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15.13 Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
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15.13.1 Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Description
15.13.2 French
15.13.2.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.13.2.2 French Major Program
15.13.2.3 French Minor Program
15.13.2.4 Honours Degree in French
15.13.2.5 Joint Honours
15.13.2.6 Transfer Credit for French Courses
15.13.2.7 Frecker Program
15.13.2.8 Canadian Third Year in Nice Program
15.13.2.9 Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS)
15.13.2.10 Regulations for the Major in French for Francophones
15.13.2.11 Regulations for the Minor in French for Francophones
15.13.2.12 Joint Major in French and Joint Major in French for Francophones
15.13.2.13 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
15.13.3 German
15.13.3.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.13.3.2 General Degree
15.13.3.3 German Major Program
15.13.3.4 German Minor Programs
15.13.3.5 Joint Major in German
15.13.3.6 Honours Degree in German
15.13.3.7 Joint Honours Degree in German
15.13.3.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
15.13.4 Modern Language Studies Major
15.13.4.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.13.4.2 Modern Languages Studies Major Program
15.13.4.3 Joint Major in Modern Language Studies
15.13.5 Russian
15.13.5.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.13.5.2 Advising for Major and Minor Programs
15.13.5.3 Russian Major Program
15.13.5.4 Russian Minor Program
15.13.5.5 Joint Major in Russian
15.13.5.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
15.13.6 Spanish
15.13.6.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.13.6.2 Spanish Major Program
15.13.6.3 Spanish Minor Program
15.13.6.4 Joint Major in Spanish
15.13.6.5 Study Abroad Programs in Spanish
15.13.6.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
www.mun.ca/languages
15.13.1 Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Description
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (MLLC) is a multidisciplinary department that is rooted in the traditions of four major European and world languages (French, German, Russian, and Spanish), as well as in Canada’s own French language and culture. The Department’s mission is to advance the linguistic and cultural competencies of students in one or more modern languages. Mastering another language not only includes speaking and writing proficiency in the target language, but also increasing one’s appreciation and critical analysis of the literatures and cultures that share that language. The Department is home to most of the courses offered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences that study actively spoken languages, including Irish Gaelic, Italian, and Japanese. These complement ancient language courses that are offered principally by the Department of Classics and by the Department of Religious Studies. The Department of Linguistics offers courses in First Nations and Inuit languages.

The following undergraduate programs are offered in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures:

French Major 
French Major for Francophones
French Minor
French Minor for Francophones
Honours Degree in French
Joint Major in French and Joint Major in French for Francophones
Joint Honours in French
Frecker program in French Immersion
Canadian Third Year In Nice
Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS)
German Major
German Minor
German Studies Minor
Joint Major in German
Honours Degree in German
Modern Language Studies Major
Russian Major
Russian Minor
Joint Major in Russian
Spanish Major
Spanish Minor
Joint Major in Spanish

15.13.2 French
www.mun.ca/languages

Native speakers of French and students with near-native fluency will not normally receive credit for courses taken at the first year level in their native language nor will they be allowed to challenge for credit at the first year level. Such students shall consult the Department to be placed at the appropriate level.

French course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences section under Course Descriptions, French and are designated by FREN.

15.13.2.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. A student must meet the requirements for a departmental Major, Minor, or Honours program and also meet the Program Regulations – General and Honours Degrees for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A student is therefore advised to consult with the Admission to the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Programs regulations, the Program Regulations - General and Honours Degrees which also includes the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components, The Major Program, and The Minor Program regulations. Information regarding honours programs is available at Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations as well as under each department’s regulations.
A student is strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to discuss available programs and requirements in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences including the Core Requirements, The Major Program, The Minor Program, and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations. A student is advised to declare a program of study, including a Major and a Minor, before completing the first 45 credit hours of study. Information about declaring a Major and Minor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php. Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.

15.13.2.2 French Major Program
Students completing a French Major Program, depending on the student's program and point of entry into the program, may wish to follow Course Pattern for Major in French, On-Campus (Entry Point FREN 1500), Course Pattern for Major in French, On-Campus (Entry Point FREN 2100), or Course Pattern for Major in French, Study-Away Option below.

