BA - Modern Language and Culture -Teacher Certification Concentration 24

  • 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 foreign 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 foreign language proficiency and cultural knowledge are desirable or required or both.

Term 1

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • ENGL 1101 English Composition I
      3
    • POLS 1101 American Government
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Mathematics & Quantitative Skills
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Political Science & US History
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Institutional Priorities
      3
    Total: 15

Term 2

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • ENGL 1102 English Composition II
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences I
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Social Sciences
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Social Sciences
      3
    • Elementary Language II
      3
    Total: 15
Year 1 (Hours: 30)

Term 3

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • ECON 1000 Contemporary Economic Issues
      2
    • EDUC 2110 Critical & Contemporary Issues
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (1 of 2)
      4
    • Intermediate Language I
      3
    Total: 15

Term 4

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • EDUC 2130 Exploring Teaching & Learning
      3
    • EDUC 2120 Explore Socio-Cultural Perspec
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities
      3
    • General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences II (2 of 2)
      3
    • Intermediate Language II
      3
    Total: 15
Year 2 (Hours: 30)

Term 5

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • WLED 4408 Second Language Acquisition
      3
    • WLED 4410 M, M & Curric in WLED, P-8
      3
    • Critical Reading and Applied Writing
      3
    • Practical Conversation
      3
    • Grammar and Composition
      3
    Total: 15

Term 6

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • WLED 4414 Tech for World Lang Teaching
      3
    • WLED 4412 M, M & Curric in WLED, 9-12
      3
    • WLC 2209 or WLC 2306
      3
    • Readings in Culture I
      3
    • Internship or Upper-Division Study Abroad
      3
    Total: 15
Year 3 (Hours: 30)

Term 7

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • INED 3300 Educating Students w/ Except
      3
    • WLED 4650 Yearlong Clinical Exp I
      6
    • EDUC 4610 Intro to Yearlong Clinical Exp
      0
    • Readings in Culture II
      3
    • Contemporary Culture
      3
    Total: 15

Term 8

  • Requirement
    Hours
    • WLED 4660 Yearlong Clinical Exp II
      6
    • Topics in Language, Literature and Culture
      3
    • Advanced Grammar and Linguisitics
      3
    • Senior Seminar
      3
    Total: 15
Year 4 (Hours: 30)


Program Total: 120 Hours

Milestones: All courses indicated as a Milestone with this icon ( ) should be completed in the term suggested to prevent delays in program completion.

Disclaimer: An academic map is a suggested four-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the KSU undergraduate catalog. This sample schedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each term. Some departments allow students to use the three credit first-year seminar course as a free elective for a degree program, which may impact the program's total credit hours. Milestones, courses, and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major are designated to keep you on track to graduate in four years. Missing milestones could delay your program. Enrolled Students should reference DegreeWorks and not this plan.

This map is not a substitute for academic advisement—contact your advisor if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements. Also see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.kennesaw.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Note: Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked; contact the department and/or program area for current information.

You may choose to attend a summer term to reduce your load during fall or spring terms but still stay on track to graduate in four years.


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