign Language
FORL 2002 Any Intermediate II Foreign Language

Elective Courses: 12-18 Credit Hours

Any lower-division course in any field in which knowledge of a world language will benefit the student is acceptable for Field of Study. Students should consult with their advisor on appropriate courses for Field of Study. Additional language courses are encouraged:

Major Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

FORL 3100 - Exploring World Languages and Cultures (3 Credit Hours)

Area of Concentration: 21 Credit Hours

Students will select one area of concentration.
See below for specific requirements.

Minor or Second Major Required Credit Hours: 15-30

Select 15-30 credit hours of Minor or Second Major courses (credit hours will vary according to minor or second major).

General Electives: 6-21 Credit Hours

Select 6-21 credit hours of general electives as needed to complete 124 total credit hours (advisor approved).

Total Credit Hours: 124

Areas of Concentration

Arabic Studies (Statesboro Campus)

18 upper-division credit hours in ARAB.
3 additional upper-division hours in ARAB or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

Chinese Studies (Statesboro Campus)

18 upper-division credit hours in CHIN.
3 additional upper-division hours in CHIN or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

French Studies (Statesboro Campus; Online Campus)

18 upper-division credit hours in FREN.
3 additional upper-division hours in FREN or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

German Studies (Statesboro Campus; Online Campus)

18 upper-division credit hours in GRMN.
3 additional upper-division hours in GRMN or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

Japanese Studies (Statesboro Campus; Online Campus)

18 upper-division credit hours in JAPN.
3 additional upper-division hours in JAPN or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

Spanish for the Professions (Online Campus)

Choose four from the following:

SPAN 3030 - Selected Topics in Spanish (1-3 Credit Hours)
SPAN 3530 - Introduction to Spanish for Professional Communication (3 Credit Hours)
SPAN 4050 - Advanced Spanish for Heath Care Professionals (3 Credit Hours)
SPAN 4530 - Advanced Spanish for Professional Communication (3 Credit Hours)
SPAN 4532 - Foundations of Translation (3 Credit Hours)
SPAN 5030 - Selected Topics in Spanish (1-3 Credit Hours)
SPAN 5090 - Selected Topics in Spanish (1-3 Credit Hours)
6 additional upper-division credit hours in SPAN.
3 additional upper-division hours in SPAN or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

Spanish Studies (Armstrong Campus; Statesboro Campus; Online Campus)

18 upper-division credit hours in SPAN.
3 additional upper-division hours in SPAN or, as approved by the Department Chair, in COML, FORL, or LAST.

Other Program Requirements

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each course in the major.
Students must complete the Word Languages & Cultures Exit Exam.
Students must complete a minimum of 39 upper-division hours.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.