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 509.359.6275 or studyabroad@ewu.edu.  

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• History

Department Chair

Dr. Florian Preisig133 Patterson HallCheney, WA 99004509.359.6001fpreisig@ewu.edu

Department Assistant

 Vickie Roig133 Patterson HallCheney, WA 99004509.359.2481vroig@ewu.eduSample Careers

TeachingBusiness International AffairsSocial ServicesHealth CareCriminal Justice

Associate in Arts BA in French(45 or 60 credits)Modern Languages, Literatures, and Philosophy DepartmentCollege 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)• FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3)• HIST131 Latin American History (3)• HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)• MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)• PHIL111 World Religions (3)• POLS237 International Politics and

Problems (3)• SOC102 Social Problems (3)• SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)

ENGLISH COMPOSITION (6 credits)ENGL 101 English Composition (3) ENGL 101 College Composition:

Exposition and Argument (5)ENGL 102 English Composition (3) ENGL 201 College Composition:

Analysis/Research/Document (5)ARTS AND HUMANITIES (6 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. COMMUNICATION (3 credits)COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3)

CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)

COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. CRITICAL THINKING (3 credits)PHIL 201 Logic and Critical Thinking (3) PHIL 210 Critical Thinking (5)MATHEMATICS (3-5 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. LAB SCIENCE (8 credits)Consult your advisor for course options. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 courses)Consult your advisor for course options.SOCIAL SCIENCE (12 credits)Consult your advisor for course options.CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3-4 credits)

ELECTIVES (13 credits)FREN 101 Elementary French I (3) FREN 101 First Year French I (5)FREN 102 Elementary French II (3) FREN 103 First Year French III (5)

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)• ANTH225 Native People of North America

(3)• AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies

(3)• COMM220 Intro to Intercultural

Communication (3)• ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural

Literature (3)• HIST240 American Indian History (3)• SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)• SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

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.

*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.