Foreign Languages and Literatures
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Churchill 250
541-552-6435
Daniel Morris, Chair
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The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers courses and degree options in French, German, and Spanish. The courses range from beginning language instruction to the study of literature, linguistics, and culture at the graduate level. First- and second-year instruction is also available in Japanese.
After earning a bachelor’s degree, a student may earn a basic teaching license in French, German, or Spanish at the secondary level through the Education Department’s Master of Arts in Teaching. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers graduate coursework toward this interdisciplinary master’s degree in education.
Degrees
BA in Language and Culture, with options in French, German, and SpanishBA in Arts and Letters, with options in French, German, and Spanish
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, with options in French, German, and Spanish
Minors
FrenchGerman
Spanish
Language Requirements
Southern Oregon Foreign Language Proficiency Program
High school students may obtain SOU foreign language credit through the Southern Oregon Foreign Language Proficiency Program, sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and the Southern Oregon Foreign Language Articulation (SOFLA) project. Only approved schools and teachers are allowed to participate in the program. To receive the credit, students must be high school seniors enrolled in an advanced (third, fourth, or fifth year) high school language program. These students must successfully pass an Oral Proficiency Interview administered by a certified tester of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and demonstrate writing proficiency through the SOFLA writing proficiency exam based on the ACTFL scale. The following credits will be awarded:
- 101, 102 for scores equivalent to novice high on the
ACTFL scale in both speaking and writing;
- 101, 102, 103 for scores equivalent to intermediate low
on the ACTFL scale in both speaking and writing; or
- 101, 102, 103 and 201, 202 for scores equivalent to
intermediate mid on the ACTFL scale in both speaking and
writing.
Students planning to enroll at SOU who place at the intermediate mid level on both assessments may receive additional credit for 203 upon recommendation of their high school teacher and successful completion of a 300-level class at SOU.
BA in Language and Culture
A language and culture major with an option in French, German, or Spanish prepares students for a variety of careers in which cultural understanding, international or community-based work experience, and practical application of a second language play a significant role. The language and culture major is also an excellent complement to a second major in many fields. It adds valuable foreign language and cultural competency and international or multicultural experience to knowledge in other disciplines, preparing students for careers in government or civil service, law enforcement, health and human services, travel and tourism, and entrepreneurial business. The degree also offers options that prepare students for graduate work in the language, literature, and culture of their concentration, as well as in linguistics, comparative literature, cultural studies, international studies, international business, teaching, and law.
The language and culture major enables intermediate to advanced students to maximize their competency in language skills and cultural proficiency by focusing on communication, practical applications, research and analysis, language fluency, and cultural knowledge and understanding. Two language and culture options equip undergraduates with varying skills to reach their potential language and culture proficiency levels. Option A: International Residency/Internship requires a three-month foreign residency and a ten-week work internship completed abroad. Option B: Integrated Skills requires additional coursework and a 120- to 150-hour community-based or foreign work experience with either a multicultural or an international component; the work experience may be completed locally or abroad.
The language and culture major is also designed to increase students’ preparedness to enter the work world. To this end, both options require the student to complete a minor or a second major in another field.
Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program
Language and culture majors may participate in the University’s Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program. For information on this program, see page 157.
Admission to the Major
To be admitted to the language and culture baccalaureate program, students must have:
- Completed two years of college-level French, German, or
Spanish or the equivalent;
- Attained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in all
coursework;
- Attained a cumulative GPA of a least 3.0 in all
coursework in the language option chosen; and
- Demonstrated an oral proficiency level equivalent to
intermediate mid on the scale published by the American Council on
the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Requirements for Major
Students in all languages and options must complete the following minimum requirements:
- All core curriculum and baccalaureate degree
requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
- A core of cultural credits (8 credits).
- A set of language-specific core credits (20-24
credits).
- All Advanced Language and Culture electives for either
Option A: International Residency/Internship or Option B:
Integrated Skills.
- Upper division Culture electives (8
credits).
- A culture-specific work experience (4–6
credits).
