Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A.

Students pursuing the Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC) major learn to communicate in diverse languages while deepening their appreciation of the history and traditions of a variety of cultures. Students in the major gain the skills necessary to be active, empathetic and engaged citizens in the global economy and world affairs. The B.A. can lead to employment in fields including advertising, diplomacy, journalism, publishing, teaching, translation, tourism and more.  

Students pursuing the LLC degree track will select one of the following major concentrations, based on their academic and career goals.  

Chinese Studies

Students in the Chinese studies concentration take courses in Mandarin while examining the social and historical aspects of Chinese culture, literature, politics and religion. Students study topics ranging from Tang Dynasty poetry and Chinese linguistics to Taiwanese pop music and contemporary Chinese cinema. China’s impact on the global economy continues to grow significantly, making Chinese studies an ideal double-major for international business students.  

Classics - Classical Studies

Classical literature is foundational in the study of history, art history, philosophy, political science, law, religious studies, modern literature, healthcare professions and the sciences. Through the study and interpretation of these works, students acquire a deeper understanding of the linguistic and conceptual roots of their own cultures, preparing them for careers or future studies in a multitude of fields, including journalism, publishing, education or scholarly research.  

Classics - Greek  

Students develop fluency in Greek so they may study classical texts in their original language. Classical Greek literature is foundational in the study of history, art history, philosophy, political science, law, religious studies, modern literature, healthcare professions and the sciences. Through the study and interpretation of these works, students acquire a deeper understanding of the linguistic and conceptual roots of their own cultures, preparing them for careers or future studies in a multitude of fields, including journalism, publishing, education or scholarly research.  

Classics - Latin

Students who minor in Latin develop fluency in the language and study classical Roman texts in their original language. Classical literature is foundational in the study of history, art history, philosophy, political science, law, religious studies, modern literature, healthcare professions and the sciences. Through the study and interpretation of these works, students acquire a deeper understanding of the linguistic and conceptual roots of their own cultures, preparing them for careers or future studies in a multitude of fields, including journalism, publishing, education or scholarly research.

Classics – Latin PK-12 Teacher Certification 

Students develop competency in Latin and a foundation in Greek, studying classical texts in their original languages. As part of the concentration, they complete a minor in Foreign Language Education, taking courses in diversity of learning, educational psychology, content area literacy, and foreign language methodology. They also complete two semesters of internships in local PK-12 public schools, working with expert coaching teachers. In addition to their Bachelor of Arts degree, graduates of the program earn teacher certification through the South Carolina Department of Education, qualifying them for a career as a Latin teacher in PK-12 schools.

Comparative Literature

In the comparative literature concentration, students examine literature from a multitude of different perspectives. Courses foster the program's core values of linguistic competence, theoretical fluency and broad literary culture. Students learn from renowned faculty on topics from Latin lyric poetry and film studies to poststructuralist and postcolonial theory. Students completing the concentration are prepared for graduate study or to transfer their well-honed writing skills to work in fields including journalism, publishing, education or scholarly research.  

Francophone Studies  

Students take courses in the language, literatures and cultures of France and acquire advanced language skills and cultural knowledge as well as linguistic and cultural proficiency. A background in Francophone studies may benefit those pursuing primary studies or future graduate work in anthropology, art history, law, political science, religious studies and sociology.  
The Francophone Studies Program is an official testing site for the DELF examination, the internationally recognized standard for certifying French language proficiency. Students may prepare and take the exam at the end of their studies.  

Francophone Studies – PK-12 Teacher Certification 

Students study the language, literatures, and cultures of Francophone countries while developing their French language skills at an advanced level. As part of the concentration, they complete a minor in Foreign Language Education, taking courses in diversity of learning, educational psychology, content area literacy, and foreign language methodology. They also complete two semesters of internships in local PK-12 public schools, working with expert coaching teachers. In addition to their Bachelor of Arts degree, graduates of the program earn teacher certification through the South Carolina Department of Education, qualifying them for a career as a French teacher in PK-12 schools.

