“The French program provides students with an incredible educational opportunity to learn and excel in a variety of challenging and interesting courses offered by the motivating professors at High Point University.” Samantha Baumgartner, 2011
216 Foreign Languages 216 Modern Religion & Philosophy Honors in Modern Foreign Language Acceptance into the Honors Program will be determined by members of the Modern Foreign Languages Department. Graduation with Honors in Modern Foreign Language will include: 1. fulfillment of the requirements for a major in French/Spanish or Modern Languages with a 3.5 grade point average overall and in the major; 2. one intensive independent study, to be written in the target language, in addition to the senior seminar; 3. a formal presentation of the independent study to the entire Modern Foreign Languages faculty or at the University Honors Symposium. Students wishing to graduate with honors in Modern Foreign Language should make application to the chair of the Modern Foreign Languages Department no later than the second semester of the junior year. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the French and Francophone Studies Program at High Point University, students will: 1. Possess proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French at the Advanced to Advanced Plus level of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. 2. Possess a level of proficiency in the target culture sufficient to enable them to understand and explain aspects of that culture. 3. Possess some knowledge of the historical and cultural role of the country or countries being studied and have some awareness of current events in these countries. 4. Have some awareness of literary output of the areas being studied. 5. Have some knowledge of the value systems which influenced the history and literary/artistic production of the countries and cultures being studied. 6. Be aware of “standard” pronunciation of the language. 7. Be able to conduct and present independent research in the target language.
8. Be able to use their knowledge of language and culture while working in the chosen profession. Upon completing the Spanish Program at High Point University, students will: 1. Possess proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish at the Advanced to Advanced Plus Level of ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. 2. Possess a level of proficiency in the target culture sufficient to enable him/her to understand and explain that culture. 3. Possess an understanding of the historical and cultural role of the country or countries being studied, and be aware of current events in these countries and of their role in world affairs today. 4. Be aware of the literary movements and have developed an appreciation for the literary thought of the areas being studied. 5. Have some knowledge of the value systems that influenced the history and literary/artistic production of the country or countries or culture(s) being studied. 6. Possess the ability to conduct and present independent research in the language. 7. Have cultural and language proficiency to use in the chosen profession. Degree Requirements The Department of Modern Foreign Languages offers the B.A. degree in French and Francophone Studies and the B.A. degree in French. To graduate from High Point University with these degrees, students must complete the following: B.A. in French and Francophone Studies Major Requirements............................. 38 credits University Core Requirements............... 50 credits Electives............................................... 40 credits TOTAL........................................128 credits B.A. in Spanish Major Requirements............................. 39 credits University Core Requirements............... 50 credits Electives............................................... 39 credits TOTAL........................................128 credits