- A capstone project (4 credits).
- A minor or a second major.
- The research paper requirement, which must be met by
completing Fr 316, GL 413 or 415, and Span 312 or 415 in courses
on the SOU campus in Ashland.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA in all upper division coursework in
the language of specialization.
- At least 16 of the major credits must be completed in
courses offered on the SOU campus in Ashland (excluding the
capstone and internship/work experience). At least 8 of these
credits must be at the 400 level. Contact the Foreign Languages
and Literatures Department for specific courses that must be taken
on the Ashland campus to meet individual language option
requirements.
- A senior interview (no credit). During the final
quarter of their program, students must complete a senior
interview to determine oral proficiency with a faculty
member.
Note: Students in Option A in all languages must also complete a minimum 10-week foreign residency in the culture of concentration.
Language and Culture Major: Option A International Residency and Internship
French Language and Culture Option A Interdisciplinary Culture Core
(8 credits)
| Introduction to French Literature (Fr 301)* | 4 |
| Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213) | 4 |
| Communication across Cultures (Comm 200) | 4 |
*Required.
Language and Culture Core
(20 credits)
| French Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Fr 314, 315, 316)* | 12 |
| Pronunciation and Phonetics (Fr 331), Survey of French Literature (Fr 311), or Survey of French Literature (Fr 312) | 8 |
*Meets requirement for research and writing training in the major.
Advanced Language and Culture Courses
(12 credits)
| Advanced French Grammar (Fr 445) or Translation (Fr 460) | 4 |
| Topics in French Culture (Fr 428)* | 4 |
| Topics in French Literature (Fr 426)* or Topics in Francophone Literature (Fr 427)* | 4 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Advanced Culture Electives
(8 credits)
| Topics in French Film (Fr 350)*, Topics in French Culture (Fr 428)**, or approved upper division extra-departmental courses | 8 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
**May only be used for culture elective when not used to meet Advanced Language and Culture requirements.
International Internship
(minimum 6 credits/10 weeks of full-time work)*
| International Internship (Fr 408) | 6-15 |
Capstone
(4 credits)
| Research and Writing Capstone (Fr 490) | 4 |
German Language and Culture Option A
Interdisciplinary Culture Core
(8 credits selected from the following)
| Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213) | 4 |
| Communication Across Cultures (Comm 200) | 4 |
| Media Across Cultures (Comm 201) | 4 |
Language and Culture Core
(20 credits)
| German Culture, Conversation, and Composition (GL 301, 302, 303*) | 12 |
| Major Figures in German Literature (GL 413) | 4 |
| Germany 1945-1990: From Division to Unity (GL 441) | 4 |
*Meets requirement for research and writing training in the major.
Advanced Language and Culture Courses
(12 credits)
| Topics in German film (GL 415*) | 4 |
| Germany 1845-1945: Germany's Search for Identity (GL 440) | 4 |
| Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik or OUS study abroad | up to 12 credits |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Advanced culture electives
(8 credits)
| Modern Europe (Hst 341, 342, or 343) or approved upper division extra-departmental courses | 8 |
International Internship
(minimum 6 credits/10 weeks of full-time work)*
| International Internship (GL 408) | 6-15 |
*Students must enroll for a minimum of 6 credits but may receive up to 15 credits for the work internship.
Capstone
(4 credits)
| Research and Writing Capstone (GL 490) | 4 |
Spanish Language and Culture Option A
Interdisciplinary Culture Core
(8 credits)
| Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (Span 301)* | 4 |
| Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213) | 4 |
| Communication Across Cultures (Comm 200) | 4 |
*Required.
Note: Span 320, 425, or 441 may be substituted for Anth 213, Comm 200, or Comm 201 when not used to meet requirements for the Advanced Culture Elective below.
