World Languages and Cultures Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours. This minor does not qualify the student for inital teacher licensure in North Carolina. Hours completed, however, may be used to satisfy requirements in an approved program. The 18 semester hours in the minor will be met with the following courses:

9 SH from taking three language courses from the Department of World Languages and Cultures (Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili).

Course requirements

9 SH from taking three courses from the following list (taught in English):

FLS 2301 - World Language Films Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 2315 - Literature of the African Diaspora in the Americas Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 2317 - The African Epic and Oral Traditions Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 2320 - An Introduction to Contemporary African Literature Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 2323 - Introduction to African Cultures through Music and Dance Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 2300 - World Language Practicum Credits: 1-6 hr(s)
FLS 3330 - Topics on East Asia Languages and Cultures in Contact Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 3320 - World Literature, Culture and Film Credits: 3 hrs
FLS 4320 - Independent Study in Foreign Language Studies Credits: 1 to 6 hrs
FLS 3401 - Foreign Language Studies I Credits: 1-6 hrs
FLS 3402 - Foreign Language Studies II Credits: 1-6 hrs
CHI 3309 - Comparative Cultures: Africa and China Credits: 3 hrs
CHI 3325 - Economics of East Asia Credits: 3 hrs
ECO 3315 - Economics of East Asia Credits: 3 hrs
FRE 3311 - French Civilization Credits: 3 hrs
POR 3312 - Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World Credits: 3 hrs
SPA 3323 - Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World Credits: 3 hrs
SWA 3311 - Swahili Culture and Civilization Credits: 3 hrs

Minor Requirements

To satisfy the minor requirements, all required courses must be taken and completed with a grade of C- or better.

No more than 6 semester credit hours may be transferred toward the minor.
The 9 credit hour of languages will be determined by the department.
Students may take only one Independent Study course in concentration to complete the minor.

Other Requirements: Study Abroad Opportunities

With the approval of the department, and in conjunction with the Office of International Programs, students may also include up to six (6) semester hours of credit from study abroad programs that are equivalent to the courses above.