Purpose: Majors in French, German, and Spanish prepare students for graduate school or the job market with highly valued skills: international communication skills, critical thinking skills, and knowledge of other cultures. The B.A. in foreign languages prepares students for careers in travel and tourism, government agencies, and international organizations or companies.  In addition, the degree prepares students for further specialized training in fields such as translation, interpretation, and foreign service.

The B.A. in French or Spanish requires the completion of 36 credit hours of foreign languages courses and 3 hours of Civilization/Culture.  A minor, consisting of 15 to 21 credit hours, is required on the B.A. degree.  In addition, students must complete entrance and exit requirements for the major in the Department (for details please contact the Department of Foreign Languages).

The Department encourages all foreign language majors to consider study abroad and internship opportunities available through the Department.

Courses should be selected so that they meet the degree requirement for a minimum of 30 hours of senior college (300-500 level) courses.

 SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE

FIRST YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
FREN 101 Elementary French OR
GERM 101 Elementary German OR
SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish            4
ENG  101 Rhetoric & Composition I      3
SPCH 151 Fund. of Public Speaking      3
MATH     Mathematics (not BUS205)      4
SWIC     Humanities                    3
                                      17

FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
FREN 102 Elementary French OR
GERM 102 Elementary German OR
SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish            4
ENG  102 Rhetoric & Composition II     3
SWIC     Humanities                    3
SWIC     Science                       4
POLS 150 Intro. to American Government 3
                                      17

SECOND YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
FREN 201 Intermediate French OR
GERM 201 Intermediate German OR
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish          4
SWIC     Science                       4
SWIC     Social Sciences               3
SWIC     Humanities/Social Science     3
         Electives                     1
                                      15

SECOND YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
FREN 202 Intermediate French OR
GERM 202 Intermediate German OR
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish          4
SWIC     Health                        2
SWIC     Social Sciences               3
         Electives                     6
                                      15

(SWIC - Consult Southwestern Illinois College advisor for courses that meet these area requirements)

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

THIRD YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
       French (2 courses in Major) OR
       German (2 courses in Major) OR
       Spanish (2 courses in Major)   6
UI 3xx University Studies             3
       Civilization Requirement       3
PS 220 Missouri Government            1
       Minor or Elective courses      3
                                     16

THIRD YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
       French (2 courses in Major) OR
       German (2 courses in Major) OR
       Spanish (2 courses in Major)   6
UI 3xx University Studies             3
WP 003 75 Hour Writing Exam           0
       Minor or Elective courses      6
                                     15

FOURTH YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
       French (2 courses in Major) OR
       German (2 courses in Major) OR
       Spanish (2 courses in Major)   6
       Minor or Elective courses      8
                                     14

FOURTH YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
       French (2 courses in Major) OR
       German (2 courses in Major) OR
       Spanish (2 courses in Major)   6
UI 4XX University Studies             3
  Minor or Elective courses           6
                                     15

Total hours transferred from Southwestern Illinois College:  64
Total hours needed at Southeast to complete Bachelor of Arts Degree: 60

· Advising Information:  Department of Foreign Languages - Dr. Dieter Jedan, Chairperson
· Telephone:  (573) 651-2146
· e-mail:  djedan@semovm.semo.edu

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