Language and Culture Core
(20–24 credits)
| Hispanic Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Span 310, 311) | 8 |
| Hispanic Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Span 312*) or Advanced Composition, Conversation, and Culture (Span 412*) | 4 |
| Spanish Grammar Review (Span 315) | 4 |
| Nineteenth-Century Hispanic Literature (Span 322)** or Twentieth-Century Hispanic Literature (Span 323)** | 4–8 |
*Meets requirement for research and writing training in the major. Span 412 is for heritage or native speakers or students who have studied abroad.
**Span 322 and 323 are required for students who choose to take Span 421, 422, and 425 in Advanced Language or Culture.
Advanced Language and Culture Courses
(12 credits)
| Spanish Phonetics/Phonology (Span 431) | 4 |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture (Span 441*) | 4 |
| Topics in Theoretical and Applied Spanish Linguistics (Span 481*) | 4 |
| Topics in Writing and Translation (Span 482*) | 4 |
| Selected Genre or Period Studies (Span 421*) | 4 |
| Major Literary Figures (Span 422*) | 4 |
| Topics in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Society (Span 425*) | 4 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Advanced Culture Electives
(8 credits)
| Topics in Hispanic Film (Span 320*) | 4 |
| Topics in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Society (Span 425*) | 4 |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture (Span 441*) | 4 |
| Approved upper division extra-departmental courses | 8 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
**May only be used to meet Advanced Culture Elective requirements when not used to meet Advanced Language and Culture requirements above.
International Internship
(minimum 6 credits/10 weeks of full-time work)*
| International Internship (Span 408) | 6–15 |
*Students must enroll for a minimum of 6 credits but may receive up to 15 credits for the work internship.
Capstone
(4 credits)
| Research and Writing Capstone (Span 490) | 4 |
International Residency and Internship for Option A
Under Option A, students must complete a foreign residency and international internship. The international internship comprises a minimum of six credits; however, students may receive up to 15 credits. The internship covers at least ten weeks of full-time work, has an international focus, and must be completed abroad in a country where the language option is spoken. The internship is undertaken once the student has achieved an appropriate level of oral, aural, reading, writing, and cultural proficiency, usually toward the end of the junior year or at the completion of a study abroad program. The department recommends that students participate in a study abroad or other international residency prior to completing the internship, which is carried out in the language of specialization and overseen by a member of the foreign languages and literatures faculty. The internship includes statements of work objectives, journals, reports, and an employer evaluation.
Language and Culture Option B: Integrated Skills
French Language and Culture Option B
Interdisciplinary Culture Core
(8 credits)
| Introduction to French Literature (Fr 301)* | 4 |
| Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213) | 4 |
| Communication Across Cultures (Comm 200) | 4 |
*Required.
Language and Culture Core
(20 credits)
| French Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Fr 314, 315, 316)* | 12 |
| Pronunciation and Phonetics (Fr 331), Survey of French Literature (Fr 311), or Survey of French Literature (Fr 312) | 8 |
*Meets requirement for research and writing training in the major.
Advanced Language and Culture Courses
(20 credits)
| Advanced French Grammar (Fr 445) | 4 |
| Topics in French Culture (Fr 428*) | 4 |
| Topics in French Literature (Fr 426*) or Noncontinental Francophone Literature (Fr 427*) | 4 |
| Topics in French Literature (Fr 426*), Noncontinental Francophone Literature (Fr 427*), Topics in French Culture (Fr 428*), or Translation (Fr 460) | 8 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Advanced Culture Electives
| Topics in French Film (Fr 350)*, Topics in French Culture (Fr 428)**, or approved upper division extra-departmental courses | 8 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
**May only be used to meet Advanced Culture Elective requirements when not used to meet Advanced Language and Culture requirements above.
Community-Based Work Experience
(4 credits. Requires a minimum of 120 hours.)*
| Community-Based Work Experience (Fr 406) | 4 |
Capstone
(4 credits)
| Research and Writing Capstone (Fr 490) | 4 |
German Language and Culture Major: Option B Integrated Skills
Interdisciplinary Culture Core
(8 credits)
| Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213) | 4 |
| Communication Across Cultures (Comm 200) | 4 |
| Media Across Cultures (Comm 201) | 4 |
Language and Culture Core
(20 credits)
| German Culture, Conversation, and Composition (GL 301, 302, 303*) | 12 |
| Major Figures in German Literature (GL 413) | 4 |
| Germany 1945-1990: From Division to Unity (GL 441) | 4 |
*Meets requirement for research and writing training in the major.