Students who choose French as their Major must complete at least 42 credit hours in French, including:

No more than 6 credit hours at the 1000 level. It is strongly recommended that students in the Major program complete Classics 1120 or Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800.

2100 and 2101;

2300;

At least 6 credit hours chosen from 2601, 2602 and 2900;

3100 and 3101;

At least 6 credit hours chosen from 3500, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3506, 3507, 3508;

At least 6 credit hours at the 4000 level; and

An extra 3 credit hours at the 2000 level or above.

Between their first registration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the time of their graduation, all students majoring in French must have spent at least eight weeks at an approved Francophone institution in a French-speaking area or have acquired equivalent work experience in a Francophone environment. Students are strongly encouraged to fulfill the requirement early in their program in order to get the greatest benefit from the immersion experience. Students should consult the Head of the Department before the end of their second year of study (60 credit hours) for help in selecting the immersion experience most appropriate for their circumstances. Every reasonable effort will be made by the Department to accommodate students who, for personal or professional reasons, need to fulfill the immersion requirement in a different setting. Please note that accommodation cannot include waivers or exemptions from the immersion requirement as completion of the immersion requirement is an academic requirement for all students completing a Major in French. Students with extenuating circumstances should consult with the Head of the Department for alternative options.

No more than 12 transfer credit hours may be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of the Major in French as outlined under Transfer Credit for French Courses.

One of Classics 1120 or Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 may be substituted for 3 non-specified credit hours in French at the second-year level.
No more than 12 transfer credit hours may be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of the Major in French as outlined under Transfer Credit for French Courses.

One of Classics 1120 or Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 may be substituted for 3 non-specified credit hours in French at the second-year level.

The Study-Away Option may include a summer bursary program. Information regarding bursary programs is available at www.gov.nl.ca/education/k12/french/bursaries.

Course Pattern for Major in French, On Campus (Entry Point FREN 1500)
Term	Course Requirements
Year 1

First Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (English)

Elective

FREN 1500

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 1

Second Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (any)

Elective

FREN 1501

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 2

Third Semester

Elective

Elective

Elective

FREN 1502

Minor Subject

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

FREN 2100

FREN 2300 which can be completed in the following semester

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

The Frecker program may be done in the fourth semester (see Course Pattern for Major in French, Frecker Program (Entry Point FREN 1501)). Third and fourth year courses can then be spread over the four remaining semesters. Otherwise, the study-away option is to be completed separately (see Course Pattern for Major in French, Study-Away Option).

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 2101

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3100

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Year 4

Seventh Semester

Elective or FREN

FREN 3101

FREN 350X

FREN 365X

Minor Subject

Year 4

Eighth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Course Pattern for Major in French, On Campus (Entry point FREN 2100)
Term	Course Requirements
Year 1

First Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (English)

Elective

FREN 2100

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 1

Second Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (any)

FREN 2101

Minor Subject

6 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 2

Third Semester

Elective

Elective

FREN 2300 which can be completed in the following semester

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

Elective

Elective

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3100
Year 2

Third Semester

Elective

Elective

FREN 2300 which can be completed in the following semester

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

Elective

Elective

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3100

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

The Canadian Third Year in Nice can be completed in the 5th and 6th semesters (see Course Pattern for Major in French, Nice (Entry Point FREN 1501)). Otherwise, the study-away option is to be completed separately (see Course Pattern for Major in French, Study-Away Option).

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3101

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

The Canadian Third Year in Nice can be completed in the 5th and 6th semesters (see Course Pattern for Major in French, Nice (Entry Point FREN 1501)). Otherwise, the study-away option is to be completed separately (see Course Pattern for Major in French, Study-Away Option).

Year 4

Seventh Semester

Elective or FREN

FREN 3XXX/4XXX

FREN 3XXX/4XXX

FREN 3XXX/4XXX

Minor Subject

Year 4

Eighth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Course Pattern for Major in French, Study-Away Option
Term	Course Requirements
Year 1

First Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (English)

Elective

FREN 1501

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 1

Second Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (any)

FREN 1502

Minor Subject

6 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 2

Third Semester

Elective

FREN 2100

FREN 2300 which can be completed in the following semester

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

Elective

FREN 2101

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3100

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3101

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Year 4

Seventh Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Year 4

Eighth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

15.13.2.3 French Minor Program
Students who choose French as their Minor must complete at least 24 credit hours in French, including:

2100 and 2101
Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Year 4

Eighth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

15.13.2.3 French Minor Program
Students who choose French as their Minor must complete at least 24 credit hours in French, including:

2100 and 2101

3100 or 3101

No more than 6 credit hours at the 1000 level may be used to fulfil the minimum requirements of the Minor in French.

