Nov 07, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

World Languages and Cultures, B.A.

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


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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours


See Core Curriculum  for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.

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

General Requirements (Core Area A - E): 42 Credit Hours


Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major: 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 Area F. Students should consult with their advisor on appropriate courses for Area F. Additional language courses are encouraged:

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


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.

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