The Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Studies at the University of Mobile gives students an opportunity to explore the world through proficiency in French or Spanish.
Further study in literature, history, philosophy, government and law, and sociology provide a holistic experience, and prepares students for various study abroad opportunities. Students will be ready to pursue a variety of career opportunities or graduate studies, both domestic and abroad.
With globalization comes increased employment opportunities for those with a foreign language degree. A bachelor’s degree in world languages opens doors to international opportunities in business, education, travel, the arts, humanitarian work and more. Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow at a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.
Some characteristics of professionals in world language careers include a high level of proficiency in both English and another language, cultural competence, excellent listening skills and emotional resilience.
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Core Courses |
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Effective English |
The Literary Tradition |
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview |
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus |
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy |
History Course |
Laboratory Science |
Mathematics |
General Education Electives |
Major Courses |
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Intercultural Studies |
CST 303 Intercultural Foundations Literature |
EN 478 |
EN 301 The Novel |
EN 302 Lyric Poetry |
EN 333 Christianity and Literature |
EN 478 Literature in Translation |
EN 488 Interdisciplinary Seminar |
EN 497 Study in Selected Topics |
EN 498 Study in Selected Topics |
History and Philosophy |
HI 310 Readings in Modern European History |
HI 330 American Diplomacy, 1763-1898 |
HI 331 American Diplomacy Since 1898 |
HI 340 Studies in Non-Western History |
HI 414 Group Conflict: Prudent Reactions to 20th Century Genocide |
HI 497 Study in Selected Topics |
HI 498 Study in Selected Topics |
PY 310 World Religions |
Gov't & Law and Sociology |
GL 115 World Politics (Note: GL 115 is a required course) |
GL 300 Current Global Issues |
GL 315 International Relations |
GL 497 Study in Selected Topics |
GL 498 Study in Selected Topics |
SA 202 Introduction to Sociology |
SA 203 Modern Social Problem |
SA 430 Current Issues |
SA 497 Study in Selected Topics |
SA 498 Study in Selected Topics |
Capstone Course |
FR 490 French Capstone OR SP 490 Spanish Capstone |
Concentrations |
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French Concentration |
9 HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING: |
FR 301 Advanced French Composition & Conversation I (Note: FR 301 is a required course) |
FR 302 Advanced French Composition & Conversation II |
FR 311 Introduction to France through History |
FR 312 Introduction to French Literature and Culture |
FR 333 Does God Speak French? |
FR 397 Study in Selected Topics |
Spanish Concentration |
9 HOURS FROM THE FOLLOWING: |
SP 301 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation I (Note: SP 301 is a required course) |
SP 302 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation II |
SP 311 Introduction to Spain and Latin America Through History |
SP 312 Intro to Spanish Literature and Culture |
SP 333 Does God Speak Spanish? |
SP 397 Study in Selected Topics |
Note: Students will have to complete the FR or SP 101-202 core cycle in their specific language concentration (or equivalent) before beginning the above courses. Instructor approval required. |