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be taken for elective credit as the first course in the major. Senior Year Requirement: All majors must take one advanced course each semester of their senior year. Minor in French Requirements: Six three-credit courses Two foundation courses to be chosen from among the following: RL 303 French Phonetics and Oral Expression RL 305 Introduction to Drama and Poetry RL 306 Introduction to Narrative Forms RL 307 Masterpieces of French Literature RL 308 Advanced Language Studies in French RL 309 Topics in French Culture and Civilization One advanced course at the 400 or 700 level. Three electives to be chosen among the following: RL 209-RL 210 French Composition, Conversation and Reading I and II (as entry-level courses only) Additional courses at the 300 or 400 level Senior Year Requirement: All minors must take one advanced course during a single semester of their senior year. Major in Hispanic Studies Requirements: Ten three-credit courses that must include the following: RL 395 Contextos Four 600-level advanced courses in literature and culture, which must include one course in each of the following categories: Pre-1800 Peninsular literature and culture Pre-1800 Latin American literature and culture Post-1800 Peninsular literature and culture Post-1800 Latin American literature and culture Five electives, which can be chosen from among the following: RL 216 Spanish Conversation, Composition and Reading II Any 300 level course Any 600 level course Related courses allowed by departmental permission Senior Year Requirement: All majors must take one advanced course each semester of their senior year. Note the following conditions: Students enter the major at a point appropriate to their level of linguistic proficiency. The earliest point at which a student can begin the major is RL 216 Spanish Conversation, Composition and Reading II. The prerequisite for all 600-level courses (and above) is the linguistic proficiency level of Naturalmente II (RL 392) or equivalent. Only one course may be in English. Maximum transfer credit from study abroad: Fifteen (15) credits (five courses) for one year of study; nine (9) credits (three courses) for one semester of study. If three or more courses for the major are transferred from study abroad, then all other courses must be taken in the department. Students who do not study abroad are allowed a maximum of two related courses outside the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. Minor in Hispanic Studies Requirements: Six three-credit courses that must include RL 395 Contextos and at least two courses at the 600-level. Note the following conditions: The prerequisite for all 600-level courses (and above) is the linguistic proficiency level of Naturalmente II or equivalent. Minimum entry level for the minor is RL 216 Spanish Conversation, Composition and Reading II. Maximum transfer credit from study abroad: Nine (9) credits (three courses) for one year of study; six (6) credits (two courses) for one semester of study. Senior Year Requirement: All minors must take one advanced course during a single semester of their senior year. Major in Italian Requirements: Ten three-credit courses Six advanced courses in Italian literature, culture, and civilization (RL 500 or above or the equivalent) Four electives to be chosen from the following: Additional courses at the 300, 500, or 800 level RL 213 and 214 Italian Conversation, Composition, and Reading I and II (can be taken for elective credit as the first course in the major) Related courses allowed by departmental permission Senior Year Requirement: All majors must take one advanced course each semester of their senior year. Minor in Italian Requirements: Six three-credit courses Two foundation courses: RL 213 and RL 214 Italian Composition, Conversation, and Reading I and II (or the equivalent) Two advanced courses in Italian literature or culture at the RL 500 level or above (for undergraduates) Two electives to be chosen among the following: RL 114 Intermediate Italian II (as entry-level course only) RL 300 (or above) courses in culture Senior Year Requirement: All minors must take one advanced course during a single semester of their senior year. For further information or to declare a major or minor, please contact the Romance Languages and Literatures Department, Lyons 304, 617-552-3820. General Information The major curriculum is designed to help students attain a high linguistic proficiency in at least one Romance language and broad insight into the literature and culture of other nations. Graduates with Romance Languages and Literatures majors are currently employed in many different fields including law, interpreting, and international business. For students interested in graduate studies, the major offers solid preparation and guidance. Students who plan to major or minor in Romance Languages and Literatures should consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies of the Department in order to be assigned an advisor, review their qualifications and placement within the program, and organize a course of study suited to their individual needs and objectives. Romance Languages and Literatures majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad and may do so through Boston College programs or other programs approved by the International Study Center. Upon approval from the department, students abroad typically take five classes per semester. They may earn credit in the major program for three courses in a single semester of study abroad and five courses in a yearlong program. All majors are required to enroll in two advanced literature courses during their senior year. Minors must enroll in one advanced course in either semester of senior year. 222 The Boston College Catalog 2006-2007 ARTS AND SCIENCES

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