圣路易斯华盛顿大学

Romance Languages and Literatures offer vibrant programs in French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Our language classes have long been popular with undergraduates, including those interested in international travel and those who anticipate a global dimension to their future careers. All of our classes focus on culture writ large: We study great texts, and we do so with an eye to gender roles, traditions, communities, individual freedom, social obligations and many other topics of critical importance today. We offer concentrations in French, Italian and Spanish, as well as applied linguistics and introductory Portuguese.

Our undergraduate programs in French, Italian and Spanish include a compelling series of language, literature, culture and civilization courses that introduce students to the global Hispanic, Francophone and Telephone communities. The curriculum affords students the opportunity to become fluent in a foreign language, enrich their historical and cultural understanding, and acquaint themselves with influential intellectual, literary and artistic traditions.

Total units required: A minimum of 42 units at the 300 and 400 level, distributed among French, Italian and Spanish.

Required courses:

Language I: courses through the 400 level, including 307, 308, two literature surveys (French 325 and French 326, or Ital 323W and Ital 324W, or Span 335C and Span 336C), and two 400-level courses (in Italian, two literature courses; in French, either two literature courses or one literature course and French 411; in Spanish, either two literature courses or one literature and one linguistics course).

Language II: courses through the 400 level, including 307, 308, at least two literature surveys (French 325 and French 326, or Ital 323W and Ital 324W, or Span 335C and Span 336C), and one 400-level course (in Italian and French, a literature course; in Spanish, either literature or linguistics).

Language III: courses through and including one literature survey (307, 308, plus, depending on the language, French 325 or French 326; Ital 323W or Ital 324W; Span 335C or Span 336C).

One WI (writing-intensive) course either in Spanish or Italian, or via French 411 (fall only).

A capstone experience, either by completing Latin Honors or by completing a senior undergraduate seminar in the junior or senior year with a grade of B+ or better. We encourage students to consider doing an honors thesis, perhaps combining French and Spanish. The 6 units of 495 (honors) would be above and beyond the requirements listed above for each language.