Between their first registration at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the time of their graduation, all students minoring in French must have spent at least four weeks at an approved Francophone institution in a French-speaking area or have acquired equivalent work experience in a Francophone environment. Students are strongly encouraged to fulfill the requirement early in their program in order to get the greatest benefit from the immersion experience. Students should consult the Head of the Department before the end of their second year of study (60 credit hours) for help in selecting the immersion experience most appropriate for their circumstances. Every reasonable effort will be made by the Department to accommodate students who, for personal or professional reasons, need to fulfill the immersion requirement in a different setting. Please note that accommodation cannot include waivers or exemptions from the immersion requirement as completion of the immersion requirement is an academic requirement for all students completing a Minor in French. Students with extenuating circumstances should consult with the Head of the Department for alternative options.

No more than 6 transfer credit hours may be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of the Minor in French as outlined under Transfer Credit for French Courses.

15.13.2.4 Honours Degree in French
In addition to the following regulations students are advised to see the General Regulations for Honours Degrees.

An Honours degree in French shall consist of at least 60 credit hours in French, including:

no more than 6 credit hours at the 1000 level. However, Classics 1120 or Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 may be substituted for 3 credit hours in French beyond the first-year level.

2100 and 2101;

2300;

at least 6 credit hours chosen from 2601, 2602 and 2900;

3100 and 3101;

at least 6 credit hours chosen from 3500, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3506, 3507, 3508;

a minimum of 15 credit hours at the 4000 level including French 4900 and 4999; and

an extra 6 credit hours at the 2000 level or above.
Students intending to participate in a summer language bursary program or the Student Fellowship Programs are particularly advised to consult the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures before beginning such a program. All students intending to request transfer of credit are strongly advised to obtain a Letter of Permission from the Office of the Registrar before registering for any course of study offered by another institution.

In any event, no more than 9 transfer credit hours in French at the first-year level, and 18 at the second-year level, may be granted to any student.

See specific program regulations for restrictions placed on the maximum number of transfer credit hours applicable to the Minor, Major, Honours and Joint Honours programs. Students who have spent an extended period of time studying French in a francophone milieu may discuss with the Head of the Department the suitability of seeking permission from the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee to transfer up to a maximum of 3 additional credit hours.

15.13.2.7 Frecker Program
The Frecker Program is a one-semester immersion program offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland in St-Pierre. Students who successfully complete this program will receive 15 credit hours in French as specified in clause 5. below. All students will board with French families and will participate in extra-curricular activities designed to take full advantage of the French milieu.

Students wanting to complete the Frecker Program may wish to follow Course Pattern for Major in French, Frecker Program (Entry Point FREN 1501) below.

The minimum prerequisites for admission to the program are successful completion of French 1502 and permission of the Head of the Department following written application. Admission to the program will be on a competitive basis and will depend on marks obtained in French courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland and on instructors' recommendations.

The cost of room and board is partially subsidized by the Federal Government Bursary Program in the case of residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. (A limited number of non-bursary students may be admitted to the program.)

Students who are admitted to this program will register for French 2100, 2101, 2300, 2900, and 2602.

