Modern Languages and Cultures Major, BA

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

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	39
Open Electives	26-37
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		44-55
Total Credits		44-55

Major Requirements (39 Credits)

Course List
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 (26-37 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 26-37 credits		26-37
Total Credits		26-37

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.

Plan of Study Grid
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 (Required Lab component carries zero credits)	3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
	Credits	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
	Credits	15
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
	Credits	12
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		1
DYS 499B	Senior Year Experience in Modern Languages and Cultures	3
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	120