Language Major Requirements

The study of languages is a key element in working and learning across cultures and geographical boundaries. Language in the Core Curriculum focuses on the acquisition of the skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing, though the emphasis varies according to the chosen language. Students in core language study acquire knowledge about other cultures, literatures, and historical periods. It is expected that students will use the skills and knowledge acquired in language courses in practical and intellectual pursuits.

Through their study of foreign languages, students will:

French majors elect a minimum of 30 upper-division credits in French or approved French-related courses for a total of 10 courses, which may include FR 0211 with a grade of B or better and approved courses from study abroad partners (list available upon request):

Students select their course of study from a variety of offerings including courses on composition and conversation, creative writing, France's culture, francophone culture, literature and film. French majors also have the opportunity to apply for internships that count towards the major. Students are encouraged to study abroad in France or in a francophone country either during the junior year or in the summer. The final course for the French major must be taken at Fairfield University.

All majors are urged to work closely, as soon as possible, with an advisor of their choice to plan a program.

Students seeking a minor in French complete 15 upper-divsion credits in French or approved French-related courses for a total of at least five courses, which can include FR 0211 with a B or better, as well as approved courses from study abroad partners (list available upon request):

Students select their courses in consultation with a departmental advisor.

Course List:

List of courses in English approved to count toward the French Major and Minor:

Course List:

*May require some additional work in French to be determined by the French advisor

German majors elect a minimum of 30 upper-division credits in German or approved German-related courses for a total of 10 courses, which may include GM 0211 with a grade of B or better and approved courses from study abroad partners:

German majors also are encouraged to study abroad in Germany with Fairfield's programs in Bonn or Berlin either during the junior year or in the summer. The final course for the German major must be taken at Fairfield University.

Students select their courses with a departmental advisor.

Course List:

The following list of courses taught in English have been approved to count toward the German Major and Minor:

Course List:

Italian majors elect a minimum of 30 upper-division credits in Italian for a total of 10 courses. This may include IT 0211 with a gread of B or better and approved courses from study abroad.

Students select their course of study from a variety of offerings including courses on creative writing, contemporary culture and film, the short story, literature of the New World, theater, and Dante (which is offered in translation; majors are encouraged to do their written work in Italian). Italian majors also have the opportunity to apply for internships that count towards the major. Students are encouraged to study abroad at our affiliate in Florence either during the junior year or in the summer. The final course for the Italian major must be taken at Fairfield University.

All majors are urged to work closely, as soon as possible, with an advisor of their choice to plan a program.

Students seeking a minor in Italian complete 15 upper-division credits in Italian for a total of 5 courses. This may include IT 0211 with a grade of B or better and approved courses from study abroad partners.

Students select their courses in consultation with a departmental advisor.

Course List:

The following list of courses taught in English have been approved to count toward the Italian Major and Minor

Course List:

Spanish majors elect a minimum of 30 upper-division credits in Spanish for a total of 10 courses, which may include approved courses from study abroad partners.

Course List:

Select one course from each of the following 3 areas:

Area 1: Peninsular (Spanish) Literature and Culture

Area 2: Latin American Literature and Culture

Area 3: Structure of the Spanish Language 

Notes:

Students seeking a minor in Spanish complete 15 upper-division credits in Spanish (beyond SP 0211) for a total of 5 courses. There is one required course and four electives:

*These electives can include any 200- or 300-level Spanish course beyond SP 0211 taught at Fairfield University, courses taken abroad, or the coordination seminar (with professor approval).

Notes:

• We strongly recommend that all minors also take SP 0245 Analysis and Interpretation of Hispanic Literature and SP 0285 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics.
• SP 0220 is a prerequisite for all subsequent Spanish classes. After taking SP 0220, students may take all remaining courses (required and elective) at any time and in any order, provided individual course prerequisites are met.
• If students have received their High School education in Spanish-speaking country, and if those classes were given in Spanish, then the student needs to meet with a Spanish Professor to have his/her level determined. If it is determined that the student should not take SP 0220, he/she would still need to complete the required 15 credits for the minor.
• Study Abroad: Students are encouraged to study abroad in a Spanish speaking country. In order to have courses taken abroad count toward the Spanish major or minor, two conditions must be met:
  1. The courses are taught entirely in Spanish
  2. The content is related to some aspect of Latin American or Spanish culture, history, politics, literature or linguistics.
• Any questions regarding the minor should be directed to the director of the Spanish section.