2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Chairperson: Charles R. McCreary
Faculty: Dassier, Henry, Sullivan, Wallaert, Witthoeft
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Website: www.iup.edu/french-german
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The Department of French and German offers a varied curriculum designed to provide not only basic language instruction but also the more advanced competencies needed by language specialists and students hoping to take advantage of an international study experience.
For the French major, the department has three degree programs: the B.A. degree with a major in French, the B.A. degree with a major in French for International Trade, and the B.S.Ed. degree degree with a major French Education (K-12). The degree program in French for International Trade provides the solid undergraduate training preparatory to an M.B.A. in International Marketing and Finance.
Students majoring in French will acquire proficiency in all phases of language and enter more deeply into the history, culture, and literature of Francophone countries. They will also gain knowledge of the linguistic development of the language throughout the centuries. French majors generally find employment in government work, librarianship, journalism, foreign trade, airlines, tourism, business, and teaching. Students choosing careers as teachers will find the close supervision and advanced methodology offered by the department a distinct asset.
Students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences must pass the intermediate sequence of a foreign language (in French, FRNC 201-202 or FRNC 203) or demonstrate that they have somehow acquired the equivalent proficiency level. Students from the other colleges may choose to take French (FRNC 201-202 or the accelerated 203) to fulfill a Liberal Studies elective. Any student who chooses French has an option to enroll in the traditional 3-credits-per-semester courses or the accelerated 6-credit track.
The student with no previous French study will take FRNC 101 (4cr) as a prerequisite. Students with previous French study will be placed into the appropriate course level by means of a written departmental exam administered in the summer for entering freshmen and during the first week of the semester for other students. No student judged to be a native speaker of French will be allowed to enroll in any course below the 300 level, with the exception of FRNC 254.
IUP has established a study abroad center in Nancy, France. All majors are encouraged to participate in the Study Abroad Program, especially those seeking the International Trade degree. Students have an option to participate in a full-year or one-semester (spring) program. A six-week summer session has also been added to the options available. Nonmajors may be accepted into any of the programs and, unless they have advanced proficiency, must enter the language courses offered in the Cours pour étrangers (Courses for Foreign Students). All foreign program credits are evaluated by the department as transfer credits. For further information about cost and application procedures, contact the French and German Department.
The honors program is open by departmental permission to French majors with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 3.25 GPA in French courses. To apply, students must have at least 57 credits earned and must submit two letters of reference from French faculty members and a two-page self-statement describing the student’s academic and career goals.
Students complete FRNC 483/H/; one literature course from FRNC 301 or above; CHSS 489 (a multidisciplinary colloquium emphasizing problem-solving, discussion, reading, and writing on a topic or theme); and HNRC 499, which fulfills the Liberal Studies Synthesis requirement. Students must earn at least a B in each course completed for the honors track.
To determine how honors track courses will be integrated into existing requirements for the French majors, students should consult their advisors.
The Department of French and German, through contacts with certain French companies and through its affiliation with the ICN (Institut Commercial de Nancy), is able to place interns in Paris and other sites in France. The internship (generally 6 to 12 credits) is viewed as a highly desirable culminating experience following study in Nancy. For information, contact the department at least six months in advance.
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 3cr Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, no courses with FRNC prefix |
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College French II |
3cr |
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Civilization of Modern France |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Conversation |
3cr |
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French Grammar |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Composition |
3cr |
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Introduction to French Literature |
3cr |
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French Civilization |
3cr |
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French Literature from Medieval through Seventeenth Century |
3cr |
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French Literature from Eighteenth through Twentieth Century |
3cr |
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Advanced French Grammar |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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3cr |
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Any other 3cr from FRNC 253 and above (or study abroad) |
3cr |
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Free Electives: |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 3cr, except MATH 217 Social Science: ECON 121, PLSC 101, PSYC 101 Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, BTED/COSC/IFMG 101, ECON 122, MATH 214, no course with FRNC prefix |
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College French II |
3cr |
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Civilization of Modern France |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Conversation |
3cr |
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French Grammar |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Composition |
3cr |
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Business French |
3cr |
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Introduction to French Literature |
3cr |
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French Civilization |
3cr |
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Advanced French Grammar |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: (1) |
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3cr |
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Two additional FRNC electives (advanced levels) |
6cr |
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Other Requirements: |
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Business Sequence: (2) |
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Accounting Principles I |
3cr |
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Accounting Principles II |
3cr |
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Legal Environment of Business |
3cr |
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Business and Interpersonal Communications |
3cr |
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Fundamentals of Finance |
3cr |
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Principles of Management |
3cr |
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International Business |
3cr |
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Principles of Marketing |
3cr |
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Free Electives: |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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(1) Most students earn additional language credits (up to 18) in semester or year abroad programs. (2) Students not majoring in business may count a maximum of 30cr in business coursework toward the 120cr-degree minimum. Business credits in excess of 30 will be permitted only as credits beyond the 120 required for graduation. |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 6cr, MATH 101 or higher Social Science: ANTH 110, PSYC 101 Liberal Studies Electives: 3cr, no courses with FRNC prefix |
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Professional Education Sequence: |
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Digital Instructional Technology |
3cr |
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Educational Psychology |
3cr |
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Professional Education Sequence: |
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Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Programs |
2cr |
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Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures |
3cr |
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Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience I |
1cr |
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Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience II |
1cr |
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Student Teaching |
12cr |
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School Law |
1cr |
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Teaching of Foreign Languages in the Secondary School (1) |
3cr |
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Required Courses: |
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College French II |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Conversation |
3cr |
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French Grammar |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Composition |
3cr |
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Introduction to French Literature |
3cr |
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French Civilization |
3cr |
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Teaching Elementary School Content in French and German |
3cr |
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French Phonetics and Phonology |
3cr |
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Advanced French Grammar |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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Any other 9cr from FRNC 253 and above |
9cr |
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Free Electives: |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
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(*) See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “3-Step Process for Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Educational Technology section of this catalog. (1) EDUC 453 is offered only in fall semester. |
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College French I |
3cr |
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College French II |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Conversation |
3cr |
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French Grammar |
3cr |
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Intermediate French Composition |
3cr |
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Introduction to French Literature |
3cr |
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Controlled Elective: |
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3cr |
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Prerequisites: Declared major in French, completion of at least 57cr, and permission of department honors committee |
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CHSS 489/H/ |
Honors Colloquium |
3cr |
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FRNC 483/H/ |
Honors Thesis in French |
3cr |
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Honors Senior Synthesis |
*cr (1) |
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FRNC XXX |
One additional literature elective from FRNC 301 and above |
3cr |
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(1) Cr for HNRC 499 are counted in the Liberal Studies Synthesis requirement. |
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For the German major, the department has three degree programs: the B.A. degree with a major in German, the B.A. degree with a major in German for International Trade, and the B.S. in Education degree with a major in Secondary German Education.
