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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)	3	C
3** Advanced Language Course	3	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students in this major must be eligible to take a 200-level or above selected target language course in the first term.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Learn about intensive language courses.
Engage in your language and culture area at ASU.

Term 2 16 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Milestone: Meet with a SILC advisor before the end of the term to seek guidance in writing personal statement.
Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA in primary target language courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty directed summer programs offered through the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Attend a Financing your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 3 31 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Course from approved Program of Study	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Elective	3
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Milestone: Write a personal statement and submit statement by the end of the term; receive Program of Study approval.
Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	13

Meet with your academic advisor in SILC regarding your program of study, which is tailored for individual students.
Explore your career interest area.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.
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Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 3 courses: Course from approved Program of Study	9	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Elective	3
Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Learn about internships, scholarships and awards available to language and culture majors.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study	6	C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study	9	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Elective	3
Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Make plans to study abroad in an ASU Study Abroad summer, semester, or academic year program.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study	9	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Elective OR SLC 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

4** (400-Level) GRK/LAT/SLC Course	3	C
Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study	3	C
Course from approved Program of Study	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

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This degree program is intended for students who are already fairly competent in the language selected to study. The language selected by the student must be one offered by the School of International Letters and Cultures. Please see an academic advisor in SILC for approval of the language as well as the program of study which is tailored for individual students. Because of the nature of the degree program, students taking Romanian should be at least at the 313 level by the end of Term 1, and students taking Greek should be at least at the 301 level by the end of Term 1. Students in all other languages should be at the 201 level by the end of Term 1.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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International Letters and Cultures, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

3** Advanced Language Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students in this major must be eligible to take a 200-level or above selected target language course in the first term.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a language placement test.
Learn about intensive language courses.
Engage in your language and culture area at ASU.

Term 2

16 - 31 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Milestone: Meet with a SILC advisor before the end of the term to seek guidance in writing personal statement.

Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA in primary target language courses.

Notes:

Start planning your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty directed summer programs offered through the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Attend a Financing your Study Abroad Program Workshop.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 3

31 - 44 Credit Hours

Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Milestone: Write a personal statement and submit statement by the end of the term; receive Program of Study approval.

Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Meet with your academic advisor in SILC regarding your program of study, which is tailored for individual students.
Explore your career interest area.
Learn about research opportunities through the ASU Humanities Lab.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.

Term 4

44 - 60 Credit Hours

Complete 3 courses:

Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 9

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Learn about internships, scholarships and awards available to language and culture majors.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 9

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.33 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Make plans to study abroad in an ASU Study Abroad summer, semester, or academic year program.
Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 9

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Elective OR SLC 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Learn about ways to build your skills.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

4** (400-Level) GRK/LAT/SLC Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Course from approved Program of Study

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Attend a Career Services job fair or networking event.

General Notes

This degree program is intended for students who are already fairly competent in the language selected to study. The language selected by the student must be one offered by the School of International Letters and Cultures. Please see an academic advisor in SILC for approval of the language as well as the program of study which is tailored for individual students. Because of the nature of the degree program, students taking Romanian should be at least at the 313 level by the end of Term 1, and students taking Greek should be at least at the 301 level by the end of Term 1. Students in all other languages should be at the 201 level by the end of Term 1.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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