College of the Pacific
Degree Program
French MajorFrench Minor
Spanish Major
Spanish Minor
Asian Language and Studies Major (with Chinese and Japanese Concentrations)
Chinese Concentration
Chinese Minor
Japanese Concentration
Japanese Minor
Major (self-designed) in Russian Area Studies
Minor is Russian Area Studies
French Major
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The curriculum in French includes beginning video-based language classes, intermediate courses focusing on culture and language, advanced language and composition courses, surveys of literature and civilization, theme-based advanced courses covering French and Francophone literatures and cinema, and other more specialized courses, such as the French of Business and Economics. All courses in French unless otherwise specified.
The B.A. in French has two tracks, 1) the Language and Literature track which requires completion of six French courses above the intermediate level, providing background in French civilization, French and Francophone literatures and/or film; and 2) the French Studies track which requires five French courses beyond the intermediate level plus three approved related courses in complementary fields.
Major Requirements for French
Language and Literature Track Units
One course in Advanced Language such as:
110-Grammaire, Composition et Discussion (4) or
107-French of Business & Economics (4)
Plus five additional advanced courses, to include one course A and one course B of the following series as well as the Capstone course:
116-Littérature Française A (4)
112-Civilisation Française A (4)
118-Littérature Française B (4)
114-Civilisation Française B (4)
And/or however many of the following to bring number to five:
120-Le Cinéma Français/French Cinema
4122-La Francophonie (4)
124-lndividu et Société (4)
126-Penseurs et Philosophes (4)
128-lmages et Voix de Femmes (4)
MLL Required Course:
LANG 195 Capstone Seminar (2)
Major Total 26
Approved equivalents of major requirements are acceptable, but at least three advanced courses must be completed in the French section of the Department of Modern Language and Literature, Demonstrated oral proficiency at the ACTFL advanced level is expected at the time of graduation.
Major Requirements 7-12
Graduation Total** 26
*See Degree Requirements paragraph.
**Presumes an average of four units per course plus two capstone units.
French Studies Track
Requirements for the French Studies track are five courses in French beyond FREN 25-lntermediate French, fourth semester, plus the two-unit capstone. Students may take French 51 or French 120 in English when offered to count for one of the five. Assignments may be completed in French as an option, or at the discretion of the instructor. Two to three of the advanced courses may be completed in a study abroad program. Three related courses in other departments are an additional requirement. Among the options for related courses are: ARTH 112-19th Century European Art; ARTH 114-20th Century European Art and Film; GEOG 116-Western Europe; GEOG 118 Canada: Land, Resources, and People; HIST 104-Medieval History, HIST IIO-The European Age; HIST 114-Europe in Turmoil; HIST 115-Europe since 1945; HIST 138-French and Russian Revolutions; HIST 178-Historyof Modern Ideas Since 1750; HIST 180-European Socialist Tradition; POLS 141-Comparative Politics of Western Europe; POLS 168-Comparative Foreign Policy; ECON 121-International Trade (prerequisites: ECON 53, 55). Other courses may be negotiable with the French Studies faculty adviser and be pre-approved for credit in the major. At least one semester of study abroad in a French-speaking country and in a program in the target language is strongly urged. A student may not major in both French and French Studies.
French Minor
Five courses (20 units), in French beginning first semester, first-year. At least two of the five required courses must be at the advanced level. A minimum of 12 of the 20 units and at least one advanced course must be completed in the Modern Language and Literature Department.
Spanish Major
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The curriculum in Spanish includes beginning and intermediate and advanced level classes for both native and non-native speakers of Spanish. Spanish linguistics, Hispanic literature and civilization courses and complemented by Experiential Learning Opportunities. All courses are given entirely in Spanish.
The B.A. in Spanish has three concentrations: 1) The Hispanic Language and Literature Concentration; 2) The Spanish Pedagogy Concentration. (Students seeking a teaching credential must complete the Spanish Pedagogy Concentration in addition to courses required by the School of Education.); and 3) Cultura y Civilización.
Major Requirements for Hispanic Language and Literature Track
The student should complete a minimum of 34 units beyond the intermediate level (Spanish 25, Spanish 21b). Sixteen of the 34 units must be completed in the Modern Language and Literature Department on this campus.
SPAN 101 Composición
SPAN 103 Introducción a la literatura hispánica
SPAN 133 Don Quijote
SPAN 135 Literatura hispanoamericana del siglo XX
SPAN 141 Sintaxis, semántica y morfología
Plus one of the following courses in hispanic civilization:
SPAN 110 Civilización hispanoamericana
SPAN 112 Civilización española
MLL Required Course:
LANG 195 Capstone Seminar
Plus 8 additional upper division elective courses to bring total to 34 units.
Major Requirements for Spanish Pedagogy Track
The student should complete a minimum of 38 units beyond the intermediate level (Spanish 25, Spanish 21b) . Twenty of the 38 units must be completed in the Modern Language and Literature Department on this campus.
SPAN 101 Composición
SPAN 103 Introducción a la literatura hispánica
SPAN 133 Don Quijote
SPAN 135 Literatura hispanoamericana del siglo XX
SPAN 141 Sintaxis, semántica y morfología
SPAN 143 Fonética y fonología
Plus one of the following courses in Hispanic civilization:
SPAN 110 Civilización hispanoamericana
SPAN 112 Civilización española
Plus one of the following courses in Hispanic Literature in North America:
SPAN 122 Literatura mexicana
SPAN 124 Escritores hispanos en los Estados Unidos
Plus one of the following experiential learning courses:
LANG 87 Internship in Applied Language
LANG 89 Practicum
MLL Required Course:
LANG 195 Capstone Seminar
Plus 4 additional upper division elective courses to bring total to 38 units.
Plus presentation of Professional Portfolio and Exit Examination during the semester prior to graduation.
Major Requirements for Cultura u Civilizacion
The student should complete a minimum of 34 units beyond the intermediate level (Spanish 25, Spanish 21b). Sixteen of the 34 units must be completed in the Modern Language and Literature Department on this campus.
SPAN 101 Composición
SPAN 103 Introducción a la literatura hispánica
SPAN 110 Civilización hispanoamericana
SPAN 112 Civilización española
SPAN 114 Cine hispano
Plus one of the following courses:
SPAN 133 Don Quijote
SPAN 135 Literatura hispanoamericana del siglo XX
SPAN 140 Traduccíon
ANTH 054 Anthropología cultural (taught in Spanish)
MLL Required Course:
LANG 195 Capstone Seminar
Elective courses to reach 34 units required in the major:
SPAN 027 Conversación
SPAN 087 Internship
SPAN 124 Escortes hispanos en Los Estados Unidos
SPAN 128 Teatro hispánico
HIST 040 Colonialism in Latin America
HIST 041 The Problem with Latin America
HIST 150 Women in Latin America
HIST 151 History of Mexico
Spanish Minor
20 units beyond Spanish 23 or Spanish 21a to include the following courses or their equivalent: SPAN 101, SPAN 103, SPAN 110 or SPAN 112, SPAN 141 and elective courses (SPAN 25, SPAN 27 or any upper division Spanish course(s) to reach minimum of 20 units. Twelve of the 20 units must be taken in the Department of Modern Language and Literature . Students must demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level before a minor will be granted.
Asian Language and Studies Major (Chinese and Japanese Concentrations)
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Catalog Description
This major allows students to develop their language skills in Chinese or Japanese while simultaneously gaining significant knowledge about the Asian context. Students share a strong interdisciplinary curriculum and choose to concentrate their language study in Chinese or Japanese. The non-language curriculum will be taught in English and includes film, literature, history, politics, and religion. The major requires one semester of study abroad in China/Taiwan or Japan. The minimum number of units for the major is 34.
Chinese Concentration
Required language courses:
Language requirement begins with the intermediate level; at least one semester (or a summer with a minimum of 8 weeks) of language requirement must be completed in China or Taiwan.
CHIN 23 Chinese Through Culture/the 3rd semester (4)
CHIN 25 Chinese Through Culture/4th semester (4)
CHIN 125 Advanced Chinese I (4)
CHIN 126 Advanced Chinese II (4)
One Semester of Study Abroad in China or Taiwan (8-12)
Four Courses from the following:
No more than two equivalent courses (as determined by the adviser) may be completed while studying in China/Taiwan.
