Campus: NYC
This program is designed for students who wish to acquire linguistic, cultural, and literary skills in one or two foreign languages. Instead of a second language, they may choose from among four interdisciplinary area studies tracks. This program prepares students for graduate school in foreign languages or for employment in the fields of travel and tourism, media and entertainment, diplomacy, teaching, and public service.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 39 |
| Open Electives | 34-45 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
Major Requirements (39 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| 300-level courses | ||
| Select eight courses in either French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish: | 24 | |
| Tracks | ||
| Select four courses in one of the following tracks: | 12 | |
| A. Second Language Track (Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish) on any level. | ||
| B. Italian Studies Track | ||
| C. Francophone Studies Track | ||
| D. Hispanic Studies Track | ||
| E. Slavic Studies Track | ||
| Major Required Course | ||
| DYS 499B | Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Open Electives (34-45 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 34-45 credits | 34-45 | |
| Total Credits | 34-45 | |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3 | |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life (or MAT course according to placement) | 3 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| Two Western Heritage (AOK2), Writing Enhanced (WE), Learning Community (LC) courses | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Second Language Course, if applicable | 3 | |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| One Lab science course | 3 | |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 0-3 |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits | 13-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Second Language or Language Studies track | 3 | |
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| One Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5) course | 3 | |
| One Humanistic and Creative Expression (AOK3) course (Writing Enhanced (WE) course) | 3 | |
| One Major Language 200-level or higher course or One elective course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Second Language or Language Studies track | 3 | |
| One Major Language 200-level or higher course or one Elective course | 3 | |
| One Humanistic and Creative Expression (AOK4) course | 3 | |
| One Analysis of Human, Social, and Natural Phenomena (AOK5) course | 3 | |
| One Civic Engagement (CE) course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| One Major language 300-level course | 3 | |
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| One World Traditions and Cultures (AOK3) course | 3 | |
| Second Language or Language Studies track | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| One World Traditions and Cultures (AOK3) course | 3 | |
| Second Language or Language Studies track or Open Elective course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| One Major Language 300-level or higher course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| DYS 499B | Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 125-128 | |