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2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
French - BA
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Languages, Philosophy and Communication Studies
Students must complete the General Education Requirements .
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
- or ; or or will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) and Social Sciences (DSS)
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French, German, and Spanish Major Programs
The goal of the French, German, and Spanish BA degree programs is to prepare students to be able to take advanced studies in these languages, literatures, and cultures; to be quality teachers of these languages, literatures, and cultures in the public schools; and to provide those who may enter other professions a solid grounding in these languages, literatures, and cultures, in order that they may function as members of the international community. The curricula supporting these goals includes courses in language, literature, civilization, culture, and linguistics. See the course requirements which follow. Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
Or
- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
Or
- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
Or
- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
Or
- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Course Requirements
Language Major Requirements
French Major and Minor Requirements
Minimum Departmental Requirements
Total Credits:
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French Major |
33 |
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French Major, Teaching Emphasis |
31 FREN & 31 SCED |
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French Minor |
12 |
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French Minor, Teaching Emphasis |
16 FREN & 31 SCED |
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French Major, Teaching Emphasis without licensure |
35 |
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French Minor, Teaching Emphasis without licensure |
20 |
| Grade Point Average to Declare a Major or Minor |
2.5 Career GPA |
| Grade Point Average to Graduate with Major or Minor |
2.5 GPA within Major/Minor Classes |
| A minimum of 50 percent of minor credits must be earned at USU |
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Note:
Courses for French Majors and Minors require a minimum of C- or better.
Courses for French Majors and Minors may not be taken on a Pass/ Fail Basis (except for FREN 3030 ).
French Major (33 credits) (2.5 GPA)
A. Required Course (3 credits)
B. Elective Courses (30 credits minimum)
Students must complete at least 30 credits of upper-division coursework selected from the following list. Note:
Students should note that no more than two upper-division French courses taught in English can be applied toward the French majors. French Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (31 FREN credits & 31 SCED credits) (2.5 GPA)
Note:
The following requirements only specify courses offered by the Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies. To be licensed to teach in the Utah public secondary school system, students with a teaching emphasis must also complete additional courses (approximately 31 credits) required by the Secondary Education Program. For more information, please contact the Secondary Education Program, Education Building 330, or review the supplementary section, entitled Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) Level Outline . I. French and Linguistics Courses (31 credits)
A. Required Courses (25 credits)
B. Elective Courses (6 credits)
Students must complete 6 additional upper-division credits in coursework either not taken above or from the following list: Note:
1 Students with foreign experience may be advised to enroll in FREN 3060 or FREN 4060 , depending upon results of a placement test and/or instructor’s determination.
2 Only two credits of FREN 4920 may count toward the French Major or French Major— Teaching Emphasis.
3 It is recommended that LING 4100 be taken before FREN 4200 .
4 This course may be repeated one time for credit with different content.
5 Students should take FREN 4200 near the end of their coursework. Please note that FREN 4200 is offered every other year.
6 Students desiring to apply study abroad credits toward these degrees must obtain approval from the LPSC office prior to participating.
7 This course may be repeated for additional credit. Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)-Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies
Most of the courses listed below count for both teaching emphasis and the teaching minor.
A. Level 1 (first semester in program)
C. Level 3
Because student teaching requires a major commitment of time and energy, students should take only the course listed below during this semester. Students are also urged to forgo outside employment, if possible, during the student teaching experience. Note:
1 The Clinical Experience II course is taught under course number 4300 in various departments. Course title varies among departments.
2 The Special Methods II course is taught under course number 4400.
3 LING 4300 and LING 4400 must be taken during the same semester, and should be the last courses taken for the major or minor. These courses should be taken the Fall semester before student teaching. French Major and/or Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure (major 35 credits, minor 20 credits) (2.5 GPA)
It is possible to have a teaching emphasis within a major or minor in French without receiving Secondary School teaching licensure. However, unless the student is an elementary education major, he or she would not be able to teach in Utah public schools (nor at many private ones). Graduating without licensure may allow employment at some community colleges and universities.
In order to complete the French Major—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (French and Linguistics Courses) of the French Major—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (31 credits), plus LING 4300 and LING 4400 , for a total of 35 credits.
Similarly, to complete a French Minor—Teaching Emphasis without Secondary School Licensure, students must fulfill all of the requirements listed under Section I (French and Linguistics Courses) of the French Minor—Teaching Emphasis with Secondary School Licensure (16 credits), plus LING 3300 and LING 4400 , for a total of 20 credits.
For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership in the Jones Education Building 330, or go online to teal.usu.edu and click on undergraduate programs, and then secondary programs. Minimum University Requirements
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