Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, B.A.

The B.A. in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures provides opportunities for language-based global engagement. Students gain linguistic and intercultural competencies applicable to many fields.

All students in the major take a course in the common core and complete a high-impact Intercultural Experience requirement that can be met by study abroad, an LLC service-learning course, residence in the Global Village learning community, certificate of completion of the Global Leadership Program, Disciplinary Honors, or approval by the Program Director.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the B.A. in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, students will:

  1. Communicate an understanding of languages, literatures, and cultures within a global context;
  2. Speak, read, write, and comprehend the language(s) studied with sufficient ease to allow them to communicate effectively across cultures;
  3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a culturally-informed manner in international, intercultural and/or multicultural contexts in order to connect meaningfully with individuals and communities across the campus, the state, the nation, and the world;
  4. Understand the importance of transcultural encounters and employ intercultural competencies essential for success in our increasingly diverse global societies.

French and Francophone Studies Concentration

Admission Requirements

Students may declare their major at the Intermediate level of the French Basic Language Program (FRE 203 and/or FRE 204 or FRE 241).  

Progression Requirements

  • Students starting at the FRE 203 level:
    • must complete 27 credits in French/Francophone or related course work (including FRE 203 and FRE 204). 
  • Students starting at the FRE 204 (OR FRE 241) level or at the 300 level: 
    • must complete 24 credits in French/Francophone or related course work (including FRE 204 or FRE 241).
  • Students starting at the 300 level:
    • must complete 24 credits in French/Francophone or related course work. 

German Studies Concentration

Admission Requirements

Students may declare their major at the Intermediate level of the German Basic Language Program (GER 203 and/or GER 204).  

Progression Requirements

  • Students starting at the GER 203 level:
    • must complete 30 credits in German or German Studies-related course work (including GER 203 and GER 204). 
  • Students starting at the GER 204 level: 
    • must complete 27 credits in German or German Studies-related course work (including GER 204).
  • Students starting at the 300 level:
    • must complete 24 credits in German or German Studies-related course work. 

Applied Languages: French Education Concentration

Admission to the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures French K–12 Teaching Licensure Concentration

A student who seeks admission to the French with K–12 Teaching Licensure Concentration is expected to achieve:

  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 overall and in the major
  • Completion of all courses needed to fulfill the General Education requirements
  • Satisfactory scores on the Praxis I (ACT or SAT– See Praxis I substitution table for ACT, SAT, and Praxis I)

Students interested in the K–12 Teaching Licensure major must consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures for early discussion of all requirements as well as the K–12 advisor. Additionally, students must request for early admission to the Teacher Education Program from the School of Education Office of Student Services. Candidates should apply for admission to the School of Education Office of Student Services at the end of their sophomore year and be admitted no later than the first semester of their junior year. Please review requirements on their webpage. Consult the Teacher Education Handbook for details. 

Admission to Student Teaching

During the Junior year, students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program must apply for admission to Student Teaching. Admission includes:

  • Completion of requirements specific to the major.
  • Eligibility to enter student teaching requires maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 or better after being admitted to the major, and achieving a grade of C or better in each professional course. After admission to the major, if a student fails to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0, the student has one semester to improve their GPA. If a student receives a C- or lower in a professional course, the student is eligible to retake the course at its next offering. 

Application forms are available online from the Office of Student Services in the School of Education. Forms must be submitted by February 15 for student teaching in the spring of the following year. Student teaching assignments are usually made in schools within commuting distance from UNC Greensboro. Teacher education students are individually responsible for expenses incurred during student teaching, including transportation. Note: Student teaching is offered only in the spring semester. 

Application for Teacher Licensure 

An application for licensure should be filed with the School of Education Office of Student Services within two weeks of graduation. Students should be aware that the license process will take six weeks or longer after graduation to be completed. UNC Greensboro recommends for a teacher's licensure those students who have completed the appropriate teacher education curriculum, attained acceptable competencies, and whose work has been approved by the appropriate department. 

To be licensed in North Carolina, students must meet all specific state requirements for licensure, including demonstration of technology competencies. 

