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French/Spanish, BA

Location(s): WWU - Bellingham


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Department of Modern and Classical Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

100 credits

Introduction

In keeping with the aim of providing the skills needed to learn about a culture in depth, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages trains in two areas: language structure and literary analysis. Language structure is taught both holistically and analytically. Holistic language learning is facilitated by modern methods and multimedia technology, as well as study abroad opportunities. The department supports the analytical instruction of language structure through a full range of skills courses, as well as a significant number of courses in composition, culture, and literature. Literary analysis is essential to a student’s understanding of the highest achievements in aesthetic expression of a culture’s values.

The department provides instruction in history and culture, as well as literary theory, with an end to enabling the student to gain access to the intellectual life in the culture. The department imparts skills to future world language teachers so that they may similarly enable high school students to begin the acquisition of world languages.

Why Consider a French/Spanish Major?

The department provides students the skills to learn firsthand about major world societies. The department believes that the best way to understand a culture directly is through its language. The modern languages offered in the department are spoken natively by nearly two billion people. The multifaceted programs of the department provide an opening to the world through language, literature, culture and civilization. It is a meeting place for true diversity.

 Contact Information

French Advisor
Please see the department for the
most up-to-date information.
Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918

Spanish Advisor
Please see the department for the
most up-to-date information.
Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918

Modern and Classical Languages
Department Office

Miller Hall 223
360-650-3918

 Sample Careers

Interpreter | Foreign Correspondent | Foreign Service Officer | FBI Agent | Educator | Linguist | Travel Writer | All careers involving communication

 Major/Career Resources

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Make an appointment with the language advisor.

When meeting with a language advisor, you should bring:

Students seeking admission to the French/Spanish major must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete at least one Spanish course at Western

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors. A GPA of 2.50 or above in both languages is required.

Requirements


❑ 50 credits at the 200 level or above in a first language, 50 credits at the 200 level or above in a second language (100 credits total)
❑ Student must successfully complete the most advanced skills course in both languages as well as at least one course per language in culture and one in literature; limit of 15 credits at 200 level per language

French (50 credits at the 200 level or above)


Spanish (50 credits at the 200 level or above)


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