German

The German concentration offers courses in the language, literatures and cultures of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Students gain transferable skills such as global awareness, cross-cultural literacy and the ability to work with diverse groups, preparing them for employment in a variety of career fields. Additionally, students read works from some of the world’s great philosophers, poets, composers, political thinkers, scientists and theologians in the original German. A background in German benefits those pursuing primary studies or future graduate work in comparative literature, economics, Germanic studies, international business, international law, linguistics or political science.  

German – PK-12 Teacher Certification 

Students study the language, literatures, and cultures of German-speaking countries while developing their German language skills at an advanced level. As part of the concentration, they complete a minor in Foreign Language Education, taking courses in diversity of learning, educational psychology, content area literacy, and foreign language methodology. They also complete two semesters of internships in local PK-12 public schools, working with expert coaching teachers. In addition to their Bachelor of Arts degree, graduates of the program earn teacher certification through the South Carolina Department of Education, qualifying them for a career as a German teacher in PK-12 schools.

Italian

The Italian concentration offers courses in the language, literature, and culture of Italy. Students gain transferable skills such as linguistic proficiency, global awareness, cross-cultural literacy, and the ability to work with diverse groups, preparing them for employment in a variety of careers. A background in Italian benefits those pursuing primary studies or graduate work in art history, comparative literature, environmental studies, history, international business, Italian studies, law, music, or political science.

Linguistics

The Linguistics concentration prepares students in a chosen language and introduces students to the subfields of second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and historical linguistics. Students learn skills applicable to a variety of career fields, such as international and intercultural awareness, data analysis, and understanding of structures, diversity, and change over time. A background in Linguistics benefits those pursuing primary studies or future graduate work in linguistics, language teaching, international business, international law, sociology, anthropology, or political science.

Russian

The Russian concentration offers courses in the language, literatures and cultures of Russia. In addition to acquiring a cultural and historical background, students become proficient in Russian, the seventh most spoken language in the world and one of the official languages of the United Nations. Students gain transferable skills such as global awareness, cross-cultural literacy and the ability to work with diverse groups, which prepare them for employment in a variety of career fields. A background in Russian benefits those pursuing primary studies or graduate work in economics, environmental studies, political science, law, security studies and sociology.  

Spanish

Students develop their Spanish language skills at an advanced level, while deeply engaging with cultural practices of Latin America and Spain. Students gain transferable skills such as global awareness, cross-cultural literacy and the ability to work with diverse groups, which prepare them for employment in a variety of career fields. A background in Spanish benefits those pursuing primary studies or future graduate work in anthropology, Hispanic studies, history, international business, law and political science.  

Spanish –PK-12 Teacher Certification

Students study the language, literatures, and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries while developing their Spanish language skills at an advanced level. As part of the concentration, they complete a minor in Foreign Language Education, taking courses in diversity of learning, educational psychology, content area literacy, and foreign language methodology. They also complete two semesters of internships in local PK-12 public schools, working with expert coaching teachers. In addition to their Bachelor of Arts degree, graduates of the program earn teacher certification through the South Carolina Department of Education, qualifying them for a career as a Spanish teacher in PK-12 schools.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced level proficiency in their target language(s). 
  2. Students will be able to evaluate and discuss literary and cultural texts, or linguistic documents, and advance arguments effectively through strong writing and research skills.
  3. Students will be able to recognize and discuss the significance of the socio-political structures, and the intellectual and literary/or artistic contributions and/or linguistic structures in the target culture and language sphere. 
  4. Students will be able to recognize, describe, and reflect on the cultural practices that shape social interactions in the target culture.

