The World Languages program at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge is committed to promoting language and cultural literacy by offering a minor and a concentration in French or Spanish, and courses for general education in French, Spanish and less commonly taught non-traditional languages (Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Wolof, and Swahili). The World Languages program serve all academic units and supports the mission of Southern University and A&M College by providing students with undergraduate language curricula, study abroad programs and service to the community that broaden their language proficiency, cultural understanding and personal growth so that they can compete in today’s linguistically and culturally diverse society both domestically and internationally. The World Languages program is the home of the National Student Exchange, Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, a national foreign language honor society, and Beta Xi Chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, an international foreign language honor society.
1. Minor French/Spanish
A student may obtain credit for a minor in French or Spanish upon satisfactory completion of the following courses:
MINOR requirements in French and Spanish
French
| FREN-200 | | 3 |
| FREN-201 | | 3 |
| FREN-219 | | 3 |
| FREN-255 | | 3 |
| FREN-300 | | 3 |
| FREN-301 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
FREN-201: Or equivalent
FREN-219: Or study abroad (Dept approval required)
FREN-301: Or any higher level course
Spanish
| SSPN-201 | | 3 |
| SSPN-202 | | 3 |
| SPAN-219 | | 3 |
| SPAN-255 | | 3 |
| SPAN-300 | | 3 |
| SPAN-302 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
SSPN-202: Or equivalent
SPAN-219: Or study abroad (Dept approval 3 require)
SPAN-302: Or any higher level course
Study abroad is highly recommended for French minor and Spanish minor. Departmental approval is required if credit equivalency is requested by students.
2. Concentration in French/Spanish.
A student may obtain credit for a concentration in French or Spanish upon satisfactory completion of the following courses:
CONCENTRATION requirements in French and Spanish
French
| FREN-100 | | 3 |
| FREN-101 | | 3 |
| FREN-200 | | 3 |
| FREN-219 | | 3 |
| - | | |
| FREN-214 | | 3 |
| - | And | |
| FREN-215 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
FREN-214 and FREN-215 (CODE 1): French for Business
Spanish
| SSPN-101 | | 3 |
| SSPN-102 | | 3 |
| SSPN-201 | | 3 |
| SPAN-219 | | 3 |
| - | | |
| SPAN-214 | | 3 |
| - | And | |
| SPAN-215 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
NOTE:
SPAN-214/215 (CODE1) – Business Spanish
Or
SPAN-214-215 (CODE 2) – Spanish for Health Care
Or
SPAN-214-215 (CODE 3) – Spanish for Law Enforcement
General Education Students
If a student requires six or more hours of a world language as part of his/her graduation requirements, these hours must be taken in the same language. Otherwise, the student will not receive degree credit for those world language courses (exceptions apply for non-traditional languages: Arabic 100/101, Chinese 100/101, German 100/101, Japanese 102/103, Portuguese 100/101, Swahili 214/215, and Wolof 100/101)
Credit by Placement Examination
Credit by placement examination is offered prior to the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters for 100 and 101 level courses in French and Spanish (for all other languages, please check with the department of World Languages if credit by placement examination is available).
Students with two or more years of high school credit and native speakers should consult the World Language program leader prior to registration for Fall/Spring semesters for classes they would like to take the placement exam for. Students can take only one placement exam per semester. Other conditions apply, please consult with the program leader of World Languages
Native speakers are not allowed to take placement exams for 100/101 level courses and therefore cannot receive credit for these course levels in the foreign language.