Course Pattern for Major in French, Frecker Program (Entry Point FREN 1501)
Term	Course Requirements
Year 1

First Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (English)

Elective

FREN 1501

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 1

Second Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (any)

Elective

FREN 1502

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 2

Third Semester

Frecker Program

FREN 2100

FREN 2101

FREN 2300

FREN 260X

FREN 2900

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

FREN 3100

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Minor Subject

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3101

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN
FREN 2900

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

FREN 3100

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Minor Subject

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 3101

FREN 350X

Minor Subject

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 33XX, or FREN 365X, or FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Year 4

Seventh Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Year 4

Eighth Semester

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

Elective or FREN

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

15.13.2.8 Canadian Third Year in Nice Program
Memorial University of Newfoundland is a member of a consortium of Canadian universities (with Guelph University, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, University of Windsor), which offer the Canadian Third Year in Nice Program. This program enables students to spend a full academic year studying at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis in the South of France. Canadian Students participating in this program are accompanied by a faculty member from one of the Canadian universities participating in the program. This person teaches two of the five courses which students complete each semester in Nice, the other three being chosen from the offerings of the Université de Nice. Specific Memorial University of Newfoundland transfer credits are awarded for successful completion of the courses taught by the Canadian coordinator and specified and/or unspecified credits are awarded for the courses offered by the Université de Nice. All courses completed under this program will be offered outside the normal time frame for courses offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Fall semester courses will be completed between October and January each year, Winter semester courses between February and May. This follows the time frame of Sessions I and II at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis. Students should consult the Head of the Department regarding course selection.
L’université Memorial fait partie du consortium des universités canadiennes qui offrent le programme Canadian Third Year in Nice (avec Guelph University, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, University of Windsor). Ce programme permet à des étudiants et étudiantes de passer une année académique à l’université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis dans le sud de la France. Les étudiant/e/s canadien/ne/s qui participent à ce programme sont encadrés par un/e professeur/e d’une des universités qui participent à ce programme. Chaque semestre, cette personne enseigne deux cours sur les cinq. Les trois autres cours sont choisis parmi les cours enseignés à l’université de Nice. Les cours de l'enseignant/e canadien/ne donneront droit à des crédits spécifiés, alors que les cours offerts à Nice donneront droit à de transfert crédits spécifiés et/ou non spécifiés. Le calendrier sera différent de celui de l’université Memorial: les cours d’automne auront lieu de septembre à janvier et ceux d’hiver de février à mai, suivant le calendrier des sessions I et II de l’université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis. Les étudiants et étudiantes doivent consulter la direction du département concernant le choix des cours.

Students wanting to complete the Canadian Third Year in Nice Program may wish to follow Course Pattern for Major in French, Nice (Entry Point FREN 1501) below.

Course Pattern for Major in French, Nice (Entry Point FREN 1501)
Term	Course Requirements
Year 1

First Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (English)

Elective

FREN 1501

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 1

Second Semester

3 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (any)

Elective

FREN 1502

Minor Subject

3 credit hours in Quantitative Reasoning

Year 2

Third Semester

Elective

FREN 2100

FREN 2300 which can be done in the next semester

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 2

Fourth Semester

Elective

Elective

FREN 2101

FREN 260X or 2900

Minor Subject

Year 3

Fifth Semester

Third Year in Nice

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

FREN 3102 (is offered only at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis in France), (FREN 3102 can be substituted for French 3100 for the purposes of French program requirements and as course prerequisites)

FREN 3507 (is offered only at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis in France)

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Third Year in Nice

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)
FREN 3507 (is offered only at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis in France)

Year 3

Sixth Semester

Third Year in Nice

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

Elective/FREN (transfer credits)

FREN 3103 (is offered only at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis in France) (FREN 3103 can be substituted for French 3101 for the purposes of French program requirements and as course prerequisites)

FREN 3508 (is offered only at the Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis in France)

Year 4

Seventh Semester

Elective/FREN

FREN 4XXX

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Minor Subject

Year 4

Eighth Semester

Elective/FREN

Elective/FREN

FREN 4XXX

Minor Subject

Minor Subject

15.13.2.9 Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS)
The exchange program with the Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS) in Lorient, France, is a one semester immersion program (January to May) offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland at the third and/or fourth year level. Specified and/or unspecified Memorial University of Newfoundland transfer credits are awarded for successful completion of the courses taken at UBS.

Le programme d’échanges avec l’université de Bretagne Sud à Lorient, France, est un programme d’immersion d’un semestre aux niveaux de la troisième et/ou de la quatrième année. Les cours suivis à l’UBS donneront droit à des crédits de transfert spécifiés et/ou non spéficiés de Memorial University of Newfoundland.