Admissions

Entrance Requirements

New freshmen who meet University admissions standards are eligible for admission to degree programs offered by the college. A student who wishes to enter the College of Arts and Sciences from another college on the Columbia campus must be in good standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. A student who wishes to enter the College of Arts and Sciences from another USC campus must fulfill one of the following requirements:

  1. Be in good standing, meet the admission requirements for a baccalaureate degree on the Columbia campus, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  2. Be in good standing and have completed 30 semester hours with a GPA of 2.00 or higher on a USC campus.

Some programs in the College of Arts and Sciences have special admission requirements established by the department or committee that supervises the specific degree program, for example, Cardiovascular Technology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Economics, Environmental Science, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. These requirements are listed in the sections of this bulletin that describe department and special degree programs.

Additional Admissions Requirements

Classics- Latin PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration

Application and admission to the professional program in education/internship are required for all majors seeking teacher certification. All teacher education candidates must adhere to all education policies and procedures related to clinical experiences and meet University and S.C. Board of Education requirements in order to be recommended for certification. Information is available from academic advisors or the College of Education, Advising and Student Services office, at 803-777-6732.

Francophone Studies PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration

Application and admission to the professional program in education/internship are required for all majors seeking teacher certification. All teacher education candidates must adhere to all education policies and procedures related to clinical experiences and meet University and S.C. Board of Education requirements in order to be recommended for certification. Information is available from academic advisors or the College of Education, Advising and Student Services office, at 803-777-6732.

German PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration

Application and admission to the professional program in education/internship are required for all majors seeking teacher certification. All teacher education candidates must adhere to all education policies and procedures related to clinical experiences and meet University and S.C. Board of Education requirements in order to be recommended for certification. Information is available from academic advisors or the College of Education, Advising and Student Services office, at 803-777-6732.

Spanish PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration

Application and admission to the professional program in education/internship are required for all majors seeking teacher certification. All teacher education candidates must adhere to all education policies and procedures related to clinical experiences and meet University and S.C. Board of Education requirements in order to be recommended for certification. Information is available from academic advisors or the College of Education, Advising and Student Services office, at 803-777-6732.

Degree Requirements (120 hours)

Program of Study

Requirements Credit Hours
1. Carolina Core 32-44
2. College Requirements 15-18
3. Program Requirements 13-49
4. Major Requirements 24-45

Founding Documents Requirement

All undergraduate students must take a 3-credit course or its equivalent with a passing grade in the subject areas of History, Political Science, or African American Studies that covers the founding documents including the United State Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation and one or more documents that are foundational to the African American Freedom struggle, and a minimum of five essays from the Federalist papers.  This course may count as a requirement in any part of the program of study including the Carolina Core, the major, minor or cognate, or as a general elective.  Courses that meet this requirement are listed here.

1. Carolina Core Requirements (32-44 hours)

CMW – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written (6 hours)

must be passed with a grade of C or higher​

ARP – Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving (6-8 hours) 

SCI – Scientific Literacy (8 hours)

GFL – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language  (0-6 hours)

Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required. Students can demonstrate this proficiency by successfully completing Phase II of the Proficiency Test or by successfully completing the 122 course, including the exit exam administered as part of that course.

​It is strongly recommended that students continuing the study of a foreign language begin college-level study of that language in their first semester and continue in that language until their particular foreign language requirement is completed.

GHS – ​Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical Thinking (3 hours) 

GSS – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Sciences (3 hours)

AIU – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding (3 hours)

CMS – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component1 (0-3 hours)

INF – Information Literacy1 (0-3 hours)

VSR – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility1 (0-3 hours)

1

Carolina Core Stand Alone or Overlay Eligible Requirements — Overlay-approved courses offer students the option of meeting two Carolina Core components in a single course. A maximum of two overlays is allowed. The total Carolina Core credit hours must add up to a minimum of 31 hours. Some programs may have a higher number of minimum Carolina Core hours due to specified requirements.

