The faculty of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is committed to preparing students for participation in a global environment, be it business, teaching, government agencies, or graduate studies. More and more students pursue dual majors or minors in a foreign language and another area because knowing a foreign language is an advantage for future careers. Furthermore, while studying a foreign language helps students learn about other cultures and languages, it also strengthens linguistic and cultural competence in English. Finally, studying a foreign language enhances analytical and interpretive abilities. The department offers a wide spectrum of courses in literature, film studies, linguistics, phonetics, civilization, translation, conversation, and composition. Majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad in order to immerse themselves completely in the culture.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers majors in French, German and Spanish.
Requirements for a Major in French for the B.A. degree:
Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours, including 201-202 or the equivalent and thirty hours at the 300-400 level of which at least 6 hours must be at the 400 level.Only 3 of the hours at the 400 level may be obtained by means of a FRH 491 or 498. Click here to view worksheet
Requirements for a Major in French for the B.A. degree with teacher Licensure : 36 hours, including 201-202 or the equivalent and 30 hours at the 300-400 level and Teacher Licensure Program Requirements. Students seeking licensure in French (K-12) must complete FRH 301, 302, 303, 306, 308, 311, 321, 322 and at least 6 credit hours at eh 400 level, only 3 of which may be obtaind by means of FRH 491 or 498. A grade of "C-" or better is required in each course counted toward the major and a "C" (2.00) average or better for all courses counted toward the major. Recommended: HST 101 and 102. Students must also satisfy the professional education requirements listed under the Watson School of Education. For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson School of Education section of this catalogue. Students palnning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophmore year) and plan their program in regular consultation with their advisors. teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time. Click here to view worksheet
Requirements for a Minor in French:
Completion of a minimum of 18
semester hours at the 200 level and above, excluding FRH 209. Of these,
at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.
Requirements for a Major in German for the B.A. degree:
Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours, including 201-202 or the equivalent and thirty hours at the 300-400 level. Click here to view worksheet.
Requirements for a Minor in German:
Completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours at the 200 level and above, excluding GER 209. Of these, at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.
Requirements for a Major in Spanish for a B.A. degree:
Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours, including 202-203 or the equivalant and 30 hours at the 300-400 level (of which at least 6 must be at the 400 level). No more than 3 hours of SPN 491 and 498 credit combined may count towards major requirements. All Spanish majors should contact Ms. Donna Treolo treolod@uncw.edu regarding an academic advisor for Spanish. Click here to view worksheet
Requirements for a Major in Spanish for the B.A. degree with Teacher Licensure: 36 hours, including 202-203 or the equivalent and thirty hours at the 300-400 level and Teacher Licensure Program Requirements. Students seeking licensure in Spanish. (K-12) must complete the requirements for the Spanish major (specifically required are SPN 305, 306, 307, 308, 311, 312, 321, 322 and at least 6 hours at the 400 level, only 3 of which may be obtained by means of SPN 491 or 498). A grade of "C" or better is required in each course counted toward the major and a "C" (2.00) average or better for all courses counted toward the major. Students must also satisfy the professional education requirements listed under the Watson School of Education. For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for the licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson School of Education section of this catalogue. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time. Teacher licensure students are advised by Dr. Joann Mount mountj@uncw.edu or Dr. Mary Watts wattsm@uncw.edu. Click here to view worksheet
Requirements for a Minor in Spanish:
Completion of a minimum of 21 hours at the 200 level and above, excluding SPN 209, 210, 211, and 212. Of these, at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher. Dr. Brian Chandler chandlerb@uncw.edu serves as advisor to all students who seek a minor in Spanish.
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Interdisciplinary programs:
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures teaches classes in several interdepartmental minors programs, including European Studies, Classical Studies, Film Studies, Women’s Studies, and Latin American Studies. Students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of classes as outlined in the catalog descriptions of these courses. Foreign language faculty are also involved in the interdisciplinary degrees granted through the Honors Program and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies.
