The Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages can be taken with a Major in French, in German, or in Spanish.

In addition to the required twenty-seven hours of course work in their area of concentration, all modern language majors must take MLAN 308 and four semesters of a language different from the one of their concentration OR MLAN 308, two semesters of a language other than the one of their concentration, CLST 210, and either MLAN 205G or MLAN 206G.

Native speakers of French, German, and Spanish who choose to major in their native language may not register for 300 or 400 level conversation courses but may substitute any other 300 or 400 level elective course to complete the required number of hours for the modern language major. No student may present more than twelve hours of topics credit or six hours of independent study credit toward the major program. Once a student has established competency at a specific level in a foreign language, no credit can be obtained for course work taken at a lower level in the same foreign language. Selected modern language majors may be asked to take a state-mandated assessment test during the year in which they complete their major program. A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses that are to be counted toward the completion of a major or minor program in modern languages.

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures also offers Minor Programs in French, German, Spanish, Latin, and in Classical Studies. In addition, students can take courses in Arabic, in Italian, and, starting from fall 2007, in Chinese.

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Five-year Teacher Preparation Programs

For those students wishing to become teachers, CNU has programs leading to a bachelor's degree in Modern Languages with a concentration in French and Spanish and the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching). This program also includes teacher licensure. Application to these programs is made during the second semester of the junior year. Because course sequencing is critical to success, interested students should talk to an advisor about their interest in the five-year program early. For information about admission to the five-year program and program requirements, consult the Graduate Catalog (pdf) or your department advisor.