2. College Requirements (15-18 hours)

Foreign Language (0-3 hours) 

  • only if needed to meet 122-level proficiency

History (3 hours) 

The College of Arts and Sciences requires one additional GHS course beyond the Carolina Core GHS requirement. 

  • If the Carolina Core GHS requirement is fulfilled by a U.S. history course, the College of Arts and Sciences history requirement must be fulfilled by a non-U.S. history course.
  • If the Carolina Core GHS requirement is fulfilled by a non-U.S. history course, the College of Arts and Sciences history requirement must be fulfilled by a U.S. history course. 

Please select the College of Arts and Sciences history requirement from the approved list of U.S. and non-U.S. history courses.

Social Science and Fine Arts or Humanities (12 hours) 

Note: Students in the Chinese Studies Concentration must take CHIN 240*, and students in the Russian Concentration must take RUSS 280* as one of the Fine Arts or Humanities courses. Students in the Comparative Literature concentration must take CPLT 270* to fulfill 3 hours of the Fine Arts or Humanities requirement.  If RUSS 280* or CPLT 270* are taken to fulfill the Carolina Core AIU, then students may take any Fine Arts or Humanities from the approved list.  Additionally, students may use the 200-level language courses required as prerequisites for major courses to fulfill 6 hours of the Fine Arts or Humanities requirement, as needed. 

3. Program Requirements (13-49 hours)

Cognate or Minor (12-20 hours) 

Students must complete a cognate (12 hours) or a minor as part of this program.  In lieu of a cognate or minor, an additional major may be added to a student’s program of study. Additional majors must include all major courses as well as any prescribed courses noted (*) in the bulletin.  Prescribed courses noted in the bulletin may be shared with Carolina Core, College requirements, and Program requirements in the primary program. 

Students completing the PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration for French, Classics-Latin, German, or Spanish must complete a Foreign Language Education Minor. (20 hours)

Cognate (12 hours)

The cognate must consist of twelve (12) hours of courses at the advanced level, outside of but related to the major. The cognate may be taken in one or more departments or programs.

Courses offered by departments and programs that are acceptable for cognate credit are outlined in the section titled Courses Acceptable for Cognate Credit in Degree Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Some major programs have specific cognate requirements. It should be emphasized that the cognate is not a second set of elective courses to be chosen at random by the student. Students are urged to consult their major advisors for specific requirements in their major.

For Bachelor of Arts degrees, all cognate courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Minor (18 hours)

In place of the cognate a student in the College of Arts and Sciences may choose a minor consisting of at least 18 credit hours of prescribed courses.

The minor is intended to develop a coherent basic preparation in a second area of study. It differs from the cognate inasmuch as the courses must follow a structured sequence.

Courses applied toward general education requirements cannot be counted toward the minor. No course may satisfy both major and minor requirements. All minor courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. At least half of the courses in the minor must be completed in residence at the University.

A list of minor programs of study can be found at Programs A-Z.

Electives (0-37 hours)

120 (or 128) degree applicable credits are required to complete any degree at USC. After the cognate, minor or second major is complete, any additional credits needed to reach 120 (or 128) total credits can be fulfilled by electives. No courses of a remedial, developmental, skill-acquiring, or vocational nature may apply as credit toward degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences allows the use of the Pass-Fail option on elective courses. Further clarification on inapplicable courses can be obtained from the College of Arts and Sciences.

4. Major Requirements (24-45 hours)

A minimum grade of C is required in all major courses.

Students in the Languages, Literatures and Cultures major must complete one of the following concentrations.