Advanced Language and Culture Courses
(20 credits)
| Topics in German film (GL 415*) | 4 |
| Germany 1845-1945: Germany's Search for Identity (GL 440) | 4 |
| Deutsche Sommerschule am Pazifik or OUS study abroad | up to 16 credits |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Advanced Culture Electives
(8 credits)
| Modern Europe (Hst 341, 342, or 343) or approved upper division extra-departmental courses | 8 |
Community-Based Work Experience
(4 credits. Requires a minimum of 120 hours.)
| Community-Based Work Experience (GL 406) | 4 |
Capstone
(4 credits)
| Research and Writing Capstone (GL 490) | 4 |
Spanish Language and Culture Major: Option B Integrated Skills
Interdisciplinary Culture Core
(8 credits)
| Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (Span 301)* | 4 |
| Cultural Anthropology (Anth 213) | 4 |
| Communication Across Cultures (Comm 200) | 4 |
*Required.
Note: Span 320, 425, or 441 may be substituted for Anth 213, Comm 200, or Comm 201 when not used to meet requirements for the Advanced Culture Elective below.
Language and Culture Core
(24 credits)
| Hispanic Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Span 310, 311) | 8 |
| Hispanic Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Span 312*) or Advanced Composition, Conversation, and Culture (Span 412*) | 4 |
| Spanish Grammar Review (Span 315) | 4 |
| Nineteenth-Century Hispanic Literature (Span 322) | 4 |
| Twentieth-Century Hispanic Literature (Span 323) | 4 |
*Meets requirement for research and writing training in the major. Span 412 is for heritage or native speakers or students who have studied abroad.
Advanced Language and Culture Courses
(20 credits)
| Selected Genre or Period Studies (Span 421*), Major Literary Figures (Span 422*), or Topics in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Society (Span 425*) | 12 |
| Spanish Phonetics/Phonology (Span 431), Topics in Theoretical and Applied Spanish Linguistics (Span 481*), or Topics in Writing and Translation (Span 482*) | 8 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
Advanced Culture Electives
(8 credits)
| Topics in Hispanic Film (Span 320*) | 4 |
| Topics in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Society (Span 425*) | 4 |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture (Span 441*) | 4 |
| Approved upper division extra-departmental courses | 8 |
*May be repeated for credit when topic changes.
**May only be used to meet Advanced Culture Elective requirements when not used to meet Advanced Language and Culture requirements above.
Community-Based Work Experience
(4 credits. Requires a minimum of 120 hours.)
| Community-Based Work Experience (Span 406) | 4 |
Capstone
(4 credits)
| Research and Writing Capstone (Span 490) | 4 |
Community-Based Work Experience for Option B
Under Option B, the community-based work experience offers 4 credits and requires a minimum of 120 hours of work. The work experience, which may have a multicultural or international focus, is completed locally or abroad in an advisor-approved practicum and is undertaken once the student has achieved an appropriate level of oral, aural, reading, writing, and cultural proficiency, usually toward the end of the junior year or at the completion of a study abroad program. The Option B community-based work experience is carried out in the language of specialization and overseen by a member of the foreign languages and literatures faculty. The work experience includes statements of work objectives, journals, reports, and an employer evaluation.
Foreign Residency and Study Abroad
Both Options A and B encourage students to take advantage of the many varied and high-quality study abroad programs available; however, Option B does not require students to study or reside abroad. Study abroad and OUS exchange credit is accepted for the major in both options, with advisor consent.
Capstone
All students in both Options A and B must complete a capstone project that demonstrates the skills and knowledge acquired during the completion of the major. The capstone project includes an analytical research paper and annotated bibliography, following standard MLA format. The research is presented before students and a panel of foreign languages and literatures faculty.
