Romance Languages and Literatures— French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan

• French - Critical Tracking
• French - 8 Semester Plan

• Portuguese - Critical Tracking
• Portuguese - 8 Semester Plan

• Spanish - Critical Tracking
• Spanish - 8 Semester Plan

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures offers courses in the languages and cultures of the areas and countries where French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Catalan are spoken. Courses offered in language, linguistics, literature, film and culture enrich study of majors in anthropology, art history, business, health sciences, history, international relations, journalism, law, music, political science, sociology and other foreign languages and literatures.

With the expansion of dynamic minority populations in the United States and the prospect of closer and more complex relationships between the United States and the French-, Italian-, Portuguese-, and Spanish-speaking countries around the world, language, literature and cultural studies will increasingly have practical and intellectual value.

Many courses in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole can be taken in partial fulfillment of a minor or a certificate in Latin American Studies. Consult with the undergraduate adviser at the Center of Latin American Studies.

Certain courses in French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese can be taken in partial fulfillment of a minor in MEMS (Medieval and Early Modern Studies), an interdisciplinary focus on European culture and its influences on the modern world. The minor requires 18 credit hours, of which at least three credits must be at the 4000-level and at least six credits at the 3000-level. An additional requirement is completion of a 2000-level foreign language course (3 hours). Additional information is available from Dr. Will Hasty, Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies, 254 Dauer Hall.

Catalan is a member of the Romance family of languages, spoken by approximately seven million people in northeastern Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Andorra (where it is the official language). More people speak Catalan than speak –Danish, Finnish, Norwegian or Irish. Catalonia has a rich literary, artistic, architectural and cultural heritage, and its capital city of Barcelona is one of the great treasures of Europe.

Learning Catalan will allow the student to enter one of the most vibrant cultural and economic communities in Europe.

Italian has historically been associated with literature, the arts, history and politics. Studying Italian exposes students to Italy’s broad contribution to Western tradition. Italy’s ranking as a G-8 nation means that it figures prominently in world business and commerce. With knowledge of Italian, graduates will find their work opportunities enhanced in the global market.

The Minor: Students may earn a minor in Italian Studies, which could complement any major from the humanities to engineering to business and the fine arts. A concentration of courses in Italian language, literature, culture and civilization can also become the basis for graduate studies in Italian.

The minor begins with ITA 2201 and its conversation component ITA 2243, then 12 credits of ITA or ITW at the 3000 or 4000 level and 3 credits of ITT or other upper- division courses from affiliated departments. Consult with the Italian program coordinator for approval.

Overseas Study: Students have the opportunity to study in a UF-sponsored program in Rome during the summer, where they can begin or complete their language requirement and/or take other courses for general education or elective credits. These courses also count toward the nine-hour summer and the last 30-hour residency requirements.

General Education: Qualifying classes are listed as Humanities (H) and International and Diversity (I) under ITA, ITW, ITT.

Honors: Refer to the general CLAS honors section of the catalog.

The Major: French is spoken in 44 countries by approximately 200 million people who represent 12 percent of the GDP and 20 percent of world trade. A major in French offers an excellent base for careers in many areas, including academics, business, banking, government, journalism and diplomacy. It also prepares students for graduate studies and professional schools.

The major consists of 32 credits, beginning with FRE 3300, and features courses in French language, culture (including film) and literary studies. Graduating seniors participate in a senior seminar and can earn the Certificat du Baccalauréat Supérieur indicating their mastery of the field. At the end of their senior year, majors may take written and oral examinations leading to a Certificat du Baccalauréat Supérieur.

Majors, minors and other advanced students of French may take an international exam sponsored by the Chambre de commerce de Paris. Students with a junior/senior GPA of 3.5 are encouraged to write a thesis for magna cum laude or summa cum laude recognition at graduation. Students planning to major in French should see a department adviser before registering.

Honors: Refer to the general CLAS honors section of the catalog.

The Minor: The minor in French is 16 credit hours, starting with FRE 2201 and 2241 and including FRE 3300 and 3320 as required courses. In addition, students may choose from a variety of language, culture (including film) and literary studies’ courses. A minimum of nine credit hours must be completed at UF.

For specific requirements, consult the information in 170 Dauer. For additional information, contact the undergraduate adviser.