Chinese Studies Concentration (24 hours)

Note: Students in the Chinese Studies concentration must have taken CHIN 221, CHIN 222 and CHIN 240 (may count for college requirements)

Course Title Credits
CHIN 321Advanced intermediate Mandarin Chinese I3
CHIN 322Advanced Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II3
CHIN 421Advanced Chinese I3
CHIN 422Advanced Chinese II3
Select 12 hours from the following:12
CHIN/WGST 335
Women in China
CHIN 340
Introduction to Premodern Chinese Literature
CHIN 341
Modern Chinese Literature
CHIN/FAMS 365
Screening China
CHIN 398
Selected Topics (may be repeated)
CHIN 550
Advanced Special Topics in Chinese Studies
Total Credit Hours24

Classics- Classical Studies Concentration (24 hours)

Course Title Credits
CLAS 586Classical Mythology3
CPLT 301Great Books of the Western World I3
or CLAS 401 Greek and Latin Literature in Translation
Select 3 hours from the following:3
GREK or LATN 300 or above
Select 3 hours from the following:3
CLAS 305
Greece and Rome in Film and Popular Culture
CLAS 320
Sexuality and Gender in Ancient Greece
CLAS 321
Sexuality, Gender, and Power in Ancient Rome
Select 3 hours from the following:3
HIST 302
Greek History and Civilization to 146 B.C.
HIST 303
Roman Republic and Early Empire
HIST 304
Late Antiquity: Imperial Rome to Islam
Select 9 hours of Program Electives:9
ARTH 313
History of Roman Art
ARTH 320
History of Italian Renaissance Art
ARTH 514
Topics in Ancient Art
ARTH 520
History of Renaissance Painting
ARTH 524
Topics in Renaissance Art
CLAS 240
Sport and Combat in the Ancient World
CLAS 301
Ancient Philosophy
CLAS 302
Greek and Roman Philosophy after Aristotle
CLAS 360
Classical Origins of Western Medical Ethics
CLAS 361
Between Magic and Method: Ancient Medicine
CLAS 370
Rise and Fall of the Athenian Empire
CLAS 371
The Caesars: Rome's First Family
CLAS 372
The Age of Alexander the Great
CLAS 373
The Fall of the Roman Empire
CLAS 380
The Ancient Novel
CLAS 381
Plutarch's Lives of Greeks and Romans
CLAS 401
Greek and Latin Literature in Translation
CLAS 469
Classical Drama
CPLT 301
Great Books of the Western World I
HIST 302
Greek History and Civilization to 146 B.C.
HIST 303
Roman Republic and Early Empire
HIST 304
Late Antiquity: Imperial Rome to Islam
HIST 325
Byzantine History: 4th to 11th Centuries
PHIL 505
Plato
PHIL 506
Aristotle
PHIL 526
Hellenistic Philosophy
RELG 302
New Testament
RELG 310
Paul and the Philosophers
RELG 311
Gospel Literature and the Formation of Christianity
RELG 312
The Life and Letters of Paul
RELG 315
Early Christianity
RELG 316
Imagining Jesus: Antiquity to Present
RELG 410
Origins of Western Morality
Courses with appropriate content, such as Special Topics courses, may be applied with permission of advisor.
Total Credit Hours24

Classics- Greek Concentration (24 hours)

Course Title Credits
Select 18 hours from GREK 300 or above18
Select 3 hours from LATN 300 or above3
CLAS 586Classical Mythology3
Total Credit Hours24

Classics- Latin Concentration (24 hours)

Course Title Credits
Select 18 hours from LATN 300 or above18
Select 3 hours from GREK 300 or above3
CLAS 586Classical Mythology3
Total Credit Hours24

Classics- Latin PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration (45 hours)

Students in the Latin PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration must complete the Foreign Language Education Minor as part of the program.

