Language Degrees Online

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.

ITAL115 Language I (5 credits)
ITAL125 Language II (5 credits)
ITAL135 Language III (5 credits)
ITAL215 Language IV (5 credits)
ITAL225 Language V (5 credits)
ITAL235 Language VI (5 credits)
ITAL315 Language VII (5 credits)

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.