GBLCTLI:BA - Bachelor of Arts in Global Languages, Cultures, and Literatures
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Academic Progression Requirements
Students admitted to the university are admitted directly to their chosen major. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making satisfactory progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met.
Common Prerequisites
There are no specified common prerequisites for this degree.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org
Additional Degree Requirements
Students must choose from the following majors:
--French and Francophone Studies Major
--Portuguese and Lusophone Studies Major
--Dual Language Major
Lower Division Prerequisites
Must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of intermediate level for French and Francophone Studies Major or Portuguese and Lusophone Studies Major or must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of intermediate level for the first language in the case of the Dual Language major.
Must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of beginning level (first two-semester sequence) of the second language in the Dual Language major.
Minimum of 48 upper division credits
Major requirements: 30 credit hours
· 9 hours Common Core Courses
· 21 hours Major Required Courses
· A minimum of 24 out of the 30 credit hours of Major Requirements must be taken in the target language(s)
· Internship: an internship option is available to interested students. Students enroll in a formal class for zero to three credits. With advisor approval, internship credits may count as an elective in the major. course Internship in Foreign Language (0-3)
Language- Area Focused Culture Course: 3 Credits
Language-Area Focused Language Structure Course: 3 Credits
See general university admissions requirements at admissions.fiu.edu.
Must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of intermediate level of French.
Select 3 Courses out of the Following List
Other FRW Literature courses will also apply
*Native and near-native French speakers will not be allowed to take FRE 3410 nor FRE 3413.
Course relevant to the field of French and Francophone Studies, offered outside the Department, with permission of the Director of French and Francophone Studies
A minimum of 6 credit hours in the target language must be at the 4000 level.
Must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of intermediate level of Portuguese.
Course relevant to the field of Lusophone studies, offered outside the Department, with permission of the Director of the Portuguese program.
(A minimum of 6 credit hours in the target language must be at the 4000 level)
Must demonstrate proficiency by testing or completion of beginning level (first two-semester sequence) of the second language in the Dual Language major.
Specific course offerings in this section will depend on the language(s) selected, but these courses (with the exception noted above) should be selected from the advanced elective offerings (3000-4000 level courses) associated with either language of specialization. Students must consult with the undergraduate coordinator to develop the best course of study.
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.