Foreign Languages B.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Foreign Languages B.A.: 120 credits

Concentrations: Two Languages, Single Language (French, German, Japanese, Spanish)

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.35-40
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements.37
Foreign Languages Program Requirements
Complete the baccalaureate capstone requirement as determined by the program. 1
Concentration
Complete one of the following:30-33
Two languages
French, German, Japanese or Spanish
Electives
General Electives10-18
Total Credits120
1

The baccalaureate capstone requirement for foreign languages may be fulfilled by FREN F431, SPAN F431, JPN F475, GER F431 or GER F432.

Note: In addition to a first and second language, students should complete a well-defined minor related to their career goals. When choosing a minor it is highly recommended that students see an advisor as early as possible.

Note: Recommended background courses: LING F101X and LING F216X.

Note: F100-level language courses (which are preparatory to, but not part of the foreign language degree) may be counted toward the fulfillment of general education requirements.

Concentrations

Two Languages

Two Languages Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
F200 level or above in the first language: French, German, Japanese, or Spanish. 118
F200 level or above in the second language: French, German, Japanese, or Spanish.15
Total Credits33
1

These must include two F400-level courses in the target language taken in residence at UAF.

Single Language

French, German or Spanish

French, German or Spanish Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
Target language at the F200 level or above 130
Total Credits30
1

These may include target language courses and/or courses taken in the target language on an approved study abroad program and up to 6 credits of advisor-approved electives from education or linguistics, but must include two F400-level courses in the target language taken in residence at UAF. 

Japanese

Japanese Concentration Requirements

See requirements under Japanese Studies major.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Understand spoken discourse that is generated by fluent speakers of the target language, including native speakers and films
  • Speak in the target language so as to be able to engage in a variety of situations involving interpersonal and presentational communication
  • Comprehend authentic reading materials written in the target language, including literary texts that demonstrate advanced reading skills
  • Master grammar and write in the target language on a range of topics for diverse audiences
  • Exhibit sophisticated knowledge and understanding of a variety of sociocultural aspects relevant to the target language linguistic communities