15.13.2.10 Regulations for the Major in French for Francophones
The Major in French for Francophones is offered to students who have resided in a Francophone milieu and who have an advanced comprehension of the French language beyond what is acquired in a high school French immersion program. Admission to the program is normally restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 3 years in a French speaking high school while residing in a Francophone community, duly authenticated in writing. Equivalencies for Francophone students in other circumstances will be considered by the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee upon a written recommendation from the Head of Department.

Francophone students who choose French as their Major must complete at least 42 credit hours in French, including:

a minimum of 9 credit hours at the 2000-level including FREN 2101 and 2300 and a minimum of 3 credit hours to be chosen from FREN 2601 or 2602;

a minimum of 18 credit hours at the 3000-level including FREN 3100 and 3101 (or 3202 and 3203); a minimum of 6 additional credit hours chosen from FREN 3500, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3506, 3507, 3508;

a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 4000-level; and

an additional 3 credit hours at the 2000-level or above.

Notes:
a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 4000-level; and

an additional 3 credit hours at the 2000-level or above.

Notes:

Francophone students cannot register for 1000-level French courses or for FREN 3300.

Francophone students are exempted from the requirement for the Study in a Francophone Milieu.

International students from countries where French is an official language are advised to contact the Undergraduate Student Advisor for assistance with course planning.

15.13.2.11 Regulations for the Minor in French for Francophones
The Minor in French for Francophones is offered to students who have resided in a Francophone milieu and who have an advanced comprehension of the French language beyond what is acquired in a high school French immersion program. Admission to the program is normally restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 3 years in a French speaking high school while residing in a Francophone community. duly authenticated in writing. Equivalencies for Francophone students in other circumstances will be considered by the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee upon a written recommendation from the Head of Department.

Students who choose French as their Minor must complete at least 24 credit hours in French, including:

a minimum of 15 credit hours at the 2000-level including FREN 2100 and 2101;

a minimum of 3 credit hours at the 3000-level including FREN 3100 or 3101; and

up to 6 additional credit hours at the 2000 level or above.

No more than 6 transfer credit hours may be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of the Minor in French as outlined under Transfer Credit for French Courses.

Notes:

 

Francophone students cannot register for 1000-level French courses or for FREN 3300.

Francophone students are exempted from the requirement for the Study in a Francophone Milieu.

International students from countries where French is an official language are advised to contact the Undergraduate Student Advisor for assistance with course planning.

15.13.2.12 Joint Major in French and Joint Major in French for Francophones
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in French and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry.

For the joint major in French, the requirement in 1.h. under the French Major Program above for 3 extra credit hours at the 2000 level or above shall not apply.

For the joint major in French for Francophones, the requirement in 4. under the Regulations for the Major in French for Francophones for 3 extra credit hours at the 2000 level or above shall not apply.
15.13.3.2 General Degree
All students who did not matriculate in German will begin their study with German 1000 or 1002.
15.13.3.3 German Major Program
Students majoring in German must comply with the University Regulations (Undergraduate), General Academic Regulations (Undergraduate) and arrange their program in consultation with the German Program Liaison. It is highly desirable that, during their course of study, all students majoring in German spend at least one semester of study in a German-speaking country.
Students who choose German as their Major must complete 36 credit hours in German, including:
German 1000 or 1002, 1001 or 1003, 2010, 2011, 2900 or 2901, 3010, 3011, 4010 or 4011, and
12 credit hours in German at the 3000- or 4000-level.
It is strongly recommended that students in the Major program complete Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 which may be substituted for 3 non-specified credit hours in German at the first- or second-year level.
Suggested Course Pattern for the Major in German:

First-Year:
- GERM 1000 or 1002
- GERM 1001 or 1003

Second-Year:
- GERM 2010
- GERM 2011
- Recommended: GERM 2900, 2901, or other GERM electives

Third-Year:
- GERM 3010
- GERM 3011
- Recommended: 6 credit hours in GERM at the 3000-level or above

Fourth-Year:
- Remaining courses to complete the Major in German, including GERM 4010 or 4011
- Recommended: GERM 3900 or 3901
Third-Year:
- GERM 3010
- GERM 3011
- Recommended: 6 credit hours in GERM at the 3000-level or above