Course Title Credits
Select 18 hours of LATN 300 or above18
Select 6 hours of GREK 300 or above6
CLAS 586Classical Mythology3
FORL 448Teaching Internship in Foreign Languages3
FORL 474Directed Teaching in Foreign Languages15
Total Credit Hours45

Comparative Literature Concentration (30-36 hours)

Note: Students in the Comparative Literature concentration must have taken CPLT 270

Course Title Credits
CPLT 300What is Comparative Literature3
Select 2 courses from the following:6
CPLT 301
Great Books of the Western World I
CPLT 302
Great Books of the Western World II
CPLT 303
Great Books of the Eastern World
CPLT 415Topics in Comparative Literary Relations3
Select one of the following:3
CPLT 499
Senior Thesis 1
Any literature course from a foreign language 200-level or above - may be in translation
Select one course from CPLT 300 or above3
Select 2 literature courses from a foreign language 300-level or above - may not be in translation.6
Select 1 literature course from a second foreign language 300-level or above - may be in translation3
Students in the Comparative Literature Concentration are required to demonstrate proficiency in a second foreign language. Students must reach proficiency equivalent to the 122 course in the second language, through course credit or the corresponding foreign language placement score. Students who test out of the 122-level of the second foreign language will be required to take a higher-level course in the language for a minimum of 3 credit hours.3-9
Total Credit Hours30-36
1

Thesis prepared for CPLT 499 can be combined with another research project (such as Honor’s thesis or Magellan Scholar project), if approved by the CPLT Program Director.  While CPLT 499 is optional, this course will also count towards Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Research.

Francophone Studies Concentration (27 hours)

Course Title Credits
FREN 309Reading French Texts3
FREN 310Advanced Oral Communication3
FREN 311French Composition3
Select an additional 18 hours from FREN 300-500 18
Total Credit Hours27

Francophone Studies PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration (45 hours)

Students in the Francophone Studies PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration must complete the Foreign Language Education Minor as part of the program.

Course Title Credits
FREN 309Reading French Texts3
FREN 310Advanced Oral Communication3
FREN 311French Composition3
FREN 517French Linguistics3
Select an additional 15 hours from FREN 300-500 15
FORL 448Teaching Internship in Foreign Languages3
FORL 474Directed Teaching in Foreign Languages15
Total Credit Hours45

Students must score at least advanced-low on the Oral Proficiency Interview before their student teaching internship.

German Concentration (27 hours)

Course Title Credits
GERM 310German Conversation3
GERM 311German Conversation and Composition3
GERM 340Readings in German Literature3
GERM 411Advanced German Conversation3
Select 15 hours from GERM 220-598 115
Only one 200-level GERM course may apply in the concentration
Students may include one German culture course at the 300 level and above from the following:
ARTH 321
History of Northern Renaissance Art
ARTH 326
History of Northern Baroque Art
HIST 338
Modern Germany
HIST 375
Nazis and Fascists in European History, 1919-1945
HIST 376
War and European Society, 1914-1945
HIST 380
History of the Holocaust
LING 503
Introduction to German Linguistics
LING 533
Introduction to the Germanic Languages
LING 548
German Sociolinguistics
PHIL 502
Continental Rationalism
PHIL 509
Kant
RELG 373
Literature and Film of the Holocaust
JSTU 373
Literature and Film of the Holocaust
JSTU 492
History of the Holocaust
Total Credit Hours27

Note: Three courses taught in English may apply to the major. German majors taking a course in English must do some of the readings in German, where possible. GERM 398 may be repeated as topics vary.

German PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration (45 hours)

Students in the German PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration must complete the Foreign Language Education Minor as part of the program.

Course Title Credits
GERM 310German Conversation3
GERM 311German Conversation and Composition3
GERM 340Readings in German Literature3
GERM 411Advanced German Conversation3
GERM 515Introduction to German Linguistics3
Select 12 hours from GERM 220-59812
Only 1 course at the 200 level may be applied to the concentration
Students may include one German culture course at the 300 level and above from the following:
ARTH 321
History of Northern Renaissance Art
ARTH 326
History of Northern Baroque Art
HIST 338
Modern Germany
HIST 375
Nazis and Fascists in European History, 1919-1945
HIST 376
War and European Society, 1914-1945
HIST 380
History of the Holocaust
LING 503
Introduction to German Linguistics
LING 533
Introduction to the Germanic Languages
LING 548
German Sociolinguistics
PHIL 502
Continental Rationalism
PHIL 509
Kant
RELG 373
Literature and Film of the Holocaust
JSTU 373
Literature and Film of the Holocaust
JSTU 492
History of the Holocaust
FORL 448Teaching Internship in Foreign Languages3
FORL 474Directed Teaching in Foreign Languages15
Total Credit Hours45

Note: Three courses taught in English may apply to the major. German majors taking a course in English must do some of the readings in German, where possible. GERM 398 may be repeated as topics vary.