Applied Languages: Spanish Education Concentration

Admission to the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Spanish K–12 Teaching Licensure Concentration

A student who seeks admission to the Spanish with K–12 Teaching Licensure Concentration is expected to achieve:

  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 overall and in the major
  • Completion of all courses needed to fulfill the General Education requirements
  • Satisfactory scores on the Praxis I (ACT or SAT– See Praxis I substitution table for ACT, SAT, and Praxis I)

Students interested in the K–12 Teaching Licensure major must consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures for early discussion of all requirements as well as the K–12 advisor. Additionally, students must request for early admission to the Teacher Education Program from the School of Education Office of Student Services. Candidates should apply for admission to the School of Education Office of Student Services at the end of their sophomore year and be admitted no later than the first semester of their junior year. Please review requirements on their webpage. Consult the Teacher Education Handbook for details. 

Admission to Student Teaching

During the Junior year, students already admitted to the Teacher Education Program must apply for admission to Student Teaching. Admission includes:

  • Completion of requirements specific to the major.
  • Eligibility to enter student teaching requires maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 or better after being admitted to the major, and achieving a grade of C or better in each professional course. After admission to the major, if a student fails to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0, the student has one semester to improve their GPA. If a student receives a C- or lower in a professional course, the student is eligible to retake the course at its next offering. 

Application forms are available online from the Office of Student Services in the School of Education. Forms must be submitted by February 15 for student teaching in the spring of the following year. Student teaching assignments are usually made in schools within commuting distance from UNC Greensboro. Teacher education students are individually responsible for expenses incurred during student teaching, including transportation. Note: Student teaching is offered only in the spring semester. 

Application for Teacher Licensure 

An application for licensure should be filed with the School of Education Office of Student Services within two weeks of graduation. Students should be aware that the license process will take six weeks or longer after graduation to be completed. UNC Greensboro recommends for a teacher's licensure those students who have completed the appropriate teacher education curriculum, attained acceptable competencies, and whose work has been approved by the appropriate department. 

To be licensed in North Carolina, students must meet all specific state requirements for licensure, including demonstration of technology competencies. 

Overall Requirements

  • 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
  • ​No requirement for a concentration can be met by a grade lower than C- with an overall GPA of 2.0.
  • Students must complete a High Impact Intercultural Experience (HIIE). One of the following must be met:

    • Study abroad 
    • A service-learning course in the Department of LLC (such as LLC 389, LLC 399, or LLC 499)
      • Additional service-learning course options for the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, B.A. Applied Languages Spanish K-12 Teaching Licensure Concentration include (SPA 302, SPA 310, SPA 321, and SPA 499).
    • Residence in a Global Village
    • Certificate of completion of the Global Leadership Program
    • Disciplinary Honors
    • Approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies
  • Students may only count two courses twice across the two LLC majors (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, B.A. and Spanish, B.A.) including concentrations (i.e., Global Languages and Communities and Spanish, French and Francophone Studies and Global Languages and Communities).
  • Only one course may count twice from the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, B.A. Global Languages and Communities concentration to the following minors:
    • Chinese Undergraduate Minor
    • French and Francophone Studies Undergraduate Minor
    • German Undergraduate Minor
    • Russian Undergraduate Minor
    • Spanish Undergraduate Minor       

Degree Program Requirements

University Requirements
General Education Requirements (MAC)
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)

Major Requirements

Required: LLC Core Course3
Select one course from the following:
Global Crossings: Topics in Images, Media, and Texts
Global Green: Cultures of Production and/or Consumption
Foundational Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Global Cultures Through Film: Angles of Vision

Concentration

Select one of the concentrations as detailed following the major requirements.

  • French and Francophone Studies
  • German Studies
  • Global Languages and Communities
  • Applied Languages: French K-12 Teaching Licensure
  • Applied Languages: Spanish K-12 Teaching Licensure

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.