While majoring in German, students will acquire proficiency in all phases of the language and develop an understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and literature of the German-speaking countries. They will also gain knowledge of the linguistic development of the language throughout the centuries. German majors may look forward to rewarding careers in teaching, government, journalism, foreign trade, tourism, business, and librarianship.
The degree program in German for International Trade provides an excellent way to combine language proficiency and cultural awareness in German with professional training in business. With this undergraduate background, students may enter M.B.A. degree programs and pursue careers in international business and trade. Study abroad for one or two semesters is strongly urged and is an integral part of the program. Qualified students may also choose to participate in internship programs with German-based corporations and financial institutions.
Students in the departments of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences must pass the intermediate sequence of a foreign language (GRMN 251 and 252) or demonstrate by the CLEP exam in German that they have acquired the equivalent proficiency level. Students from other colleges may elect to take two courses in German at the intermediate (III/IV) level toward fulfilling the requirement for Liberal Studies electives. Any student who chooses German can meet the requirement through enrollment in the traditional 3-credit courses or in the combined 6-credit courses.
The department encourages all students who study German at IUP to consider study abroad for one or two semesters. German majors are strongly urged to study two semesters or one academic year at a German university. To provide this opportunity at a relatively modest cost, the university has arranged an exchange of students between Duisburg University and IUP. By participating in this or other approved programs, students can earn from 12 to 14 credits per semester. For information regarding the cost and application procedures, contact the office of the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students completing 18 credits beyond GRMN 152 will be recognized as having minored in German. Nine of the twelve credits must be taken at the 300 level with only 3 credits from the conversation sequence, GRMN 221, 222, 321, 322. This achievement will be noted on the student’s transcript and thus provide more career flexibility.
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 3cr Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, no courses with GRMN prefix |
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Required Courses: |
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Conversation III |
2cr |
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Conversation IV |
2cr |
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German III |
3cr |
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German IV (1) |
3cr |
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Advanced Conversation I |
1cr |
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Advanced Conversation II |
1cr |
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Advanced German Language I |
3cr |
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Advanced German Language II |
3cr |
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Development of German Culture and Literature I |
3cr |
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Development of German Culture and Literature II |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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Other GRMN electives (advanced levels) (2) |
12cr |
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Free Electives: |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
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(1) GRMN 253 or 254 may be substituted for GRMN 252.
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Department recommends at least one additional literature course (GRMN
363-371) and one |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 3cr, any Liberal Studies Mathematics course except MATH 217 Social Science: ECON 121
Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr,
BTED/COSC/IFMG
101,
ECON 122,
MATH 214,
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Required Courses: |
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Conversation III |
2cr |
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Conversation IV |
2cr |
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German III |
3cr |
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German IV |
3cr |
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Intermediate Composition and Conversation |
3cr |
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Business German |
3cr |
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Advanced Conversation I |
1cr |
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Advanced Conversation II |
1cr |
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Advanced German Language I |
3cr |
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Advanced German Language II |
3cr |
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Development of German Culture and Literature I |
3cr |
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Development of German Culture and Literature II |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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Two additional GRMN electives (advanced levels) (1) |
6cr |
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Other Requirements: |
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Accounting Principles I |
3cr |
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Accounting Principles II |
3cr |
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Legal Environment of Business |
3cr |
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Business and Interpersonal Communications |
3cr |
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Fundamentals of Finance |
3cr |
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Principles of Management |
3cr |
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International Business |
3cr |
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Principles of Marketing |
3cr |
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Free Electives: |
6 |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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(1) Most students earn additional language credits (usually 12-14) in semester study abroad. (2) Students not majoring in business may count a maximum of 30cr in business coursework toward the 120-credit degree minimum. Business credits in excess of 30 will be permitted only as credits beyond the 120 required for graduation. |
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