Students must score at least advanced-low on the Oral Proficiency Interview before their student teaching internship.

Italian Concentration (27 hours)

Note: Students in the Italian concentration must have completed ITAL 221 and ITAL 222 or ITAL 230 (may count for Carolina Core and College requirements). For the Major Concentration in Italian, one course may be taken in English, with the option to petition to take additional courses in English, as needed and appropriate.

Course Title Credits
ITAL 310Italian Conversation3
ITAL 311Writing in Italian3
Select one of the following:3
ITAL 355
Survey of Italian Literature I (1200-1850)
ITAL 360
Survey of Italian Literature II: 19th-21st Centuries
Select 18 hours from the following:18
ITAL 330
TEATROMANIA: Italian Theater Practicum
ITAL 340
The Other Italians: Emigrants and Immigrants
ITAL 350
Advanced Italian Study Abroad
ITAL 355
Survey of Italian Literature I (1200-1850)
ITAL 360
Survey of Italian Literature II: 19th-21st Centuries
ITAL 398
Selected Topics
ITAL 399
Independent Study
ITAL 400
Contemporary Italian Civilization
ITAL 402
Italian Food Culture: Adaptability and Sustainability in Italian and Global Food Systems
ITAL 404
Twentieth Century Italian Literature
ITAL 405
The Italian Love Lyric
ITAL 406
Business Readings in Italian
ITAL 407
Advanced Conversation and Composition
ITAL 411
Italian Literature in Translation
ITAL 412
Post-World War II Italian Cinema
ITAL 499
Senior Project
ITAL 500
Machiavelli and Renaissance Florence
ITAL 502
Cercasi Umore: Understanding Italy
ITAL 504
The Italian Novella
ITAL 560
Independent Studies in Italian Literature
ITAL 561
Independent Studies in Italian Literature
Total Credit Hours27

Linguistics Concentration (30 hours)

Course Title Credits
Two courses at the 300-level or above in the same language 6
FORL 360Introduction to Intercultural Communication3
Select one of the following:3
ANTH 373
Introduction to Language Sciences
ENGL 389
The English Language
LING 300
Introduction to Language Sciences
LING 301
The English Language
PSYC 470
Introduction to Language Sciences
Select one of the following in Language Linguistics:3
FREN 517
French Linguistics
GERM 515
Introduction to German Linguistics
LING 502
French Linguistics
LING 503
Introduction to German Linguistics
LING 504
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
SPAN 515
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Select one of the following in Sociolinguistics:3
ANTH 355
Language, Culture, and Society
GERM 518
German Sociolinguistics
JAPA 500
Japanese Language in Society
LING 303
Chinese Language and Society
LING 340
Language, Culture, and Society
LING 546
Japanese Language in Society
LING 548
German Sociolinguistics
Select one of the following in Historical Linguistics:3
GERM 516
History of the German Language
LING 530
Language Change
Select one of the following in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching3
FORL 472
Introduction to Technology in Language Education
FORL 510
Teaching Second Languages to Young Children
FORL 511
Teaching Foreign Languages in Secondary Schools
LING 395
Teaching English Abroad
LING 472
Introduction to Technology in Language Education
LING 474
Cognitive and Social Aspects of Bilingualism
Select two courses with linguistics content from the following:6
FREN 300
French Phonetics
FREN 516
French Phonology
GERM 517
Introduction to the Germanic Languages
LING 512
French Phonology
LING 554
The Structure of Modern Spanish
LING 514
Contrastive English-Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
LING 345
Language in the USA
LING 542
Research in Language Conflict and Language Rights
LING 556
Language and Globalization
SPAN 517
Contrastive English-Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
Total Credit Hours30