French and Francophone Studies Concentration Requirements

  • Minimum of 24 credits in French/Francophone and related course work, including the courses listed below.
  • No requirement for the major or concentration can be met by a grade lower than C-.
Language9
Select 9 credits of the following:
Intermediate French II
Bridges to French Literature and Culture *
Francophone Cultures: An Introduction
French Conversation and Phonetics
French Conversation and Culture
Conversation in France
Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning
The Theory and Practice of French Translation
Directed Study in French Language
Literature and/or Film9
Select 9 credits of the following:
The French Imaginary: Fiction and Culture
Teaching French through French Literature
Topics in French Literary Movements
Topics in French Prose Fiction
Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film
Topics in French Theatre
Advanced Topics in French Literature
Topics in Francophone Literature
Topics in French Poetry
Studies in Film Genre
Culture and Civilization3
Select 3 credits of the following:
Contemporary French Culture
Business French
French and Francophone Civilization and Culture
Directed Study in French and Francophone Civilization and Culture
Electives3
Select 3 credits from courses with the FRE course prefix at the 300 level and above
*

The course is contingent. Qualifies only if taken before FRE 315 (or other courses above this course number).

German Studies Concentration Requirements

  • Minimum of 24 credits in German above the 204 level.
  • No requirement for the major or concentration can be met by a grade lower than C-.
Literature or Culture12
Select 12 hours from the following courses:
German Texts That Changed the World I - Read in English *
German Texts That Changed the World II - Read in English *
The Holocaust in Literature and Art *
German Literature: Advanced Intermediate Topics
Advanced Topics in German Literature
Advanced Topics in German Culture
German Memory in Fiction and Film *
Tutorial **
Tutorial **
Honors Work 1
Electives12
Select four additional GER courses above the 204 level.
*

The courses listed are contingent. The courses count as a major credit only if a student also enrolls in GER 311 and/or 1 credit of GER 491 or GER 492 where an appropriate amount of speaking or reading or writing is done in German.

**

German Studies Concentration students may take 1 credit of the following: 

1

GER 493 must be taken for 3 credits to qualify.

Related Area Courses

The courses below are suggested but not required.

Language and Culture
European Literary Classics: Ancient to Renaissance
Shakespeare: Early Plays and Sonnets
Shakespeare: Later Plays
German History, 1914-1945
Nazi Germany & the Holocaust
History of Modern Philosophy
Major Authors in Russian Literature
Major Movements in Russian Literature and Culture

Global Languages and Communities Concentration Requirements

  • At least 21 semester hours at the 300-level and above.
Language Series12
Primary Language of Study
Complete a minimum of 12 credits in CHI, FRE, GER, JNS, RUS, or SPA courses taught in the language at or above the 300 course level *
Additional Language of Study
All majors must demonstrate proficiency at or above the 204 level in an additional language (other than English). Students taking Intermediate level courses to fulfill requirement may count 203/204. If you are a native speaker of another language other than English, please provide documentation to demonstrate that you have met this requirement. The program director may approve alternatives to meet this requirement.
LLC Service Learning Courses **3
Select one course from below or another service-learning course approved by the director.
LLC Service Learning
Cultural Immersion through Community-Based Service Learning
Community-Based Service Learning
Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers
Advanced Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers
Spanish in a Public School Setting
Additional Courses 16-12
Select courses to meet 300+ level requirement
Topics: Languages for Professions
Topics in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Advanced Topics: Rebels and Revolutionaries in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
African History and Cultures through Film
*
  • Must include courses that develop writing skills and textual analysis.
  • A maximum of 3 credits achieved by Special Exam may count toward the major.
**

The Service Learning Requirement for GLC Concentration meets the HIIE requirement for LLC.

1

Students may fulfill the remaining "Additional Courses" credits for the major from the courses listed below and/or 300-level and above courses in the languages of study. Must include at least one 300-level and above LLC course (3 credit hours). Program Director may approve other courses to meet this requirement. 

