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

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Graduation Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences

Satisfactory completion of the following requirements:

• Students must complete all State and University level graduation requirements.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in USF coursework. Note: Some Departments/program/major require a higher GPA. Students should refer to Department/program/major specific catalog requirements.
  • The College may approve an exception when a student has successfully earned the minimum grade required for all courses applied in the major but does not have a major GPA of 2.0.
• Physical Education coursework is limited to two (2) semester hours.
• ROTC courses that are primarily physical training and field experiences will not be applied to College of Arts and Sciences degree programs. All other military Science coursework will apply, in particular, coursework utilized toward completing an established ROTC minor will be applied to the total hours toward degree. 
• When earning a second degree, double major or concurrent degree, the Major Core and Major Elective/Concentration areas of the degree audit must not overlap for both degrees.  All other areas of the degree audit may have overlapping credit hours applied.
• Maximum of 20 hours of S/U option. S/U contracts must be negotiated in writing within the first three (3) weeks of the term. None of the 20 credits may be taken in the student’s major unless S/U is the only grading option. Coursework fulfilling the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements and the State Communication Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Writing) and State Computation Requirement (formerly known as Gordon Rule Math) may not be taken S/U.
• The Audit option is available only during the first 5 days of classes.
• Complete all major course requirements.
• College of Arts and Sciences students are expected to complete a minimum of 50% of their major and/or minor coursework in residence at USF. Some College of Arts and Sciences Departments/programs/majors have established additional major course hours to be taken in residency at USF. See the major or program section of the catalog for these credit-hour requirements.

World Languages and Cultures Required Courses: (42 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Prerequisites - World Languages and Cultures B.A. (6 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. 

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites 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. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program. 

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

• X000-X999 - 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.

State Mathematics Pathway – World Languages and Cultures B.A. (6 Credit Hours)

The World Languages and Cultures B.A. uses the Mathematical Thinking in Context Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• MGF 1130 - Mathematical Thinking Credit(s): 3
• MGF 1131 - Mathematical Thinking in Context Credit(s): 3

World Languages and Cultures B.A. Major Core Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

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

World Languages and Cultures Major (Restricted) Electives: 24 credit hours

Students complete the World Languages and Cultures program of study and one of the following ten concentrations:

• 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 and East Asian Languages and Cultures
• Classics and Interdisciplinary Classical Civilizations

Russian Concentration Courses: 8 courses; 24 credit hours

The concentration in Russian seeks to prepare its students to understand the language, literature, and culture of Russia. One of the concentration’s primary goals is to prepare students to be able to interact productively with Russian speakers. The concentration seeks to develop the highest possible level of proficiency in the Russian language in each of its students as a foundation for both academic understanding and everyday communication. In order to achieve this goal, the Russian concentration treats language and culture as an inextricably bound up nexus that has to be inculcated at every step of the learning process.

Additional Information - World Languages and Cultures B.A.

Plans of Study - World Languages and Cultures B.A., with Russian Concentration

•  World Languages and Cultures B.A., with Russian Concentration - 2 Year Plan of Study 
•  World Languages and Cultures B.A., with Russian Concentration - 4 Year Plan of Study