Bachelor of Arts with a major in Foreign Languages and a concentration in French

The ability to communicate in more than one language has become a prized skill in the global marketplace. The foreign language major prepares students for this changing marketplace. The French track is designed for students interested in the French language and French-speaking cultures. Students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in French and be prepared to use the French language in their field of interest upon graduation. Study abroad and other activities are available to promote language proficiency. The program consists 30 hours of upper-division French classes.

Core Curriculum Areas A‑E: 42 Hours

For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .

Core Curriculum Area F: 18 Hours

Select three of the following courses: 9

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

WELL 1000 - Wellness
Activity Course: 1
Activity Course: 1

Major Concentration: 30 Hours

(Grade of C or better is required in all major courses)

Select seven courses from the following: 21

Minor Concentration: 15-18 Hours

Electives: 12-15 Hours

Total Hours for the Degree: 124

For information on foreign language credit by examination through CLEP, the International Baccalaureate Program or the Defense Language Institute, see the Admissions web page: http://www.gru.edu/admissions/

For student and program assessment, the Department of English and Foreign Languages has instituted the following policies. Except where noted, they are intended for all students enrolled in upper division foreign language courses, regardless of major, minor or degree seeking status.

Portfolios - Students who are completing their fourth upper-division Spanish, French or German course must submit their Junior Portfolio (JP) by the deadline indicated that semester. Students who do not successfully complete their JP will receive an Incomplete in the course.

Students who have completed nine upper-division Spanish or French courses, or will complete the ninth course during that semester must submit their Senior Portfolio (SP) by the deadline indicated. The successful completion of the SP is a graduation requirement. Students who do not successfully complete their SP will receive an Incomplete in the course. The JP and the SP cannot be submitted in the same semester.

Departmental Exams - Students who are completing their fourth upper-division Spanish, French or German course must take the departmental exam, level one, during that semester. Students who do not complete the exam will receive an Incomplete in the course. Students who are completing their ninth upper-division Spanish or French course must take the departmental exam, level two, during that semester. Students who do not complete the exam will receive an Incomplete in the course.

Exit Interviews - All foreign language majors are required to participate in the exit interview the semester they are completing their ninth upper-division foreign language course.

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