Applied Languages: French K–12 Teaching Licensure Concentration Requirements

  • Required: 30 hours in the French concentration in addition to the Teacher Licensure Requirements.
Bridge Course3
Bridges to French Literature and Culture
Francophone Cultures: An Introduction
Writing 3
Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning
Oral Communication Skills3
French Conversation and Phonetics *
French Conversation and Culture
Conversation in France
Culture and Civilization3
Select one of the following courses:
Culture and Civilization in France
Contemporary French Culture
Business French
French and Francophone Civilization and Culture
Directed Study in French and Francophone Civilization and Culture
Literature and Film Courses9
The French Imaginary: Fiction and Culture
Topics in French and Francophone Literature and Film
Select one additional course from the following: **
Teaching French through French Literature
Topics in French Theatre
Advanced Topics in French Literature
Topics in Francophone Literature
Linguistics3
French Conversation and Phonetics *
Additional Requirements 16-9
Electives to be chosen from the following:
Bridges to French Literature and Culture
Francophone Cultures: An Introduction
French Conversation and Culture
Conversation in France
Advanced Grammar and Composition: From Morphology to Meaning
Contemporary French Culture
Business French
Teaching French through French Literature
French and Francophone Civilization and Culture
Topics in French Theatre
Advanced Topics in French Literature
Topics in Francophone Literature
Directed Study in French and Francophone Civilization and Culture
Directed Study in French Language
African History and Cultures through Film
*

FRE 311 can also be used as a "Conversation" course. If FRE 311 is taken as a "Conversation" course, students will be required to take 9 hours in the "Additional Requirements" electives field to reach the 30 hours required for the major (not including Teacher Licensure Requirements).  

**

In-depth inquiry can be completed in any of the Topics courses

1

To complete 30 total hours in the French concentration in addition to the Teacher Licensure Requirements.

Teacher Licensure Requirements30
Measurement and Assessment in Teaching
Teaching Second Languages in K-12 *
Second Language Acquisition
Student Teaching and Seminar in World Languages
Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades **
Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning **
Literacy in the Content Area
*

LLC 412 requires 50 hours of internship in the schools.

**

TED 444 and TED 445 require 25 hours of internship in the schools. 

Clinical Experience in Teaching and/or Capstone Experience

Students will register for the course listed below. This course, as well as requiring a full semester experience in the public-school setting, will include completion of two portfolios that together align with the North Carolina Standards for Second Language Teachers and the ISTE/NETS Standards.

  • A portfolio documenting proof of completion of requirements for licensure (in TaskStream) and,
  • A teaching portfolio (in Pearson's EdTPA)
Student Teaching and Seminar in World Languages

 Sequence of Professional Education Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Junior
FallCredit Hours
ERM 405 Measurement and Assessment in Teaching 3
TED 445 Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning 3
 Credit Hours6
Spring
TED 444 Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades 3
LLC 419 Second Language Acquisition 3
 Credit Hours6
Senior
Fall
LLC 412 Teaching Second Languages in K-12 3
TED 435 Literacy in the Content Area 3
 Credit Hours6
Spring
LLC 465 Student Teaching and Seminar in World Languages * 12
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours30
*

Course offered only in spring semester. No other courses may be taken during student teaching.

 

Applied Languages: Spanish K–12 Teaching Licensure Concentration Requirements

  • Required: 27 hours in the Spanish concentration in addition to the Teacher Licensure Requirements.
Bridge Course3
Spanish Language and Cultures
Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers
Writing6
Intermediate Spanish Composition
Intermediate Spanish Composition for Heritage Speakers
Advanced Spanish Composition
Oral Communication Skills 3
Choose one of the following courses:
Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation
Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation Abroad
Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation
Cultural Studies 3
Choose one of the following courses:
Foundations in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures, and Films
Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films
Foundations in Latin American Cultures, Literatures and Films
Topics in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures and Films
Seminar in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films
Seminar in U.S. Latino/Latina Cultural Studies
Seminar in Latin American Cultures, Literatures and Films
Literary Studies3
Introduction to Literary Studies
Linguistics
Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics *
Additional Requirements9
Electives to be chosen from the following: **
Cultural Studies
Advanced Spanish Language and Cultures for Heritage Speakers
Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation
Views of the Hispanic World Through Intermediate Conversation Abroad
Foundations in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures, and Films
Foundations in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films
Foundations in Latin American Cultures, Literatures and Films
Cultural Expressions in the Hispanic World Through Advanced Conversation
Topics in Hispanic Cultures, Literatures and Films
Seminar in Spanish Cultures, Literatures and Films
Seminar in U.S. Latino/Latina Cultural Studies
Seminar in Latin American Cultures, Literatures and Films
Seminar in Film Genre
Hispanic Linguistics
Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Spanish in the U.S.
Spanish Phonetics
Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics
Literary Studies
Topics in Latin American Literature
Topics in Spanish Literature
Topics in Literature from the Spanish Speaking World
Seminar in Spanish Literature
Seminar in Latin American Literature
Seminar in Literatures from the Spanish Speaking World
Additional Courses
Spanish in a Public School Setting
Directed Study in Spanish Language
Directed Study in Hispanic Cultures and/or Literatures
*