Overseas Study: French majors and minors are encouraged to study abroad, either for a summer or for a semester. Students of French regularly participate in programs in Paris, Avignon, Montpellier, Grenoble and Quebec. UF sponsors its own summer program, UF in Provence, where students learn French in an immersion program and are housed with French families in Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. Students in approved overseas study programs can earn up to 15 credits beyond the 120 credits required for graduation. Please consult the UF International Center in 123 Grinter Hall, as well as a departmental adviser.

General Education: All classes listed under FRT are taught in English and the texts studied are in English translation. Some courses qualify for the Writing and Math Requirement. All other courses, including 3000-level literature and culture/civilization courses listed under FRW and FRE, are taught in French.

Placement Test: Students who plan to continue a study of French begun in high school or another college must present their SAT II language score(s) before registering to enroll at the appropriate level. Students with SAT II scores should consult the Schedule of Courses or the academic advising section of the catalog for course selection. If the SAT II was not taken, arrangements must be made to take it.

Students with three years of high school French (grades 9, 10, 11 or 12) cannot enroll in FRE 1130, regardless of placement test results. The lowest level in which they can enroll is FRE 1115 (3 credits). The lowest level in which students with four years of high school French can enroll is FRE 1131.

Any student who has lived in a French-speaking country for more than a year or who has significant French-speaking experience at home must consult the department before enrolling in any FRE course. For placement based on IB or AP scores, refer to the academic advising section.

French

To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical tracking criteria.

• 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5

• Maintain 2.0 UF GPA

• Complete FRE1130 or higher-level French course

• Complete FRE1131 or maintain higher-level French course with 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work

• Complete FRE2200 and FRE2240 or higher-level French course with 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work

The Major: Portuguese is spoken in Europe, Africa and South America; Brazil alone has about 170 million Portuguese speakers. Students pursuing careers related to Latin America will profit greatly from knowing Portuguese; Florida does more than $2 billion worth of trade with Brazil yearly.

To speak Portuguese is to have the key to this vast "land of the future." Brazilians constitute one of the fastest growing immigrant populations of Florida, and studying Portuguese, especially in conjunction with Spanish, will provide a competitive edge for those seeking careers in business, industry, health, agricultural affairs and education.

The major consists of 30 hours of course work with a minimum of ten 3000-level courses or above. Some courses outside the department such as Latin American History (LAH 4630 Modern Brazil) may also count toward the major in special conditions.

Students with transfer credits should take four 4000-level classes at UF. Two independent studies courses may be accepted as part of this requirement. Students can choose from listings under POR in language and civilization beyond POR 3010, POW in literature and culture and PRT (Brazilian literature in translation). POR 3010 does not count toward the major.

Honors: Refer to the general CLAS honors section of the catalog.

The Minor: The minor is 15 credit hours or five courses at the 3000-4000 level; at least two should be 4000 level. A minimum of nine hours must be completed at UF. All courses require grades of C or better; no S grades. No more than three hours of courses with 4905 can be applied to the minor. POR 3010 does not count toward the minor.

Overseas Study: The university sponsors a reasonably priced summer B program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Majors and minors are encouraged to participate at the 3000/4000-level; they can receive 6-9 hours of credit. The program fulfills the summer residency requirement. Students in approved overseas study programs can earn up to 15 credits that do not count as excess credits beyond the 120 credits required for graduation.

General Education: Qualifying classes are listed as humanities (H) and international and diversity (I) under POR, POW or PRT.

Portuguese

To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical tracking criteria.

• 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5

• Maintain 2.0 UF GPA

• Complete POR1130

• Complete POR1131 with 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work

• Complete POR3240 and 1 additional Portuguese course with 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work

The Major: The Spanish major is excellent preparation for careers in business, journalism and communications, law, medicine, the service professions and teaching. All students are encouraged to consult with the undergraduate adviser as soon as they begin to consider a major or minor in Spanish. Those whose second major is Spanish are especially urged to seek guidance from the undergraduate adviser since they do not receive an audit for this major.

The major consists of a minimum of 33 semester credits of course work, beginning with SPN 2240, Intensive Aural and Reading Comprehension, or SPN 2340, Introduction to Reading and Writing for Bilinguals. It also includes SPN 3300, Spanish Grammar and Composition, or SPN 3350, Spanish Grammar and Composition for Bilinguals.

An additional 27 credits of Spanish courses at the 3000- and 4000-levels, of which at least 15 must be at the 4000-level, are required. Students who transfer credits toward the major will be expected to take at least four 4000-level courses in Spanish at UF. No more than 3 credits of SPN 4905 may count toward the major.

