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German is a primary language of communication in all European organizations such as the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Central Bank, EuroCorps, and the European Space Agency, as well as in Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein, and Switzerland. Many religious communities around the globe cherish their German heritage and preserve the language.
Courses leading to a European studies/German major at SPU include special topics designed for lower-division German language student, including Business German and Culture and Civilization. Upper-division course subjects vary each year and may include 100 Years of German Film, German Women’s Literature, as well as a variety of topics in German literatures and cultures. Tutorials, internships, and independent studies options are also available.
Students seeking the major will take the required European studies base courses in addition to 40 credits in German; 25 of which must be upper division and 18 of which must be taught in German. Students have the opportunity to complete their study-abroad requirement on the SPU European Quarter, or on an approved alternative program.
Requirements for the Major
A European studies major/German program requires 40 credits, of which 25 must be upper division, in addition to the 19 base course credits and the other major requirements listed above. A minimum of 18 upper-division credits must be in courses taught in German. Students must complete all non-credited and language proficiency requirements found on the Languages department page.

The minimum requirement for a minor in French studies is 33 credits, of which a minimum of 15 must be upper division. Each student who minors in French studies will complete two courses from courses with a European studies prefix and a minimum of 25 credits from the French course offerings. A minimum of 7 upper-division credits must be in courses taught in French.

French is one of the most widely studied and widely spoken second languages in the world. It is a primary language of communication in many European organizations, as well as in parts of Western Europe, North and West Africa, and the Caribbean.
Upper-division courses leading to the European studies: French major include Francophone literatures and cultures; composition and conversation; early and modern French literature; and French arts and cinema, among others. Tutorial programs, internships and independent studies options are also available.
Students seeking the major will take the required European studies base courses in addition to 40 credits in French, 25 of which must be upper division and 18 of which must be taught in French. Students have the opportunity to complete their study-abroad requirement on the annual summer SPU Paris Study program, on the SPU European Quarter, or on an approved alternative program.
French Program Requirements
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Requirements for the Major
A European studies major/French program requires 40 credits, of which 25 must be upper division, in addition to the 19–21 base course credits and the other major requirements listed above. A minimum of 18 upper-division credits must be in courses taught in French.

Applicants for minors in literature or writing must display an average GPA of 2.5 or higher (4.0 = A) in at least two English courses at the 2000 level or above. A student must complete the minor requirements in effect when the student is admitted to the minor.
Requirements for the Literature Minor
This literature minor partially fulfills the requirements for a supporting endorsement on a teaching credential. See the School of Education for additional requirements.
Requirements for the Professional Writing Minor
All elective credits must be approved by the minor advisor. Electives may be selected from among courses in various disciplines depending on the student’s major and career goals. English majors may apply no more than 10 credits of work in this minor toward their major.
Requirements for the Creative Writing Minor
All elective credits must be approved by the minor advisor. Non-English majors with an emphasis in creative writing must include at least 10 credits of literature in their electives. English majors may apply no more than 10 credits of work in this minor toward their major.

Applicants for a major in English must display an average GPA of 2.5 or higher (4.0 = A) in any two of the following: ENG 2225, ENG 2251, ENG 2252, ENG 2253. A student must complete the major requirements in effect when the student is admitted to the major.
Requirements for the English Major
English Major: Creative Writing Concentration | English Major: Literature Concentration
Foreign Language Requirement
All students who complete the English major must be proficient in a foreign language. Proficiency is established upon satisfactory completion of the third quarter of a first-year college-level foreign language course or its equivalent.
For alternate ways of satisfying this requirement, see the General Education section of this Catalog. Language proficiency is not satisfied by transfer of an associate’s degree from a community college unless the transcript records the completion of adequate foreign language coursework. It is strongly recommended, however, that English majors complete at least two years of study of either a contemporary or ancient foreign language.

Courses in English give students the opportunity to read a rich variety of excellent literature and to improve their own writing and thinking. Literature courses show how language enables us to explore and shape our views of God, humanity, and the earth; writing courses stress writing as a process of communication with readers and as an exploration of one’s own ideas and emotions.
Courses in English also allow students to discuss the fundamental questions of human life and meaning, as well as to cultivate an appreciation of individual and cultural diversity.
An English major prepares students to enter professions such as the ministry, law, social work, or medicine; to work in a variety of businesses and governmental agencies; to teach in elementary or secondary schools; to pursue graduate study in English or the humanities; and generally to enter life with an appreciation for God’s gifts of language and literature.
Goals of the Major
1. Knowledge of British, American, and world literature.
2. Skill in literary criticism and scholarship.
3. Understanding of the relationship between literature and the Christian faith.
4. Skill in prose writing, whether critical or creative.
5. Experience of the central role of the imagination in living lives of compassion and service in a diverse, interconnected world.

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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
COURSESCourse Credits
ASL&121 - American Sign Language I 5
ASL&122 - American Sign Language II 5
ASL&123 - American Sign Language III 5
CHINESE COURSES
Course Credits
CHIN&121 - Chinese I 5
CHIN&122 - Chinese II 5
CHIN&123 - Chinese III 5
FRENCH COURSES
Course Credits
FRCH&121 - French I 5
FRCH&122 - French II 5
FRCH&123 - French III 5
FRCH&221 - French IV 5
FRCH&222 - French V 5
FRCH&223 - French VI 5
FRCH231 - Advanced French Language & Literature 5
FRCH232 - Advanced French Language & Literature 5
FRCH233 - Advanced French Language & Literature 5
GERMAN COURSES
Course Credits
GERM&121 - German I 5
GERM&122 - German II 5
GERM&123 - German III 5
JAPANESE COURSES
Course Credits
JAPN&121 - Japanese I 5
JAPN&122 - Japanese II 5
JAPN&123 - Japanese III 5
JAPN&221 - Japanese IV 5
JAPN&222 - Japanese V 5
JAPN&223 - Japanese VI 5
SPANISH COURSES
Course Credits
SPAN&121 - Spanish I 5
SPAN&122 - Spanish II 5
SPAN&123 - Spanish III 5
SPAN&221 - Spanish IV 5
SPAN&222 - Spanish V 5
SPAN&223 - Spanish VI 5

The ability to converse in a world language is more and more becoming a highly desired skill or even a necessity in today’s interdependent world. Learning a world language can help you increase employment possibilities, broaden skills, and aid in career advancement. It provides an expertise often called upon in many areas particularly in the travel and tourism industry, journalism, and international business. It is also the basis for those wishing to pursue further studies in a 4-year institution.
Knowledge of a foreign language provides an insight into foreign cultures thus widening perspectives and giving students a better appreciation of the cultural diversity of their own community, and enabling a critical examination of their own language and cultural background. This kind of knowledge opens up an ever greater view that can be very useful in any human interaction. World language competence is an essential part of any educated person’s qualifications.