Russian Concentration (24 hours)

Note: Students in the Russian concentration must have taken RUSS 201, RUSS 202 and RUSS 280 (may count for Carolina Core and College requirements)

Course Title Credits
RUSS 301Russian Conversation and Composition I3
RUSS 302Russian Conversation and Composition II3
RUSS 320Twentieth-Century Russian Literature in Translation3
or RUSS 319 Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature in Translation
RUSS 401Advanced Russian I3
RUSS 402Advanced Russian II3
Select 9 additional hours of RUSS 300-500 level9
Total Credit Hours24

Spanish Concentration (27 hours)

All students in the Spanish concentration sit for the STAMP test during SPAN 312. Students not taking SPAN 312 on campus should contact the Spanish Program Director for instructions regarding the test.

Course Title Credits
SPAN 302Advanced Spanish3
SPAN 303Cultural Readings and Advanced Composition3
SPAN 312Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literary Texts3
SPAN 400Spanish Culture3
or SPAN 500 Contemporary Spain
SPAN 401Latin American Culture3
or SPAN 501 Contemporary Latin America
Select one of the following:3
SPAN 404
Spanish Literature
SPAN 405
Latin American Literature
SPAN 475
Advanced Special Topics in Hispanic Literature
Select an additional 9 hours from SPAN 304 and above, only one of which may be taught in English, or PORT 299 or above.9
Total Credit Hours27

Notes: Only SPAN courses taken at a level equal to or above a student’s language placement score will count towards the major, unless otherwise approved by the Spanish Program.

Students who place out of the SPAN 302 requirement should replace it with another SPAN course equal to or above their level of placement.

Spanish PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration (45 hours)

All majors sit for the STAMP test during SPAN 312. Students not taking SPAN 312 on campus should contact the Spanish Program Director for instructions regarding the test.

Students in the Spanish PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration must complete the Foreign Language Education Minor as part of the program.

Course Title Credits
SPAN 302Advanced Spanish3
SPAN 303Cultural Readings and Advanced Composition3
SPAN 312Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literary Texts3
SPAN 400Spanish Culture3
or SPAN 500 Contemporary Spain
SPAN 401Latin American Culture3
or SPAN 501 Contemporary Latin America
SPAN 515Introduction to Spanish Linguistics3
Select one of the following:3
SPAN 404
Spanish Literature
SPAN 405
Latin American Literature
SPAN 475
Advanced Special Topics in Hispanic Literature
Select an additional 6 hours from SPAN 304 and above,only one of which may be taught in English, or PORT 299 or above.6
Internships and Student Teaching18
FORL 448
Teaching Internship in Foreign Languages
FORL 474
Directed Teaching in Foreign Languages
Total Credit Hours45

Notes: Only SPAN courses taken at a level equal to or above a student’s language placement score will count towards the major, unless otherwise approved by the Spanish Program Director.

Students who place out of the SPAN 302 requirement should replace it with another SPAN course equal to or above their level of placement.

Students must score at least advanced-low on the Oral Proficiency Interview before their student teaching internship.

Major Map

A major map is a layout of required courses in a given program of study, including critical courses and suggested course sequences to ensure a clear path to graduation.

Major maps are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters.

Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Chinese Studies Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Classics-Classical Studies Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Classics- Greek Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Classics- Latin Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Classics- Latin PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Comparative Literature Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Francophone Studies Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Francophone Studies PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. German Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. German PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Italian Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Linguistics Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Russian Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Spanish Concentration
Languages, Literatures and Cultures, B.A. Spanish PK-12 Teacher Certification Concentration