French/Spanish B.A.
Notes for Bachelor of Arts Degrees:
- All students pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in French or Spanish must complete a minimum of 12 credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these 12 credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level.
- Students must maintain a minimum quality point average of 2.50 in the major. No grade less than “C” will be accepted in any course within the major.
- The department very strongly encourages students majoring in a language to participate in study abroad. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.
- Additional information can be found below (see General Notes section) and in the Department of Modern Languages.
Program Features: French
30 semester hours
Required courses:
| MLFR 235 | Listening/Speaking French | 3 credits |
| MLFR 315 | French Grammar and Composition | 3 credits |
| MLFR 336 | French Oral Practice | 3 credits |
| MLFR 343 | French Civilization I | 3 credits |
18 additional credits in MLFR
any course except:
| MLFR 116 | GE: French I | 3 credits |
| MLFR 120 | GE: French Masterpieces in Translation | 3 credits |
| MLFR 141 | GE: French Influence on European Culture | 3 credits |
| MLFR 231 | GE: French For Traveler | 3 credits |
three of which must be met with a 400-level literature course.
Additional requirements:
Program Features: Spanish
30 semester hours
Required courses:
| MLSP 310 | A Critical Approach to Spanish Literature | 3 credits |
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| MLSP 315 | Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| MLSP 416 | Spanish Language for Native Speakers | 3 credits |
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| MLSP 336 | Spanish Oral Practice | 3 credits |
| MLNG 361 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 credits |
18 additional MLSP credits
any course except:
| MLSP 116 | GE: Spanish I | 3 credits |
| MLSP 120 | Spanish Masterpieces in Translation | 3 credits |
| MLSP 231 | Spanish For Travelers | 3 credits |
three of which must be met with a 400-level literature course.
Additional requirements:
Program Curriculum Plan
Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| Language 214 | | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Humanities | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Social Science #1 | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Science #1 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| Language 215 | | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Humanities | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Science #2 | 2-3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Social Science #2 | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Humanities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| | Language 235 French/300-level Spanish | 3 credits |
| | Language 200/300 level | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Humanities | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Social Science #3 | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Science #3 | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| Language 315 | | 3 credits |
| Language 336 | | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Social Science #4 | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Science #4 | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Fitness Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall
| Language 310 | (Spanish) Language 200/300-level | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Social Science #5 | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Humanities | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Science #5 | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| MLNG 361 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| | Language 300/400 Level | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | | |
| Language 343 | (French) | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | | |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| | Language 400-level Literature | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| | Language 400-level Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 1 credit |
Total Credit Hours: 120