Foreign Languages and Literatures Department

Objectives

Through engaging teaching techniques and innovative research agendas, select writing-intensive practicums, efficient oral proficiency sessions and high-impact service-learning initiatives, nationally and abroad, our outstanding faculty inspires dedication to the central role of languages, literatures and cultures in the world today. With knowledge in disciplines as diverse as language-acquisition, literature and linguistics, creative writing and journalism, cognitive theory and education, civic engagement and immigration, bilingualism, cultural studies, hermeneutics, music, philosophy and religion, with advanced methodologies to suit all levels of language instruction, we elicit high levels of student performance. The mission of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is to offer high quality education and meaningful collegiate experiences in a vibrant and highly supportive educational setting to promote excellence in learning, scholarship and service, challenging students to think critically, develop life-long learning values, acquire key career expertise, cultivate vital analytical skills, embrace ethical thinking and linguistic diversity and become committed driving forces in the local and global community.

Majors

(Students interested in majoring in Adolescence Education French or Spanish should refer to the Education section.)

Requirements for the Majors

French: 36 s.h. in French beyond FREN 104 - Intermediate French II 3 s.h. , including 3 s.h.of French grammar and composition, 9 s.h. of introduction to French and Francophone literature, 6 s.h. of French civilization, 9 s.h. of electives in French literature, and 9 s.h. of selections in French.

Provisional certification in French Secondary Education: 36 s.h.beyond FREN 104 - Intermediate French II 3 s.h. , including courses in French grammar and composition, conversational French, French literature, phonetics, and French civilization.

Spanish: 36 s.h. beyond SPAN 104 - Second Year Spanish II 3 s.h. , including 6 s.h. of advanced Spanish usage, 3 s.h. of introduction to Spanish literature, 3 s.h. of civilization of the Spanish speaking world, 3 s.h. of survey of Spanish literature, 3 s.h. of survey of Spanish American literature, 9 s.h. of selections in Spanish and/or Spanish-American literature, and 9 s.h. of selections in Spanish, including phonetics, conversation, film studies, Spanish for the professions, and literature electives.

Provisional certification in Spanish Secondary Education: 36 s.h. beyond SPAN 104 - Second Year Spanish II 3 s.h. , including courses in advanced Spanish usage, conversation, phonetics, Spanish and Spanish-American literature, and civilization of the Spanish speaking world.

Requirements for the Concentrations

French: 30 s.h. in French grammar, composition, phonetics, literature, and conversational French. See the Advisement Handbook for further details.

Spanish: 30 s.h. in Spanish grammar, composition, phonetics, literature, and conversational Spanish. See the Advisement Handbook for further details.

Special Programs or Facilities

SUNY Oneonta sponsors overseas study programs in England, Germany, India, Italy/Greece, Japan, Korea, and Russia. The State University of New York also offers many study abroad opportunities in a wide variety of countries for all students in the State University system.

Note on Prerequisites

Proper placement in language skill courses is very important. Please note the prerequisite listed for language courses. In addition to those prerequisites, we offer the option of taking a proficiency examination for proper placement. Please consult with the Department concerning the proficiency test for the language of your choice.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Minor