Minors
Students may minor in French, German, or Spanish by completing 24 upper division credits in one of these languages.French
Required Courses
Select 24 upper division credits in French as follows.
At least 8 credits must be in courses taken on the SOU campus in
Ashland.
| French Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Fr 314, 315, 316) | 12 |
Choose 4 credits from the following:
| Introduction to French Literature (Fr 301) | 4 |
| Survey of French Literature (Fr 311, 312) | 4, 4 |
Choose 8 credits from the following:
| Introduction to French Literature (Fr 301)* | 4 |
| Survey of French Literature (Fr 311, 312)* | 4, 4 |
| French Pronunciation and Phonetics (Fr 331) | 4 |
| Seminar (Fr 407) | TBA |
| Topics in French Literature (Fr 426) | 2–4 |
| Noncontinental Francophone Literature (Fr 427) | 2–4 |
| Topics in French Culture (Fr 428) | 2–4 |
| Advanced French Grammar (Fr 445) | 4 |
| Translation (Fr 460) | 4 |
| Business French (Fr 480) | 4 |
| French Pronunciation and Phonetics (Fr 331) | 4 |
*These courses may be used as electives when not used to fulfill the above requirements.
German
Required Courses
Select 24 upper division credits in German as follows.
At least 8 credits must be taken in courses on the SOU campus in
Ashland.
| German Culture, Conversation, and Composition (GL 301, 302, 303) | 12 |
Select 12 credits from the following:
| Seminar (GL 407/507) TBA | |
| International Internship (GL 408/508) TBA | |
| Business German (GL 411, 412) | 4, 4 |
| Major Figures in German Literature (GL 413) | 4 |
| Germany: 1845–1945 (GL 440) | 4 |
| Germany: 1945–1990 (GL 441) | 4 |
Spanish
Required Courses
Select 24 credits of upper division courses in Spanish
as follows. Students must take at least 8 credits in upper
division courses (excluding 408/409) in regularly scheduled
courses on the SOU campus in Ashland.
| Introduction to Reading Hispanic Literature (Span 301) | 4 |
| Hispanic Culture, Composition, and Conversation (Span 310, 311, 312) | 12 |
| Spanish Grammar Review (Span 315) | 4 |
| Nineteenth or Twentieth Century Hispanic Literature (Span 322 or 323) | 4, 4 |
| Practicum: Community-Based Work Experience (Span 406) | 1–4 |
Teacher Licensing
Students who would like to teach French, German, or Spanish at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in language and culture with an emphasis in French, German, or Spanish before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
Study Abroad
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures strongly recommends and encourages its students to participate in any of the study abroad opportunities available through SOU or the Oregon University System (OUS). There are OUS programs in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. Southern Oregon University offers an exchange program with the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. For most yearlong programs, students must complete two years of study in the foreign language prior to participation.
Students may also participate in study abroad programs through the National Student Exchange program. This program allows students to participate in study abroad programs of other universities throughout the U.S., and in universities in Canada and Puerto Rico.
Credit earned for study abroad programs is transferred back to the home campus. Financial aid may be used for these programs. Students interested in these programs should consult the director of international programs or foreign languages and literatures faculty.
French Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| Fr 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
| Fr 311, 312 Survey of French Literature |
| 4 credits each |
| Studies selected French literature from the Middle Ages to present. Prerequisites: SOU French Placement Level 5 or Fr 203 and Fr 301. |
| Fr 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Fr 445/545 Advanced French Grammar |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an intensive review of French grammar. Focuses on common problem areas. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: Fr 201; Fr 202; and Fr 203. |
German Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| GL 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
| GL 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| GL 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Japanese Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| Jpn 199 Special Studies |
| 1 to 4 credits |
| Jpn 209 Practicum |
| 1 to 4 credits |
Upper Division Courses
| Jpn 409 Practicum |
| 1 to 4 credits |
Spanish Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| Span 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Span 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
| Span 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Span 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Span 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Span 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Span 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Span 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |