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Major or Minor in Foreign Languages

Major in Foreign Languages

Thirty credit hours at the 3000 and 4000 level are required for a major.

Foreign Languages Major: French

• French 3030: Conversation
• French 3040: Grammar and Composition
• French 3150: Introduction to Literature I
• French 3160: Introduction to Literature II
• French 3370: Civilization
• French 4030: Advanced Conversation
• French 4040: Advanced Composition and Stylistics

and 9 credit hours of electives in French at the 3000 or 4000 level other than "Introduction to Linguistics" and "Applied Linguistics."
In addition, see requirements for all foreign language majors.

Foreign Languages Major: German

• German 3030: Conversation
• German 3040: Grammar and Composition
• German 3150: Introduction to Literature
• German 3370: Civilization
• German 4030: Advanced Conversation
• German 4040: Advanced Composition and Stylistics

and 12 credit hours of electives in German at the 3000 or 4000 level other than "Introduction to Linguistics" and "Applied Linguistics."
In addition, see requirements for all foreign language majors.

Foreign Languages Major: Spanish

• Spanish 3030: Conversation
• Spanish 3040: Grammar and Composition
• Spanish 4030: Advanced Conversation
• Spanish 4040: Advanced Composition and Stylistics
• Six credit hours from
• Spanish 3170: Survey of Spanish Literature I
• Spanish 3180: Survey of Spanish Literature II
• Spanish 3210: Survey of Latin American Literature I
• Spanish 3220: Survey of Latin American Literature II
• Three credit hours from
• Spanish 3410: Spanish Civilization
• Spanish 3420: Latin American Civilization

and 9 credit hours of electives in Spanish at the 3000 or 4000 level other than "Introduction to Linguistics" and "Applied Linguistics."
In addition, see requirements for all foreign language majors.

Requirements for All Foreign Language Majors

Native speakers of these languages should see their departmental advisor regarding major requirements.

1. All foreign language majors must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours in the major language at the 3000 or 4000 level in residence at UNO.
2. It is strongly recommended that all foreign language majors include a study abroad component of at least one month during the second half of their program of study.
3. All courses credited to a major or minor must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better.
4. Courses in the 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120 sequences may not be taken out of order. Students must pass the prerequisite course with a grade of "C" or better before taking the next course in the sequence, and may not take an earlier course in any sequence for credit once they have received credit in a later course in any sequence.
5. All 3000 and 4000 courses may be taken for honors credit in cooperation with the honors program.

Minor in French, German, Russian or Spanish

All foreign language minors must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours in their minor language at the 3000 or 4000 level in residence at UNO.

A minimum of 15 credit hours in courses at the 3000 or 4000 level are required for a minor in French, German, Russian or Spanish.

Native speakers of any of these languages should see a department adviser regarding minor requirements.