Fourth-Year:
- Remaining courses to complete the Major in German, including GERM 4010 or 4011
- Recommended: GERM 3900 or 3901

15.13.3.4 German Minor Programs
German Minor: Students who choose German as their Minor must complete at least 24 credit hours in German, including:
GERM 1000 or 1002, 1001 or 1003, 2010, 2011, 2510 or 3010; and
9 credit hours in German at the 2000-level or above.
GERM 2030, 2031, 2900, 2901, the former 2910, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3005, the former 3902, 3911, 3912, 3913, 3914, 3915 and the Special Topics courses in German Studies may not be used as part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Language Study (LS) Requirement.
German Studies Minor: In addition to the German Minor, a Minor in German Studies is also available consisting of a minimum of 24 credit hours in courses including:
GERM 1000 or 1002, 1001 or 1003, 2010, 2011, 2900 or 2901; and
9 credit hours taken in either additional courses in German and/or from cognate courses offered by other departments, such as History 3370, 3380, Philosophy 3230, 3231, 3310 (or the former Philosophy 3850, 3851, 3860) to be chosen through prior consultation with the German Program Liaison.
GERM 2030, 2031, 2900, 2901, the former 2910, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3005, the former 3902, 3911, 3912, 3913, 3914, 3915 and the Special Topics courses in German Studies may not be used as part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Language Study (LS) Requirement.

15.13.3.5 Joint Major in German
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in German and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in German, 3 fewer credit hours shall be required at the 3000- or 4000-level to fulfill clause 2. under the German Major Program above.
15.13.3.6 Honours Degree in German
Students intending to complete an Honours degree with a major in German must comply with the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours in German according to the following pattern, of which there must be a minimum of 36 credit hours at the 3000-level or above:
36 credit hours chosen in accordance with the pattern set out under the German Major Program;
German 4998 or 4999; and
an additional 21 credit hours, which must include German 4010 or 4011 and 4998 or 4999.
Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 may be substituted for 3 non-specified credit hours in German at the first- or second-year level.
The minimum grades for the Honours program are:
a grade of 70% or better, or an average of 75% or higher in the minimum number of courses (including the required courses in German prescribed by the Department concerned; and
a grade of 70% or better must be obtained in the Honours essay and/or comprehensive examination.

15.13.3.7 Joint Honours Degree in German
Students who are completing a Joint Honours Degree in German will complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in German, including:
GERM 1000 or 1002, 1001 or 1003, 2010, 2011, 3010, 3011, 3900 and 3901;
15 additional credit hours at the 3000-level or above, including GERM 4998 or 4999 if the student chooses to write the Honours Essay and/or comprehensive examination in German; and
3 credit hours in GERM at the 2000-level or above.
Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 may be substituted for 3 non-specified credit hours in German at the first- or second-year level.
The minimum grades for the Honours program are:
a grade of 70% or better, or an average of 75% or higher in the minimum number of courses (including the required courses in German prescribed by the Departments concerned; and
a grade of 70% or better must be obtained in the Honours essay and/or comprehensive examination.
Suggested Course Pattern for the Honours Program in German:

First-Year:
- GERM 1000 or 1002
- GERM 1001 or 1003

Second-Year:
- GERM 2010
- GERM 2011
- GERM 2900
- GERM 2901
- Recommended: 12 credit hours at the 2000-level or above (including GERM 3510 and 3511)

Third-Year:
- GERM 3010
- GERM 3011
- GERM 3900
- GERM 3901
- Recommended: 12 credit hours at the 3000-level or above
Third-Year:
- GERM 3010
- GERM 3011
- GERM 3900
- GERM 3901
- Recommended: 12 credit hours at the 3000-level or above

Fourth-Year:
- GERM 4010 or GERM 4011
- GERM 4998 or 4999
15.13.3.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
In addition to completing the normal requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and one of a Joint Honours, Honours, Major or Minor in German, students may elect to complete requirements for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA). As part of the minimum 120 credit hours, a student may use eligible credit hours in German to jointly satisfy other requirements of the iBA degree. When selecting courses, a student is encouraged to consult with an academic advisor early in the program and to consider Possible Course Sequencing for the First 45 credit hours of the Bachelor of Arts.

