Foreign Language - Minor Program
(see also the Spanish Bi-literacy Minor Program)
USF recognizes the value of foreign languages and offers multiple ways to study languages, get college credit, and earn credentials that will give graduates a meaningful advantage on the job market. Students can study online and in face-to-face classes; they can study abroad, and earn credit for prior knowledge through a wide variety of tests. We offer two minor programs at different levels, one of which is designed especially for study abroad. Finally, USF is an official testing center for the SIELE, an internationally recognized proficiency certificate issued by the Spanish government’s Instituto Cervantes. For further information on testing for language credit and the SIELE proficiency certificate, please consult the section of this catalog on Credit for Prior Learning or contact the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment or the Department of English & Foreign Languages.
The Foreign Language Minor Program is designed for both study at home and abroad. Students can complete the minor in one semester if they spend the semester abroad, take a full program of studies in the target language, and take advantage of the boost to language learning that occurs in homestay opportunities. This minor requires 6 courses (or 18 credit hours) and counts all language courses starting from introductory level classes. It can be applied to any language—Spanish, Chinese, Polish, etc. In this program, students may also take one related course taught in English for credit toward the minor, so for example, students of Spanish can take Latin American History and count it toward minor requirements. For information on the higher-level Spanish Bi-literacy minor, please see the corresponding section of this catalog.
Minor Program - Foreign Languages (18 credit hours)
Placement evaluation is required prior to beginning language study at USF at any level higher than 101. Please contact the Department of English & Foreign Languages for an appointment.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credit hours from all courses offered in foreign languages (FORL, FREN, ITAL, and SPAN), including American Sign Language: | 18 | |
| Introductory French I (3) | ||
| Introductory French II (2) | ||
| Intermediate French I: Reading and Comprehension (3) | ||
| Intermediate French II: Reading and Comprehension (3) | ||
| Topics in French (1-3) | ||
| Beginning Topics In Foreign Languages (1-4) | ||
| Immersion Experience Abroad (1-4) | ||
| Intermediate Topics In Foreign Languages (1-4) | ||
| Translation (3) | ||
| Advanced Topics In Foreign Languages (1-6) | ||
| Internship in Foreign Languages (1-6) | ||
| Introductory Italian I (3) | ||
| Introductory Italian II (3) | ||
| Intermediate Italian I (3) | ||
| Topics in Italian (1-4) | ||
| Sign Language (3) | ||
| Introductory Spanish I (3) | ||
| Introductory Spanish II (3) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I (3) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II (3) | ||
| Spanish Conversation, Reading and Comprehension I (3) | ||
| Spanish Conversation, Reading and Comprehension II (3) | ||
| Spanish Short Stories (3) | ||
| Topics: Spanish Language (1-4) | ||
| Spanish Civilization and Culture (3) | ||
| Latin American Cultures (3) | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Language Literature (3) | ||
| Topics in Spanish (1-6) | ||
| Students may take 1 course (3 credit hours) taught in English in related subject matter. 1 | ||
| Spanish students may take: | ||
| History of Latin America (3) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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For other languages and related courses, students should apply to the chair of the Dept. of English & Foreign Languages for approval.
Study abroad: courses taken abroad in any field, as long as they are taught in a foreign language, may count toward foreign language minor programs. Please contact the International Programs Office regarding the broad range of study abroad options available and the chair of the Department of English & Foreign Languages for approval.