Students will be completing their in-depth project in SPA 342

**

Must include:

  • At least one 400-level seminar
  • One additional 400-level course
Teacher Licensure Requirements30
Measurement and Assessment in Teaching
Teaching Second Languages in K-12 *
Second Language Acquisition
Student Teaching and Seminar in World Languages
Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades **
Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning **
Literacy in the Content Area
*

LLC 412 requires 50 hours of internship in the schools. 

**

TED 444 and TED 445 require 25 hours of internship in the schools.

Clinical Experience in Teaching and/or Capstone Experience

Students will register for the course listed below. This course, as well as requiring a full semester experience in the public-school setting, will include completion of two portfolios that together align with the North Carolina Standards for Second Language Teachers and the ISTE/NETS Standards.

  • A portfolio documenting proof of completion of requirements for licensure and,
  • A teaching portfolio (in Pearson's EdTPA)
Student Teaching and Seminar in World Languages

 Sequence of Professional Education Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Junior
FallCredit Hours
ERM 405 Measurement and Assessment in Teaching 3
TED 445 Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning 3
 Credit Hours6
Spring
TED 444 Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades 3
LLC 419 Second Language Acquisition 3
 Credit Hours6
Senior
Fall
LLC 412 Teaching Second Languages in K-12 3
TED 435 Literacy in the Content Area 3
 Credit Hours6
Spring
LLC 465 Student Teaching and Seminar in World Languages * 12
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours30
 
*

Course offered only in spring semester. No other courses may be taken during student teaching.

 

Disciplinary Honors in French 

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 credit hours of Honors and advanced courses with grades of B or better.
  • UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
Required3
Senior Honors Project
Select 9 credits of the following:9
Honors courses in the major
Contract Honors courses in the major
Honors Work
Select 3 credits of the following:3
Advanced 400-level courses
Honors and contract courses in the major
Any Honors courses, whether in the major or not

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in French; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

Honors Advisor

See Laura Chesak at laura_chesak@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Disciplinary Honors. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions

Disciplinary Honors in German 

Requirements

  • A minimum of 12 credit hours as detailed below.
  • UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
Required6
Honors Work *
Senior Honors Project
Select 3-6 credits of contract courses in German above the 300 level3-6
*

3 credits of the course listed in preparation for Senior Honors Project.

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in German; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

Honors Advisor

See Laura Chesak at laura_chesak@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Disciplinary Honors. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions

 Disciplinary Honors in Global Languages and Communities

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 credit hours of Honors and advanced courses with grades of B or better.
  • UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
Required3
Senior Honors Project
Select 9 credits of the following:9
Honors courses in the major
Contract Honors courses in the major
Select 3 credits of the following:3
Advanced 400-level courses
Honors and contract courses in the major
Any Honors courses (whether in the major or not)

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in LLC, Global Languages and Communities; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions

Disciplinary Honors in Spanish

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 credit hours of Honors and advanced courses with grades of B or better.
  • UNC Greensboro cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better or, for transfer students, cumulative GPA of 3.30 or better from all prior institutions.
Required3
Senior Honors Project
Select 12 credits in the major from the following:12
400-level courses
Honors courses in the major
Contract Honors courses in the major
Honors Work

Recognition

Receive a Certificate of Disciplinary Honors in Spanish; have that accomplishment, along with the title of the Senior Honors Project, noted on the official transcript; and be recognized at a banquet held at the end of the spring semester.

Honors Advisor

See Laura Chesak at laura_chesak@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Disciplinary Honors. To apply: https://honorscollege.uncg.edu/disciplinary-honors/disciplinary-honors-admissions