Languages & Cultures

Requirements for B.A.

Cultural Studies Component Requirements: (18 units)

1. Lower Division Required Course: (3 units) 

FLIT 234 Virtual Study Abroad (3)

2. Lower Division Elective: (3 units) 

Select 1 course from the following: 

FLIT 230 Life in Modern France (3)

FLIT 245 Introduction to German Literature (3)

FLIT 250 Traditional Culture of Japan (3)

FLIT 260 Life in Modern Spain (3)

FLIT 261 Life in Modern Latin America (3)

FLIT 295A Masterpieces of European Literature I (3)

FLIT 295B Masterpieces of European Literature II (3)

3. Upper Division Required Courses: (6 units) 

FLIT 391 Cultural Theories and Methodologies (3)

FLIT 491 Capstone Seminar (3)

4. Upper Division Electives: (6 units) 

Select 2 courses from 2 different cultures, each different from the courses selected for the Lower Division electives: 

ARMN 310 Armenian Culture (3)

ARMN 360 Changing Roles of Armenian Women (3)

FLIT 320 Business Culture in Asia (3)

FLIT 321 Business Culture in Europe (3)

FLIT 322 Business Culture in Latin America (3)

FLIT 330 Italian Civilization from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance (3)

FLIT 331 Italian Literary Masterpieces of Humanism and Renaissance (3)

FLIT 340 Life in Modern Germany (3)

FLIT 341 20th Century European Literature (3)

FLIT 370 Modern Japanese Culture (3)

FLIT 371 Modern Italian Culture (3)

FLIT 380 Cultural Development of Modern Russia and Eastern Europe (3)

FLIT 381 Aspects of the Italian-American Experience in Cinema, Literature, Philosophy and Music (3)

FLIT 383 Hispanic Civilization and Culture: Middle Ages to Golden Age (3)

FLIT 384 Modern Hispanic Culture (Peninsular) (3)

FLIT 402 Japanese Literature (3)

FLIT 455 Women Writers of Asia (3)

Language Option Component Requirements: (24-26 units)

A. Armenian Option

Required Courses in Armenian: 24 units

1. Lower Division: (9 units)

ARMN 102 Elementary Armenian II (3)

ARMN 201 Intermediate Armenian I (3)

ARMN 202 Intermediate Armenian II (3)

2. Upper Division: (15 units)

Select 5 courses from the following :

ARMN 306 Advanced Armenian Composition (3)

ARMN 310 Armenian Culture (3)

ARMN 315 Masterpieces of Armenian Literature (3)

ARMN 360 Changing Roles of Armenian Women (3)

ARMN 380 Contemporary Issues in Armenia and Diaspora (3)

B. French Option

Required Courses in French: 24 units

1. Lower Division: (9 units)

FREN 200 Beginning French Conversation (3)

FREN 204 Review of French Grammar (3)

FREN 208 Intermediate Reading and Writing (3)

2. Upper Division: (15 units)

FREN 300 Advanced French Conversation (3)

FREN 305 French Pronunciation and Diction (3)

FREN 306 Advanced Composition (3)

FREN 380 French Civilization (3)

FREN 381 The Contemporary French World (3)

C. Italian Option

Required Courses in Italian: 24 units

1. Lower Division: (9 units)

Select 3 courses from the following:

ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I (3)

ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II (3)

ITAL 204 Intermediate Italian Grammar and Composition (3)

ITAL 290 Intermediate Reading and Conversation (3)

2. Upper Division: (15 units)

Select 5 courses from the following:

FLIT 330 Italian Civilization from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance (3)

FLIT 331 Literary Masterpieces of Italian Humanism and Renaissance (3)

FLIT 371 Modern Italian Culture (3)

FLIT 381 Aspects of the Italian-American Experience in Cinema, Literature, Philosophy, and Music (3)

ITAL 300 Advanced Conversational Italian (3)

ITAL 305 Structure of the Italian Language (3)

ITAL 306 Italian Translation and Style (3)

ITAL 315 Masterpieces of Italian Literature (3)

ITAL 335 Italian Literature of the Middle Ages (3)

ITAL 360 Italian Literature of the 19th Century (3)

D. Japanese Option

Required Courses in Japanese: 26 units

1. Lower Division: (8 units)

JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I (4)

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II (4)

2. Lower Division Electives (3 units)

Choose 1 course from the following:

FLIT 250 Traditional Japanese Culture (3)

JAPN 204 Kanji II (3)

JAPN 205 Kanji III (3)

3. Upper Division Electives (9 units)

Choose 3 courses from the following:

FLIT 370 Modern Japanese Culture (3)

JAPN 300 Advanced Japanese Conversation (3)

JAPN 304 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)

JAPN 305 Language and Culture in Japanese (3)

JAPN 306 Advanced Reading and Composition (3)

4. Upper Division Electives (6 Units)

Choose 2 courses from the following:

FLIT 402 Japanese Literature (3)

JAPN 400 Japanese Language and Society (3)

JAPN 401 Introduction to Literature in Japanese (3)

Total Units in the Major 42-44 General Education Units 48 Additional Units 28-30 Total Units Required for the B.A. Degree 120

Languages and Cultures majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad, take a secondary target language and select courses and a Minor within their regional or thematic focus.