Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Modern Language and Culture, B.A.


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Program Description

Speaking a second language and understanding other cultures are of strategic importance in a world in which international collaboration is not only necessary for political survival, but also indispensable for economic success. The B.A. with a major in Modern Language and Culture prepares graduates who are able to communicate effectively in one or more world languages and have a keen understanding of how humans interact across world cultures. Graduates will be familiar with current global issues and possess the knowledge, skills, and versatility needed to succeed academically and professionally in an ever-changing society.

The B.A. with a major in Modern Language and Culture is designed to develop students’ communication skills and understanding of other cultures and to foster respect for difference and diversity in a global society. Students choose one of five primary languages - Chinese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish - in which they develop and refine language proficiency as well as cross-cultural competence. In the course of their studies, Modern Language and Culture majors acquire and practice the communication skills and cultural competence necessary to function effectively in a global society. The curriculum prepares degree candidates for future academic programs and professional careers in which world language proficiency and cultural knowledge are desirable or required or both.

 This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

Accreditation

The B.A. with a major in Modern Language and Culture is fully approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

 

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies 

Teacher Education Admission Requirements

Admission to teacher education is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the admission, retention and graduation requirements outlined in the Teacher Education Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Requirements  catalog page to pursue this degree program.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . In addition, all Modern Language and Culture majors must take an official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). In addition, majors choosing the “Teacher Certification in a World Language” concentration must receive a minimum rating of “Advanced Low” to graduate and to receive a recommendation for certification. For information about the OPI, see http://www.actfl.org.

 

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)


General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)


Select 6 credit hours of 1000-2000 level coursework from the University Catalog. Students should select courses that align with their desired concentration, it is recommended to meet with an advisor to discuss options. Students in the Teacher Education Concentration must take EDUC 2110: Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education  and EDUC 2120: Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts .

Note: 1000-level HPE courses cannot count in this area.

Major Requirements (30 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses. Students must complete the coursework requirements for their chosen primary language.

Major Concentrations (30 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses.

Second Language and Culture


Second Language Upper-Division Electives (9 Credit Hours)


Select 9 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework in the chosen secondary language.

Free Electives (12 Credit Hours)


Select 12 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Teacher Certification in Foreign Languages


The Teacher Certification in Foreign Language concentration is designed to prepare Foreign Language Education teachers at all grade levels (P-12). It leads to P-12 teacher certification in the teaching field of (Chinese, French, German, or Spanish) in Georgia. Candidates complete a major in Modern Language and Culture (primary language: Chinese, French, German, or Spanish) and the equivalent of a second major in pedagogical studies with an emphasis on teaching a foreign language.

Applied Business


Free Electives (9 Credit Hours)


Select 9 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog. In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives


University Electives (30 Credit Hours)


In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Upper-Division Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.
Free Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


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