Students are encouraged to take one or more SPN 3224 Applied Spanish courses, with the respective content courses.

For students interested in Latin America, Portuguese is highly recommended. POR 3010 is an intensive introduction to Portuguese designed for students who have studied or speak Spanish (or French). In addition, a Certificate in Latin American Studies is available from the Center for Latin American Studies. See the section on certificates after the descriptions of majors.

Honors: Refer to the general CLAS honors section of this catalog. To graduate cum laude (with honors) , a student must have a junior/ senior GPA of 3.5. Students who write an honors thesis will be considered for high honors (magna cum laude) or highest honors (summa cum laude). Students considering writing an honors thesis need to decide their topic in conjunction with their thesis adviser and inform the undergraduate adviser early in the semester.

The Minor: The minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester credits of course work beginning with SPN 2240, Intensive Aural and Reading Comprehension, or SPN 2340, Introduction to Reading and Writing for Bilinguals. It also includes SPN 3300, Spanish Grammar and Composition, or SPN 3350 Spanish Grammar and Composition for Bilinguals.

An additional 12 credits of Spanish courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels, of which at least six credits must be at the 4000-level, are required.

A minimum of 9 credits must be completed at the University of Florida, including two 4000-level courses. No more than 3 credit hours of SPN 4905 will count toward the minor.

Students are encouraged to take one or more SPN 3224 Applied Spanish courses, with the respective content courses.

Overseas Study: Candidates for a major or a minor in Spanish are strongly encouraged to spend a summer, a semester or an academic year in a Spanish speaking country. UF programs are the best since they allow for easy transfer of UF credits and courses or course equivalencies. Most financial aid applies in this case as well. Interested students should contact the undergraduate coordinator and the UF International Center in Room 123 Grinter Hall.

The undergraduate coordinator must approve each student’s program of studies before departure. Up to 15 credits toward the major and up to 9 credits toward the minor may be awarded for work abroad; additional credits may also be earned in satisfaction of the CLAS elective requirement (in art, history, etc.). Students who participate in approved overseas study programs can earn up to 15 credits beyond those required for the degree. Moreover, courses taken in a pre-approved UF study abroad program can be applied toward the six-hour international studies and diversity requirement, if approved by an adviser.

General Education: Certain courses satisfy requirements for humanities (H), international/ diversity (I) and composition (C). Classes with SPT prefixes are taught in English, use texts translated into English, and may qualify for the Writing and Math Requirement.

Applied Spanish (FLAC or Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum) Courses: Students who have studied six semesters of Spanish or who have equivalent fluency may enroll in 1-credit Spanish discussion sections that accompany selected Latin American studies courses in anthropology, art, business, philosophy, sociology and religion, etc. These courses count toward the Spanish major and minor. A maximum of three such courses may be credited toward the major or minor. Refer to the course listing for SPN 3224.

Placement: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Languages courses. Students who plan to continue the study of a language begun in high school or any other college, must present SAT II, AP, IB or CLEP language score(s) before registering at the appropriate level. Students should consult the Schedule of Courses or the academic advising section of this catalog to choose the appropriate course level.

If the student has taken none of these examinations, arrangements must be made to take the SAT II on campus.

Students with three years of high school Spanish (grades 9, 10, 11 or 12) cannot enroll in SPN 1130, regardless of placement test results. The lowest level in which they can enroll is SPN 1115 (3 credits) or SPN 1131 (5 credits). Students with four years of high school Spanish may not enroll in courses below SPN 1116, regardless of placement test results.

Any student who has lived in a Spanish-speaking country for more than a year or who has significant Spanish-speaking experience at home or in a community must consult the undergraduate adviser in Spanish before enrolling in any SPN language, literature and culture course. Bilinguals not planning to take Spanish and wishing to show proficiency are encouraged to take the SAT II on campus to fulfill the foreign language proficiency requirement.

Please read carefully the prerequisites for all courses listed and see the undergraduate coordinator to discuss any placement issues.

Spanish

To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical tracking criteria:

• 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5

• Maintain 2.0 UF GPA

• Complete SPN1130 or higher-level Spanish course work

• Complete SPN1131 or maintain higher-level Spanish course work with 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work

• Complete SPN2200 and SPN2201 or higher-level Spanish course with 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking course work