Oct 02, 2023

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

World Languages and Cultures B.A., with Classics Concentration

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World Languages and Cultures B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures offers students a solid foundation in language and linguistic skills, as well as knowledge of diverse cultures. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to interact and participate in a global environment.

University Admissions

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx
Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx
International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

For Admission information specific to the College of Arts & Sciences, see the information at College of Arts and Sciences .

State Mandated Common Prerequisites

Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.

Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.

XXX XXXX * 6-12 credit hours

*Must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of a foreign language through the intermediate level.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that the student take the degree courses at the lower division, although the courses are not required for entry into the program.

NOTE: Native or heritage speakers or other persons with experience in a foreign language may qualify for a higher level language course, or exempt course(s) entirely. Please see the university to ensure proper advising and placement.

Required Courses: (6 credit hours)

Major Core Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

LIN 3003 - Language Matters Credit(s): 3
FOT 4131 - Understanding World Cultures Credit(s): 3

Required Concentrations: (24 credit hours)

Students complete a World Languages and Cultures program of study and at least one concentration in: Applied Linguistics; Chinese Language and Culture; Classics; East Asian Languages and Cultures; French and Francophone Studies; German; Interdisciplinary Classical Civilizations; Italian; Russian; Spanish and Latin American Studies; or a combination of two concentrations (dual concentrations), completing 12 credit hours in one chosen concentration and 12 credit hours in the other chosen concentration.

Prior to declaring a dual concentration, students should consult with the World Languages advisors and faculty to determine the best combination of coursework. Some dual concentrations may require additional credit hours to meet the minimum credit hours for the concentration.

The following dual concentrations are not allowed:

Chinese Language and Culture + East Asian Languages and Cultures
Classics + Interdisciplinary Classical Civilizations

Classics Concentration: 7 courses; 24 credit hours

The Classics concentration is an interdisciplinary humanities field. We provide instruction in the Greek and Latin languages and in the Greek and Roman civilization, literature, mythology and religion. Faculty offer courses in diverse aspects of the Greek and Roman world and mentor students in the acquisition of specific applied skills through their studies. The Classics section combines the intimacy of a small liberal arts college with the wide-ranging educational and professional possibilities of a large state university. This concentration is of special interest to students who wish to teach Latin and Greek at the pre-college level, and to those who plan graduate study in a humanistic discipline including law and medicine.

Prerequisite/Supporting Courses

The following courses are prerequisite/supporting courses for this concentration. They are required for the concentration but are not counted in the total hours for this major but count toward general/unrestricted electives. Students may also demonstrate proficiency by testing.

Select one of two required language tracks in either Latin or Greek.

Latin Language Track
LAT 1120 - Beginning Latin I Credit(s): 4
LAT 1121 - Beginning Latin II Credit(s): 4
LAT 2220 - Intermediate Latin Credit(s): 4
or Greek Language Track
GRE 1120 - Beginning Classical Greek I Credit(s): 4
GRE 1121 - Beginning Classical Greek II Credit(s): 4
GRE 2220 - Intermediate Classical Greek Credit(s): 4

Concentration Core: 1 course; 3 credit hours

CLT 3370 - Gods, Heroes, and Monsters in the Ancient World Credit(s): 3

Language Track: 1 course; 3-4 credit hours

Select one of two required language tracks in either Latin or Greek.

LAT 2221 - Intermediate Latin II Credit(s): 4
or
GRW 3502 - Survey of Greek Literature: Plato’s Republic Credit(s): 3

Concentration Electives: 6 courses; 17-18 credit hours

Select any six (6) courses with a CLA or CLT prefix, which have not been used for another requirement within the major and/or concentration.

Dual Concentration in Classics

If taking Classics as a dual concentration, these are the requirements.

1. Prerequisite/Supporting Courses

Select one of two required language tracks in either Latin or Greek.

Latin Language Track
LAT 1120 - Beginning Latin I Credit(s): 4
LAT 1121 - Beginning Latin II Credit(s): 4
LAT 2220 - Intermediate Latin Credit(s): 4
or Greek Language Track
GRE 1120 - Beginning Classical Greek I Credit(s): 4
GRE 1121 - Beginning Classical Greek II Credit(s): 4
GRE 2220 - Intermediate Classical Greek Credit(s): 4

2. Concentration Core: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

CLT 3370 - Gods, Heroes, and Monsters in the Ancient World Credit(s): 3
LAT 2221 - Intermediate Latin II Credit(s): 4
or
GRW 3502 - Survey of Greek Literature: Plato’s Republic Credit(s): 3

3. Concentration Electives: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

Select any two courses with a CLA or CLT prefix, which have not been used for another requirement within the major and/or concentration.

4. Twelve (12) hours in another dual concentration.

World Languages and Cultures B.A. - Additional Information

GPA Requirements

Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0
General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0
USF GPA: 2.0
Overall GPA 2.0

Grading Requirements

A C- or better to meet major course requirements unless specified elsewhere. Will vary by area.

Note: Some USF courses have higher grade criteria to meet prerequisite knowledge necessary for progression into higher level courses.

Residency Requirements

Department and College of Arts & Sciences Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF.

USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF.

Research Opportunities

All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research will assist students in understanding the various course options.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa Campus Website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email LanguagesAdvise@usf.edu.

St Pete Campus Website: https://stpetersburg.usf.edu/academic-advising
For questions, email advising@usfsp.edu.

4 Year Plan of Study - World Languages and Cultures B.A.

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

✳️ ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit(s): 3
✳️ Intermediate Foreign Language Credit(s): 4
SGEM - General Education Core Mathematics Credit(s): 3
SGES - General Education Core Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
TGED - Human & Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3
SCIV - Civics Literacy Exam

Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 2 (Spring)

✳️ ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit(s): 3
✳️ Intermediate Foreign Language Credit(s): 4
6AMT - State Computation Requirement Credit(s): 3
SGEH - General Education Core Humanities Credit(s): 3
TGEI - Information and Data Literacy Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 3 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

✳️ LIN 3003 - Language Matters Credit(s): 3
Intermediate Foreign Language Credit(s): 4
TGEC - Creative Thinking Credit(s): 3
SGEN - General Education Core Natural Sciences Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 5 (Spring)

✳️ FOT 4131 - Understanding World Cultures Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 6 (Summer)

Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 3

Semester 7 (Fall)

Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
TGEE - Ethical Reasoning & Civic Engagement - INT - Internship Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 8 (Spring)

Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 9 (Summer)

General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 3

Year 4

Semester 10 (Fall)

Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 11 (Spring)

TGEH - High Impact Practice - CST - Capstone Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

2 Year Plan of Study - World Languages and Cultures B.A.

NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

✳️ LIN 3003 - Language Matters Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 4
SCIV - Civics Literacy Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 2 (Spring)

✳️ FOT 4131 - Understanding World Cultures Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 4
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 3 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester 5 (Spring)

Concentration Course Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Concentration Elective Credit(s): 3
Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 1

Total Credit Hours: 16