Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study a language? Students learn the practical skills of speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing, while also building enhanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Language is one of the foundations of cultural diversity and the program helps students better understand their own heritage. Study Abroad Opportunities The Modern Languages Department offers a summer program in France at the University of Nice, where EWU students and professors study the language and culture together. Other opportunities to study in locations across the globe can be coordinated through the Study Abroad Office. Contact Elena Axton at or Complementary Courses Many French students have found the following courses or second majors offered at EWU to enhance their understanding of language and engage their minds in new and different ways: English as a Second Language Government and International Affairs Women’s and Gender Studies Philosophy English Literature Creative Writing Department Chair Dr. Florian Preisig 133 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA Department Assistant Vickie Roig 133 Patterson Hall Cheney, WA Sample Careers Teaching Business International Affairs Social Services Health Care Criminal Justice Associate in Arts BA in French (45 or 60 credits) Modern Languages, Literatures, and Philosophy Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) o BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) o BUS 186 International Marketing (5) o ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) o HIST th Century Europe (5) o HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) o HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) o HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) o HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) o PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) o PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) o POLS& 203 international Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) BASIC SKILLS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) FRCH& 121 French I (5)FREN 101 First-Year French I (5) SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) FRCH& 122 French II (5)FREN 102 First-Year French II (5) FRCH& 123 French III (5)FREN 103 First-Year French III (5) LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) *Speak with advisor at Eastern. ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program. Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) o AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) o ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) o ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) o CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) o CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) o ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) o HIST 224 African-American History (5) o HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) o HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) o SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.