Modern Languages and Literature (BA)

The department contributes to the liberal education of all students by helping them to improve their ability to communicate with and understand other cultures in an increasingly interdependent world. Language study provides direct insight into other ways of thinking and perceiving reality, and enables a fresh perspective on students' own language and culture. The department offers a major in Modern Languages and Literature with concentrations in French, German, Russian, and Spanish. Minors in those four languages, as well as a Minor in Chinese and a Minor in Applied Linguistics, are available. An interdisciplinary Minor in Classical Studies is offered in cooperation with the Philosophy Department. Introductory and intermediate level courses in Arabic, ASL, Classical and Modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin and Portuguese are also provided. In the first-year sequences (Introductory) the student is given a basic foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Typically, the emphasis is on listening and oral practice followed by development of reading and writing skills. The second-year courses (Intermediate) build upon the skills acquired in the first year. Upper-level courses provide students with more in-depth knowledge of the countries' language, culture, literature and history. Students with previous language training will be placed at the appropriate level.

Academic records detailing course work completed in secondary schools with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Academic Records Details Academic records for all secondary and/or postsecondary attempts must be submitted Students must have the equivalent of a US 4 year bachelor degree to be eligible for review Unofficial or official copies will be accepted for admission Unofficial: Any applicant who submits unofficial documents for admission must submit official copies no later than the student's first semester check-in and orientation. Failure to do so may result in revocation of admissions and cancellation of the immigration document issued by the University. Official: Each record must bear the original stamp/seal and signature of a government or school official (e.g., registrar or dean). Notarized copies will not be accepted. All records must be mailed to the University of South Alabama's Office of International Admissions and Student Programs from each institution you have attended. Academic records should list the subjects studied by year; the number of weekly lecture and laboratory hours in each attempt at every subject; grades, marks, or percentages earned in year-end examinations; and copies of diplomas, titles, degrees, or certificates. Consolidated mark sheets are not accepted. Academic records not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. If applicant is dual enrolled, college, university or professional institutions are required as well For transfer applicants with more than 30 transfer credit hours, only postsecondary records are required For transfer applicants with fewer than 30 transfer credit hours, both secondary and postsecondary records are required