15.13.4 Modern Language Studies Major
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15.13.4.1 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. A student must meet the requirements for a departmental Major, Minor, or Honours program and also meet the Program Regulations – General and Honours Degrees for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A student is therefore advised to consult with the Admission to the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Programs regulations, the Program Regulations - General and Honours Degrees which also includes the Bachelor of Arts General Degree Components, The Major Program, and The Minor Program regulations. Information regarding honours programs is available at Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations as well as under each department’s regulations.
A student is strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to discuss available programs and requirements in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences including the Core Requirements, The Major Program, The Minor Program, and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations. A student is advised to declare a program of study, including a Major and a Minor, before completing the first 45 credit hours of study. Information about declaring a Major and Minor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php. Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.
15.13.4.2 Modern Languages Studies Major Program
Students who choose Modern Languages Studies as their major must complete at least 36 credit hours, including:
12 credit hours in consecutive language courses in Language A: French, German, Russian, Spanish (note: these language courses must have a LS designation);
6 credit hours in consecutive language courses Language B: French, German, Russian, Spanish, Inuttitut (LING 2025 and LING 2026), and any other LANG designated courses (note: these language courses must have a LS designation);
3 credit hours in LING/LANG 2800;
15 credit hours chosen from:
any additional FREN, GERM, RUSS, SPAN, or LANG designated courses; and/or
courses chosen from the following list of electives:
CLAS 1120, CLAS 1121, CLAS 1130, CLAS 1131, RELS 1040, RELS 1041
PHIL 2060/LING 2300
LING 1100, LING 1105, LING 2060, LING 2212, LING 3210, LING 3500, LING 3951;
of the 36 credits required for the major, at least 9 credit hours have to be at the 3000-level or above.
Recommended: Between their first registration at Memorial University and the time of their graduation, it is recommended that all students completing the Modern Language Studies Major complete an immersion or experiential learning component in Language A or B. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this component early in their program in order to get the greatest benefit from the immersion experience. Students can consult the Head of the Department before the end of their second year of study (60 credit hours) for help in selecting the immersion or experiential learning experience most appropriate for their circumstances. Options to consider include:
a MLLC field school or field school consortium in Language A or B;
a departmentally preapproved exchange/immersion experience in Language A or B offered by other institutions;
a departmentally preapproved significant experiential learning experience in Language A or B.
Suggested Course Pattern for the Major in Modern Language Studies:

**First-Year:**
- At least 6 credit hours in Language A
- 3 credit hours in LING/LANG 2800
- Any additional courses listed under 1.e above

**Second-Year:**
- At least 6 credit hours in Language A
- At least 6 credit hours in Language B
- Any additional courses listed under 1.e above

**Third-Year:**
- Any courses listed under 1.e above
- Recommended: further credit hours in Languages A and/or B
- Recommended: Immersion/Experiential Learning Experience

**Fourth-Year:**
- Any additional courses listed under 1.e above
- Recommended: further credit hours in Languages A and/or B
15.13.5.2 Advising for Major and Minor Programs
Students interested in pursuing a major in Russian are advised to consult the Department very early in their undergraduate studies. For students specializing in Russian programs course selection is important to enter graduate school, teaching, library work, or government service. Students with advanced credit or competence in Russian will be placed at an appropriate level. Students are encouraged to consult with the Undergraduate Program Director. Students with prior knowledge of Russian may be granted transfer credit if that knowledge came from a recognized academic course. Russian courses may be challenged for credit with the permission of the Head of the Department.

15.13.5.3 Russian Major Program
A Major in Russian consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours in Russian courses including 1000, 1001, 2010, 2011 and 3010, as well as 6 credit hours in courses at the 4000-level. The remaining 15 credit hours comprise any combination of language, literature and culture courses. It is strongly recommended that students in the Major program complete Language 2800 or Linguistics 2800 which may be substituted for 3 non-specified credit hours in Russian.