ASIA 120 Asian Cinemas (4)
ASIA 130 East Asian Literature (4)
ASIA 124 Society, Gender & Culture in E. Asia (4)
HIST 30 East Asian Civilization I (4)
HIST 31 East Asian Civilization II (4)
HIST 141 Pre-Modern Chinese History (4)
HIST 142 Modern Chinese History (4)
RELI 135 Asian Religious Traditions (4)
POLS 152 Politics of Asia (4)
REL 152 Confucian Traditions (4)
MLL Required Course:
LANG 195 Capstone Seminar (2)
The Total Units: 34
Chinese Minor
Six courses (24 units) to include CHIN 11a, 11b, 23, and 25. In addition, two courses from ASIA 120 Asian Cinemas, ASIA 124 Society, Gender & Culture in E. Asia, ASIA 130 East Asian Literature, HIST 30 East Asian Civilization I, HIST 31 East Asian Civilization II, HIST 141 Pre-Modern Chinese History, HIST 142 Modern Chinese History, RELI 135 Asian Religious Traditions, POLS 152 Politics of Asia, & REL 152 Confucian Traditions. Study abroad in China or Taiwan is strongly encouraged. Students who acquired competency in Chinese prior to University study may be exempted by the Modern Language and Literature Department from a maximum of 8 units.
Japanese Concentration
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Required language courses:
Language requirement begins with the intermediate level; at least one semester (or a summer with minimum of 8 weeks) of language requirement must be completed in Japan.
JAPN Japanese Through Culture/the 3rd semester (4)
JAPN Japanese Through Culture/the 4th semester (4)
JAPN 125 Advanced Japanese I (4)
JAPN 126 Advanced Japanese II (4)
One Semester of Study Abroad in Japan (8-12)
Four Courses from the following:
No more than two equivalent courses (as determined by the adviser) may be completed while studying in Japan.
ASIA 120 Asian Cinemas (4)
ASIA 130 East Asian Literature (4)
ASIA 124 Society, Gender & Culture in E. Asia (4)
HIST 130 East Asian Civilization I (4)
HIST 131 East Asian Civilization II (4)
HIST 143 Modernization of Japan (4)
RELI 135 Asian Religious Traditions (4)
POLS 152 Politics of Asia (4)
REL 152 Confucian Traditions (4)
MLL Required Course:
LANG 195 Capstone Seminar (2)
The Total Units: 34
Japanese Minor
Six courses (24 units) to include JAPN 11a, 11b, 23, and 25. In addition, two courses from ASIA 120 Asian Cinemas, ASIA 124 Society, Gender & Culture in E. Asia, ASIA 130 East Asian Literature, HIST 30 East Asian Civilization I, HIST 31 East Asian Civilization II, HIST 143 Modernization of Japan, RELI 135 Asian Religious Traditions, POLS 152 Politics of Asia, & REL 152 Confucian Traditions. Study abroad in Japan is strongly encouraged. Students who acquired competency in Japanese prior to University study may be exempted by the Modern Language and Literature Department from a maximum of 8 units.
RUSSIAN AREA STUDIES
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Major (self-designed) in Russian Area Studies
The Russian Area Studies major will provide an in-depth understanding of the Russian culture by completion of a number of required courses selected by the major's committee.
The major's curriculum requires a series of language courses to be taken at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as the department capstone course.
In addition to the language courses, a certain number of courses taken outside of the Modern Language Department will be required. These additional courses will complement the intensive language courses and will allow for an extensive understanding of the Russian culture. Each student who pursues this major will be required to complete a minimum of 32 units from the courses in the following areas: language, literature, history, and special topics (the latter can be taken under Independent Studies aegis). The student will also be required to study abroad in Russia for a semester. Pending on which study abroad program is selected, the total number of units will be 44-46.
Self-designed Russian Area Studies major will provide the student with the opportunity of perfecting his/her language skills as well as acquiring background knowledge about Russian history, economics, politics, literature and culture.
Major (self-designed) and minor programs In Russian Area Studies are interdisciplinary, combining courses in the departments of Modern Language, History, Political Science, Economics, and (sometimes) English. Language courses are taught in Russian; other courses are taught in English.
Minor in Russian Area Studies
Revised catalogue description
Completion of five courses (20 units) as follows:
Russian Language (Russ 23, 25, or equivalents) (8)
RUSS 191 – Advanced Russian (4)
RUSS 120 – Contemporary Russian Film (4)
Or:
RUSS 73 – Russian Culture and Civilization (4)
One of the following (4 units):
POLS 51 – International Politics (4)
ECON 71 – Global Economic Issues (4)
RUSS 193 – Special Topics in Russian Lit. (4)
Or:
An alternative course selected from those listed above, or a summer or semester of studying in Russia on a program approved by the Office of International programs or by the minor adviser. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at the University of the Pacific. Study abroad courses may substitute minor requirements with the approval of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
