The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Language and Area Studies (GLAS). Students studying in the GLAS major choose one of two tracks: Classical Studies or Japanese Studies.
The Global Language and Area Studies B.A. is designed to allow you to emphasize either language learning or area studies knowledge. The major begins with an introductory course, requires a minimum of four semesters of language, at least one area studies course, and concludes with a project-based capstone that gives you a chance to show off what you have learned about the language and the region. All majors are expected to reach Novice High in their focus language on the ACTFL scale–though most will reach much higher than this–and all will gain a working knowledge of the culture, history, or religion.
Faculty
Section head:
Classical Studies: Teaching Professor, Daniel Carpenter
Japanese Studies: Assistant Professor, Hae Ree Jun; Assistant Teaching Professor, Nahoko Collis
Curriculum
Classical Studies Track
Students choosing the Classical Studies Track must complete a minimum of 33 credits, of which at least 9 must be at or above the 300 level. Students must take the introductory course LAN 220. Students must complete 4 semesters of either Latin or Ancient Greek language courses (usually LAT 101, 102, 301, 302 or GRK 101, 102, 301, 302). Students must take one area-studies course (One of ART 251, 354, CLA 391, 395, 396, 397, HIS 301, 302, PHI 321). Students must take either an addition area studies course from the previous list, or an additional Latin or Ancient Greek language course. Students must take the capstone course LAN 420. Students must take additional elective courses relevant to Classical Studies to reach a total of 33 credits. Suggested courses for fulfilling the remaining credits are: APG 417, 465, 490, ART 251, 354, 356, 465, CLA 301, 302, 391, 395, 396, 397, 497, COM 334, 335, 361, 383, ENG 367, 368, 489, GRK 101, 102, 301, 302, 497, HIS 301, 302, 490, LAT 101, 102, 301, 302, 497, 498, PHL 321, 322, 328, PSC 341, RLS 111, THE 381. Courses may be substituted with permission of the section head.
Classical Studies SectionJapanese Studies Track
Students choosing the Japanese Studies Track must complete a minimum of 33 credits, of which at least 9 must be at or above the 300 level. Students must take the introductory course LAN 220. Students must complete 4 semesters of Japanese language courses (usually JPN 101, 102, 103, 104). Students must take one area-studies course (One of HIS 171, 375, JPN 310, 497, PHL 331, PSC 377, RLS 131). Students must take either an addition area studies course from the previous list, or an additional Japanese language course. Students must take the capstone course LAN 420. Students must take additional elective courses relevant to Japanese Studies to reach a total of 33 credits. Suggested courses for fulfilling the remaining credits are: APG 465, ART 465, COM 354, 361, 462, ECN 338, HIS 171, 172, 375, 481, JPN 205, 206, 305, 306, 310, 497, PHL 328, 331, RLS 131. Courses may be substituted with permission of the section head.
Japanese SectionIn order to transfer into the College of Arts and Sciences from University College for Academic Success, students must have 24 earned credits and a GPA of 2.00 or higher. In all tracks, a total of 120 credits is required for graduation. At least 42 of these must be in courses numbered 300 or above.