15.13.5.4 Russian Minor Program
A Minor in Russian consists of a minimum of 24 credit hours in Russian including 12 credit hours in the following: Russian 1000, 1001, 2010, and 2011.
The remaining 12 credit hours comprise any combination of language, literature and culture courses.
Students should note that with the permission of the Head of the Department, up to 6 credit hours for certain courses with a strong Russian content which are offered by other departments may be counted towards major and minor specializations in Russian.

15.13.5.5 Joint Major in Russian
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Russian, and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Russian, 12 credit hours in language, literature and culture courses shall be required to fulfill the specification in the Russian Major Program for 15 additional credit hours above.

15.13.5.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
In addition to completing the normal requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and one of a Joint Honours, Honours, Major or Minor in Russian, students may elect to complete requirements for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA). As part of the minimum 120 credit hours, a student may use eligible credit hours in Russian to jointly satisfy other requirements of the iBA degree. When selecting courses, a student is encouraged to consult with an academic advisor early in the program and to consider Possible Course Sequencing for the First 45 credit hours of the Bachelor of Arts.
15.13.6.4 Joint Major in Spanish
As an alternative to a minor, a student may choose to complete a major in Spanish and a major in another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the joint major in Spanish, 3 fewer credit hours shall be required in Spanish beyond the first year.

15.13.6.5 Study Abroad Programs in Spanish
The Spanish section of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers students the opportunity of participating in Study Abroad programs in Spanish. These programs are designed to provide an intensive immersion experience in a Spanish-speaking country each summer. On successful completion of one of these programs, students will be awarded specific transfer credits applicable to their academic program at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
A Study Abroad program in Spanish will be offered each summer, provided that there is sufficient enrolment. All such courses will be offered outside the normal time frame for courses offered at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Students will be required to register for either SPAN 2010/2020 or SPAN 3010/3020 in any one program.
Students who are unsure whether they meet the prerequisites for SPAN 2010, 2020, 3010, 3020, or 6900 should consult the Program Liaison for Spanish.

15.13.6.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
In addition to completing the normal requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and one of a Joint Honours, Honours, Major or Minor in Spanish, students may elect to complete requirements for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA). As part of the minimum 120 credit hours, a student may use eligible credit hours in Spanish to jointly satisfy other requirements of the iBA degree. When selecting courses, a student is encouraged to consult with an academic advisor early in the program and to consider Possible Course Sequencing for the First 45 credit hours of the Bachelor of Arts.
Philosophy
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15.14.1 Department of Philosophy Description
15.14.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
15.14.3 Major in Philosophy
15.14.4 Minor in Philosophy
15.14.5 Joint Major in Philosophy
15.14.6 Honours in Philosophy
15.14.7 Joint Honours in Philosophy
15.14.8 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)
15.14.9 Previous Calendar Regulations
15.14.10 Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
15.14.10.1 Advising
15.14.10.2 Declaring the Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
15.14.10.3 Regulations for the Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
15.14.10.4 Regulations for the Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
15.14.10.5 Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
15.14.10.6 Course List
15.14.10.7 Regulation Concerning the Former Major, Minor, and Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
15.14.10.8 Previous Calendar Regulations
15.14.10.9 Diploma in Humanities
15.14.10.10 Certificate in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
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15.14.1 Department of Philosophy Description
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as knowledge, truth, beauty, law, justice, mind, language, and the right and the good, using a critical, generally systematic approach relying on reasoned argument. Philosophy is one of the most influential of all areas of study, providing the frameworks in which one thinks and acts. Allowing one to make sense of oneself and one's surroundings, Philosophy teaches not what to think but how to think. The study of Philosophy develops intellectual abilities. Beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession, a good philosophical education enhances the capacity to participate responsibly and intelligently in public life.
The following undergraduate programs are available in the Department of Philosophy:
Major in Philosophy
Minor in Philosophy
Joint Major in Philosophy
Honours in Philosophy
Joint Honours in Philosophy
Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Normally, 6 credit hours in Philosophy courses at the 1000 or 2000-level or a combination thereof, or permission from the Department, are prerequisites for Philosophy courses at the 3000-level and above. Normally, 6 credit hours in Philosophy courses at the 3000-level, or permission from the Department, are prerequisites for Philosophy courses at the 4000-level.
Philosophy course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences section under Course Descriptions, Philosophy and are designated by PHIL.