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2016-2017 University Catalog
Foreign Languages, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-FRLN
Web: mcl.gmu.edu
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Modern and Classical Languages
The BA in foreign languages prepares students for teaching, graduate study in languages and cultures, and research, professional work, or service in government, private enterprise, and the global community.
Students who major in foreign languages are encouraged to complete a minor or, if possible, a second major in another field. Students who want a double major in foreign language and another subject should plan a program of study in consultation with advisors from both disciplines and follow the steps outlined in the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
This undergraduate program offers students concentrating in Spanish the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program. See Foreign Languages, BA (Spanish Concentration)/Foreign Languages, Accelerated MA (Spanish/Bilingual-Multicultural Education Concentration) or Foreign Languages, BA (Spanish Concentration)/Foreign Languages, Accelerated MA (Spanish Concentration) for specific requirements.
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▲ Concentration in Arabic (ARBC)
The concentration in Arabic has an emphasis on developing strong language skills, including literacy and oral communication, along with an in-depth understanding of modern Arabic culture and society. Students concentrating in Arabic are expected to gain fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and a working knowledge of at least one Arabic dialect. Additionally, students will graduate with a strong background in Arab intellectual history, literature, and culture.
Students pursuing the concentration in Arabic must complete a minimum of 30 credits in Arabic at the 300 level and above, each with a minimum grade of 2.00. Only two courses (6 credits) taught in English may be applied to the major. Students are highly encouraged to participate in study abroad.
A minor in Arabic is also offered, which can easily and effectively be combined with majors in other disciplines, such as global affairs, international relations, government, journalism, philosophy, and religion.
Eight core courses (24 credits) chosen from:
Two elective courses (6 credits) chosen from:
With the approval of their advisor and the director, students may apply to this requirement relevant courses in anthropology (ANTH), art history (ARTH), English (ENGH), government (GOVT), history (HIST), philosophy (PHIL), religious studies (RELI), and sociology (SOCI).
▲ Concentration in Chinese (CHIN)
As China continues to emerge from centuries of isolation, it is assuming a key role on the international scene—not only in business, politics and finance, but also in art, culture and science. This transformation directly involves one fifth of the world’s population and will have a profound impact, however indirectly, on the rest of humanity. China also will play a pivotal role in shaping the Earth’s environment. Chinese has been identified by the national security committee as one of the critical languages.
The concentration in Chinese prepares students for teaching careers at the secondary school level, graduate study in Chinese, and research and professional work in government and private enterprise. Language majors with Chinese concentration are encouraged to complete a minor or, if possible, a second major in another field.
Students pursuing the concentration in Chinese must complete a minimum of 30 credits in Chinese at the 300 level and above, each with a minimum grade of 2.00. Students are expected to complete a balanced program that includes courses in language, culture and civilization, and literature. Only two courses (6 credits) taught in English may be applied to the major. Students are highly encouraged to participate in study abroad. Eight core courses (24 credits)
Two elective courses (6 credits) chosen from:
With the approval of their advisor and the director, students may apply to this requirement relevant courses in anthropology (ANTH), art history (ARTH), government (GOVT), history (HIST), philosophy (PHIL), religious studies (RELI), and sociology (SOCI). ▲ Concentration in French (FRN)
Students pursuing the concentration in French must complete a minimum of 33 credits in French at the 300 level and above, each with a minimum grade of 2.00. No more than one course (3 credits) conducted in English may be used to fulfill requirements for the concentration. Students are expected to complete a balanced program that includes courses in language, culture and civilization, and literature. One advanced language course (6 credits)
Two courses (6 credits) in literature and civilization
Three courses (9 credits) in FREN at the 300-level or above
Four courses (12 credits) in FREN at the 400-level or above
▲ Concentration in Spanish (SPN)
With more than 400 million people speaking Spanish worldwide - nearly 40 million in the US - and the growing influence of Hispanic cultures around the globe, knowledge of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking world has never been more important. The Spanish courses and degree programs provide students with the opportunity for language development and interdisciplinary study of the cultures, film, history, linguistics and literature of the 20 Spanish-speaking countries, including the United States. Students can also receive Spanish credit through participation study-abroad programs.
Students pursuing the concentration in Spanish must complete a minimum of 33 credits in Spanish courses at the 300-level and above, each with a minimum grade of 2.00. Only one course taught in English (3 credits) may be applied toward the concentration. One or two core courses (6 credits):
Three additional required courses (9 credits)
Four courses in Spanish at the 400 level (12 credits)
Two elective courses (6 credits) chosen from:
Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in foreign language may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing CHIN 480 , FREN 309 , or SPAN 370 . Mason Core (40 credits)
Note: some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their advisors to ensure they fulfill all remaining Mason Core requirements.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category.
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
College Level Requirements for the BA degree
In addition to the Mason Core program, students pursuing a BA degree must complete the course work below. Except where expressly prohibited, a course used to fulfill a college level requirement may also be used simultaneously to satisfy other requirements (Mason Core requirements or requirements for the major).
Philosophy or religious studies (3 credits)
Fulfilled by any course in philosophy or religious studies (PHIL, RELI) except for PHIL 323 , 324 , 327 , 393 , 460 . PHIL 253 and RELI 235 cannot be used to fulfill both the philosophy/religious studies requirement and the Mason Core literature requirement.
Social and behavioral science (3 credits)
3 credits in addition to the university-wide requirement in social and behavioral science for a total of 6 credits. The two courses used to fulfill the combined college and university requirements must be from different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing any course in ANTH, CRIM, ECON, GOVT, HIST (except 100 or 125), LING, PSYC, or SOCI and these courses in GGS: 101 , 103 , 110 , 301 , 303 , 304 , 305 , 306 , 315 , 316 , 320 , 325 , 330 , 357 , 380 .
Non-Western culture (3 credits)
3 credits of an approved course in the study of a non-Western culture in addition to the course used to fulfill the Mason Core requirement in global understanding. A course used to fulfill the Mason Core global understanding requirement may not be simultaneously used to satisfy this college-level requirement. A course used to fulfill this requirement may be used simultaneously to fulfill any other requirements (Mason Core requirements, college-level requirements, or requirements for the major). Additional information on waivers can be found at the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
Electives
Any remaining credits may be completed with elective courses to bring the degree total to 120.
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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