Department of Modern and Classical Languages
841 General Classroom Building
404/413-5980
www.gsu.edu/languages
Fernando Reati, Chair
Germán Torres, Associate Chair
Rudy Alcocer, Undergraduate Director
Kay Doig, Head of French section and Adviser
Peter Swanson, Head of Foreign Language Education and Adviser
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages serves a threefold purpose: to encourage an appreciation of humanistic values through the study of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures; to teach foreign languages as a means of communication; and to prepare students for academic careers and the opportunities available in the field of international business. As part of a dynamic urban university in a city of growing international awareness and status, the department is fulfilling its responsibility to meet the increasing foreign language needs of the governmental, business, and professional communities.
The department recognizes that an active command of the foreign language and a thorough exploration of the foreign culture form an essential basis for further study in the various areas of its curriculum. To this end, the department sponsors a study-abroad program in Tours (France).
The department maintains a state-of-the-art multimedia Language Acquisition and Resource Center (LARC) with a digital audio laboratory with 50 student computer workstations. The digital lab serves a dual purpose in allowing both independent student access to digitized audio files and interactive software that accompanies the language texts, and also in providing a multimedia environment for teacher-led listening, speaking, and recording activities. In addition to the audio lab, the LARC features a tutoring center and resource library, as well as 17 stand-alone computers for student use. To assist in the development of the student's active language skills and to provide added cultural enrichment, the LARC contains a wide range of audiovisual materials, including an extensive collection of videos, CD Roms and DVDs.
The department sponsors two Freshman Learning Communities each year. One group is designed for students interested in using their foreign language in international business. The other, sponsored jointly by the Department of Applied Linguistics/ESL, is in Language Studies.
For students who hope to teach at the K-12 levels, the department offers a concentration that leads to certification in French.
For students who view language study as a preparation for a career in the business world, the department has two special programs: a concentration in the business language of French; and a practicum in an internationally oriented business or service organization in the metro area for qualified and interested students in their senior year. The department also offers two programs in conjunction with other colleges: the Bachelor of Arts in French and MIB Joint Degree Program, in collaboration with the Robinson College of Business, and the Bachelor of Arts Major in International Economics and Modern Languages (IEML), in collaboration with the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
The department is also a testing center for diplomas certifying proficiency in business language and procedures. These diplomas are granted by chambers of commerce in various countries.
All French majors are encouraged to consult regularly with their departmental adviser in designing and following a program of study that fits their own career objective and the requirements of their particular concentration.
In addition to courses in the language major, students are advised to choose courses in other areas that complement their language study. Such courses include other languages, history, philosophy, art and music, business, and education. Faculty advisers in the department are eager to discuss students' academic plans as they design their course of study.
In addition to the Program Degree Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements (see section 3030) and the University Degree Requirements (see section 1400).
Effective summer 2009, lab fees will be assessed automatically for students who register for certain courses. As a result, students will no longer be required to purchase lab fee cards. For more information, please feel free to contact the department or review the GoSolar or catalog course listings to determine if a course includes a lab fee.
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Area G: Major Courses (30)
The major in French consists of 30 hours (ten courses) on the 3000/4000 level. Prerequisite for all courses on the 3000 level is French 2002. Prerequisite for all courses at the 4000 level is the completion of the three courses at the 3000 level.
Students who wish to be certified to teach French in the public schools of Georgia should choose the courses listed under the "Foreign Language Education Concentration" above and the following methodology courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages: ForL 3022, 4021, 4025, 4026, and 4030. All students will register for Student Teaching (ForL 4061/4062/4063).
All students seeking certification in French must pass the following courses in the College of Education with a grade of C or higher: EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130, and EXC 4020.
Students must apply formally and be admitted to the Teacher Education program in foreign languages. For the application forms, please go to the Department of Modern and Classical Languages’ website under Teacher Certification and then Program Information. To qualify for the Student Teaching experience, students must receive a grade of B or higher on a departmental test of oral and written proficiency in their target languages. Specific information about date and place of these exams is available in the department office (841 GCB). In order to be recommended for K-12 certification in French, students must complete all courses taken in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages (the major and ForL courses) with a grade of B or higher.
Language and International Business Concentration
Area H: Minor and Additional Courses
In cooperation with the Robinson Institute of International Business, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers a five-year program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in French, German, or Spanish plus the Master of International Business degree. This is a rigorous, cross-disciplinary program for highly motivated students with an interest in language, intercultural study, and international business. Graduates of the program are equipped with both global marketplace management skills and intercultural business language expertise.
The joint degree program allows students to use up to 15 hours from the Master's degree to satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor's degree. Students reduce the total number of credit hours needed to complete both programs from 153 to 138 by pursuing the joint degree. Completion of the program in five years will mean that students must be willing to attend classes in the summer, as necessary. Upon completion of the requirements for both degrees, students in the five-year AB/MIB program will be awarded both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master's in International Business. To be accepted to the five-year program, students must be admitted separately to each degree program and satisfy prerequisites for each program.
For further information please contact Dr. Fernando O. Reati, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, 841 General Classroom, 404/413-5984, email mclfor@langate.gsu.edu , or Dr. Tamer Cavusgil, Institute of International Business, Ste. 1444 Robinson College of Business, 404/413-7275, email iib@gsu.edu.
Students majoring in this program should contact the Andrew Young School of Policy studies for advisement. Information for this program is available at www.aysps.gsu.edu/oaa.
There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the University for enrollment in the B. A. program with a major in international economics and modern languages.
There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the University for enrollment in this program.
For degree credit, a minimum grade of C must be attained in Engl 1101 and 1102 and all courses in the economics common core curriculum and modern languages core curriculum.
Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the "University Degree Requirements and Graduation" chapter of this catalog. The number of semester credit hours required for each section is shown in parentheses.
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18)
Note: Students who have not already attained elementary-level proficiency in their chosen language will be required to take prerequisite courses: Fren, Grmn, or Span 1001 and/or 1002. In that case, the 1002 language course may be used to satisfy 3 credit hours of core requirements in Area C, Humanities and Fine Arts.
Students who have already attained intermediate-level competency in the primary language may substitute 1000/2000 level courses in another language for Fren, Grmn or Span 2001/2002 (or Span 2203 or Span 2501) upon approval of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages adviser.
Required Courses to fulfill CTW requirement (6)
Area G: Economics Common Core Curriculum (21) A minimum grade of C is required for all courses in this area.
Area H: Modern Languages Common Core (21) A minimum grade of C is required for all courses in this area.
Area I: Electives (12) Choose any four 3000/4000-level courses, in consultation with the faculty adviser.
Students who wish to minor in French must take 15-18 hours in courses in French, including at least nine semester hours at the 3000 level or above. Students taking more than 15 hours of courses in the language may count the additional hours toward their electives or may consider completing a double major. A grade of C or higher is required in all courses counting toward the minor.