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BA Honors and BA Major/Minor Requirements
44.20
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
44.20 Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
44.20.1 Honors
Students planning to apply for admission to the Honors program should consult §15.2.2 for admission requirements.
See §43.6 for Faculty regulations concerning the Honors program.
Promotion Requirements
Promotion from year to year requires a GPA of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all courses in the major subject.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation with Honors requires a graduation average of at least 3.0 with an average of at least 3.3 in all courses in the major subject.
Graduation with First Class Honors requires an average of at least 3.7 on all courses in the major subject in the last two years and an average of 3.5 or better on all courses in the two final years (last 60).
French Required courses:
Year Abroad at the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon The Department provides an opportunity for some students to spend the second or third year of their French program studying at the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon. Students should consult the Exchange Coordinator regarding transfer credits. The deadline for applications is January 31. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
German Honors in German normally requires a minimum of 54 at the senior level in German, including GERM 303, 304, two of 340, 343, 351, 352; 495, and MLCS 210.
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Italian Studies Required courses:
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Romance Languages A total of 72 (including junior courses) in either two or three Romance languages (French, Italian, or Spanish), is required, of which a minimum of 36 must be from one field. No more than 48 may be in any single field. French, Italian, or Spanish may be selected as the principal subject. The second or third subjects may be selected from French, Italian, or Spanish. 18 must be selected for a second subject and 15 must be selected for a third subject. Courses taught in English do not count for the second and third subject areas. MLCS 210 is a required course for all three principal subjects.
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Russian The fourth year of programs requires an original Honors thesis on a topic related to senior course material; the thesis will be written under the supervision of an Advisor chosen by the Department in consultation with the student and may be done in conjunction with coursework. Honors in Russian requires a minimum of 60 at the junior and senior levels, as specified below. An approved minor must also be completed and requires a minimum of 24 of which at least 12 must be at the senior level with at least 6 at the 300- or 400-level. The program must include the following:
University of Alberta Russian Studies Program A one-year intensive Russian language program for advanced-level students with Canadian citizenship offers a preparatory four months of study (September to December) at the University of Alberta, followed by four months of study (February to May) at an approved university in Russia. Students completing their preparatory studies at the University of Alberta will be considered enrolled at the University of Alberta during their courses in Russia. Prospective applicants should consult an undergraduate Advisor in Slavic and East European Studies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spanish and Latin American Studies Students are expected to complete a minimum of 51. Required courses include:
Study Abroad at the Universidad de Granad The Department provides an opportunity for students to spend one or two semesters at the Universidad de Granada in Spain. Students should consult the Granada Program Coordinator regarding transfer credits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ukrainian The fourth year of programs requires an original Honors thesis on a topic related to senior course material; the thesis will be written under the supervision of an Advisor chosen by the Department in consultation with the student and may be done in conjunction with coursework. Honors in Ukrainian requires a minimum of 60 at the junior and senior levels in the major as described below. An approved minor must also be completed and requires a minimum of 24 of which at least 12 must be at the senior level with at least 6 at the 300- or 400-level. The program must include the following:
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44.20.2 Combined Honors
The common requirements in a Combined Honors program are the same as for other Honors programs [refer to §43.6(5)].
Promotion and Graduation Requirements
In a combined Honors program, students must meet the promotion and graduation standards of each discipline.
French Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in French and another discipline. The minimum requirements for French are
See Honors in French regarding the Year Abroad at the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon. | |||||||||||||||||||
German Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in German and another discipline. Required courses are MLCS 210, GERM 303 and 304. For an emphasis on literature, courses must normally include two of GERM 340, 343, 351, and 352, and 12 at the 400-level. For emphasis on Germanic linguistics, courses must normally include GERM 306, 309, and 12 in linguistics at the 400-level. Refer to Notes under §44.20.1(2). | |||||||||||||||||||
Italian Studies Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Italian Studies and another discipline. Minimum requirements for Italian Studies are
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Russian Students may pursue a Combined Honors program for Russian and another discipline. Requirements for Russian:
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Scandinavian Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Scandinavian and another discipline. For the Scandinavian component, the required courses are the same as for the major in Scandinavian [see §44.20.3(6)]. Note: Completion of an Honors Essay is not normally required in these programs. | |||||||||||||||||||
Spanish Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Spanish and another discipline. 36 are required, including:
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Ukrainian Students may pursue a Combined Honors program in Ukrainian and another discipline. Requirements in Ukrainian
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44.20.3 Major Requirements
See §43.3.
