Modern Foreign Languages Major

Requirements

Minimum 24 advanced credits in one language and 18 advanced credits in another.

First Language

For the first language: 201-202 (Composition/Conversation); two 200 level culture courses; Lan 300 (Study Abroad one semester); two 300 level courses; two 400 level senior seminar courses; Comprehensive Examination; two additional 200 level culture courses are strongly recommended.

Second Language

For the second language, a minimum of 18 advanced credits, Language 300 (Study Abroad) and Comprehensive Examination are required.

Senior Experience

The Senior Experience for students in the Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Department includes two 400-level Senior Seminars and a comprehensive examination (which includes a written and oral component). Through their research papers and oral presentations in these two components, students are required to demonstrate not only a competence in their major field, but also a thorough integration of the Liberal Studies core of Nazareth College with that major.

Sample Program for Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures

A sample program for the modern foreign languages and literatures program.

Freshman Year

Perspectives I Credits: 9
For. Lang. (103-104) Credits: 6
Mth/Sci Core (Persp I) Credits: 7

As well as:

Sophomore Year

Perspectives I Credits: 3
Mth/Sci (Pers. II) Credits: 3
Major Lang. (201, 202) Credits: 6
Major Lang. (203, 204) Credits: 6
Electives Credits: 12

Junior Year

Perspectives I Credits: 6
Perspectives II Credits: 6
Major Lang. Credits: 6
Electives Credits: 12

Senior Year

Perspectives II Credits: 3
Major Lang (300 level). Credits: 6
Major Lang (400 level) Credits: 6
Electives Credits: 15
For Lang 499 Credits: 0