The Foreign Languages Department offers baccalaureate degree programs in French and Spanish. An Interdisciplinary German Studies Minor is also available, as are minors in French and Spanish. The primary focus of our major and minor programs is to teach students to communicate effectively in the target language. Emphasis is placed on situating language study within a larger cultural and historical context.

These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in foreign language education, international business and finance, international studies, translation services, and relevant positions in the health and medical professions. The B.A. major in French or Spanish offers excellent preparation for graduate studies in a wide range of fields, including foreign languages, comparative literatures and cultures, international relations, diplomatic studies and law school. The B.S. major in French or Spanish offers K-12 teaching certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Our teaching certification programs in French and Spanish are accredited by PDE and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).

Career prospects for foreign language majors, both in the liberal arts and the teaching programs, are very strong and continue to expand.

The course requirements and descriptions for both the B.A. and the B.S. are listed below, followed by a suggested plan for completing these degrees in eight semesters.

• Required major courses: FLSP 310, 315 (or 416), 336; FLNG 361; 18 additional semester hours, three of which must be met with a 400 level literature course. (Language course 116 is not counted toward the major.)
  
• Please see the university requirements in this catalog.

Note: All students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in French or Spanish must complete a minimum of 12 credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these 12 credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level. Students must maintain a minimum quality point average of 2.50 in the major. No grade less than "C" will be accepted in any course within the major.

Additional information is in the Foreign Language Department and available upon request. The department encourages students majoring in a language to participate in foreign study. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.

• Required major courses: FLSP, 310, 315 (or 416), 336; FLNG 361, 499; 18 additional semester hours, three of which must be met with a 400 level literature course. (Language courses 116 and 117 are not counted toward the major.)
  
• Required professional education courses: MCOM 262; PSED 161, 242, 416, 420, 421, 430, 431; REED 321.
  
• Required tests: ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (with a ranking at "Advanced Low"), PRAXIS I, PRAXIS Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge (#30511), PRAXIS Spanish Content Knowledge (#10191).
  
• Note: All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Spanish must maintain
  a minimum quality point average of 3.0 in the major. No grade less than B will be accepted for the major.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established new requirements for all candidates in teacher preparation programs. Please refer to the section The College of Education in this catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education programs.

• Please see the university requirements in this catalog.
  
• Note: Certification encompasses kindergarten through grade twelve.

Note: All students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in French or Spanish must complete a minimum of 12 credits at ESU in their target language at a level higher than Language 215 (Language IV). Of these 12 credits, a minimum of three (3) credits must be at the 400 level.

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree or certification in French or Spanish must take the ACTFL Telephonic Oral Proficiency Interview Test before entering student teaching. It is expected that students will pass the test at the Advanced Low Level. Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Language will also be required to demonstrate appropriate language proficiency through an exit interview conducted by faculty members within the appropriate language component. Students must maintain a minimum quality point average of 3.0 in the major. No grade less than B will be accepted in any course within the major.

Additional information is in the Foreign Language Department, and available upon request. The department encourages students majoring in a language to participate in foreign study. Appropriate credit will be awarded for courses taken through programs approved by the department.

These students must follow all requirements as set forth for the Bachelor of Science candidates. Students must complete the equivalent of 27 upper-level credits in the language plus a Linguistics course and a Methods course. Native-speakers must take all course work at the 300-400 levels. (See B.S. Requirements)

These students will be handled on a case-by-case basis. An oral interview in the target language will be conducted with members of the faculty from the language area. Following this initial interview, the faculty of the language area, in consultation with the chair, will decide upon the number of additional credits (if any) required of the candidate.

Language levels 116 and 117 are counted for one of the languages. For all other requirements, refer to the Foreign Language B.A. or B.S. program.

Students will be required to complete a minimum of 18 credits in the target language. Any target language courses may be counted for the minor, except the following: FLFR 120; FLFR 141; FLSP 120; FLSP 143. Twelve semester hours in the minor must be completed at East Stroudsburg University. This residency requirement applies to all students, including transfer students who arrive with credits completed elsewhere. Students are required to maintain a QPA of 2.50. No grade less than "C" will be accepted in any course within the minor. Native speakers choosing a minor in their native language will be required to complete twelve credits at the 300-400 level.

This is a single subject area of concentration in French or Spanish. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in the target language starting with language levels III and IV. Courses must include one of the following: FLFR 235; FLFR/FLSP 315; FLFR/FLSP 336. Students must maintain a 2.50 quality point average in their area of concentration. No grade less than "C" will be accepted in any course within the concentration.

The following courses may not be counted toward the major: FLFR 120; FLSP 120; FLFR 141; FLSP 143; FLSP 233; FLSP 234. These courses do count toward General Education.

This option is available only to native speakers of French or Spanish. Such a student will apply for authorization only after having spent at least two semesters at East Stroudsburg University and only after having completed two language courses at ESU at the 300 level or above, and having earned a QPA of 3.0 or better in the major. The student will be required to write a detailed statement in the target language concerning the extent of language experience and the relation of that language experience to a legitimate course of study. Each application will receive the consideration of the total Department membership, and the decision concerning the number of credits to be granted will be decided collaboratively between the Department Chair and the professors of the language area in question.

Regarding the policy on departmental authorization, the maximum number of credits which may be granted by the department is six (6).

The Foreign Language Department may authorize credit only for those languages in which it offers a major, namely French or Spanish. This policy also applies to any credits granted through examination. (See Department of Foreign Languages for specific information.) Native speakers choosing a major in their native language will be required to complete twelve (12) credits at the 300-400 level, in addition to required courses. Please note: Native speakers choosing courses in their native language (but not majoring in the language) will be placed in appropriate courses by Foreign Language Faculty.

General Education Offerings: Students with advanced language skills who start a language sequence at a level above the GE courses listed may substitute that course(s) as valid GE offerings.