French A major in French requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level. Courses selected must include
Courses in French (FREN) offered by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies or Français (FRANC) offered by Faculté Saint-Jean may be applied to a major in French. See Honors in French regarding the Year Abroad at the Université de Bourgogne, Dijon. | |||||||||||||||||||||
German A major in German requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level, of which at least 12 must be at the 400-level. All students with a major in German must take GERM 303, 304 and MLCS 210. The remainder of the senior courses can be selected according to interest (literature or linguistics) if the above requirements are met. For details about options, please see the undergraduate Advisor. Refer to Notes under §44.20.1(2). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Italian Studies A major in Italian Studies requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level, including at least 6 at the 400-level. At least 12 must be taught in Italian. Required courses include
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Latin American Studies A major in Latin American Studies requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level in LA ST or cross-listed Latin American Studies courses and must include at least 6 at the 400-level. Required courses include
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Russian A major in Russian requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level, including at least 12 at the 400-level or higher. The following are required:
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Scandinavian A major in Scandinavian requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level and must include 6 at the 400-level. Required courses are DANSK 211 and 212, MLCS 210, or NORW 211 and 212, or SWED 211 and 212 (or equivalent), plus any combination of senior-level courses in Scandinavian (SCAND) and Danish (DANSK), Norwegian (NORW) or Swedish (SWED), which will meet the Faculty minimum.
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Spanish A major in Spanish requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level. Required courses include:
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Ukrainian A major in Ukrainian requires a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 48 at the senior level, including at least 12 at the 400-level or higher. The following are required:
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Combined Languages Majors See §43.3(7) for regulations applicable to combined language majors. |
44.20.4 Minor Requirements
See §43.3(4).
Central/East European Studies A minor in Central/East European Studies requires a minimum 18 to a maximum of 42 as specified below, including at least 6 at the 400-level. Required courses include:
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French A minor in French requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level including FREN 310 and at least 6 at the 400-level. | |||||||||||||
German A minor in German requires a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level in German, of which at least 6 must be at the 400-level. The Department encourages students to consult the Undergraduate Advisor. Refer to Notes in §44.20.1(2). | |||||||||||||
Italian Studies A minor in Italian Studies requires a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level, including at least 6 at the 400-level. Required courses are ITAL 205, 211, 212. | |||||||||||||
Latin American Studies A minor in Latin American Studies requires a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level, including at least 3 at the 400-level. Required courses include
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Polish A minor in Polish requires a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level, including at least 6 at the 400-level. In addition to POLSH options, students may select from SLAV 467 and 469. | |||||||||||||
Russian A minor in Russian requires a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level, including at least 6 at the 400-level. | |||||||||||||
Scandinavian The Department requires DANSK 211 and 212 or NORW 211 and 212 or SWED 211 and 212 (or equivalent) plus 6 at the 300- or 400-level. Also see §43.3(4). | |||||||||||||
Spanish A minor in Spanish requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level, including 3 at the 400-level. | |||||||||||||
Ukrainian A minor in Ukrainian Culture, Language and Literature emphasizes language proficiency in the cultural context, and requires a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level. Required courses include 3 selected from UKR 400, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 410, 411; and 3 selected from UKR 415, 469, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, SLAV 467, 468, 469. Students beginning their minor at the 300 level of language proficiency or higher may satisfy their minimum requirements by selecting additional courses from those listed. A minor in Ukrainian Folklore requires a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 42 at the senior level. Required courses are UKR 324 and 325; 6 selected from UKR 327, 422, 423, 424 425, 426, 427, INT D 439. |
44.20.5 MLCS Certificate in Translation Studies
Students in the Faculties of Arts and Science may pursue this certificate in translation while fulfilling existing requirements for majors and minors in French, German, Spanish or Ukrainian by taking designated courses for a minimum of 27. While the certificate does not prepare students to be full-fledged translators upon graduation, it provides them with the necessary focus to pursue further training in the profession. Furthermore, since the certificate puts the emphasis on cultural literacy, students who complete its requirements will have honed their skills in their area of specialization and will be ready to embark on many types of careers requiring cultural expertise, (for example the foreign service, foreign trade, business abroad, tourism).
French: Required courses
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German: Required courses
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Spanish: Required courses
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Ukrainian: Required courses
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