COLLEGE OF Arts & Sciences

GUILLERMO FERREYRA
Dean

MARGARET PARKER
Interim Associate Dean

ROBIN ROBERTS
Associate Dean

REBECCA CAIRE
Assistant Dean

STEPHANIE ERIE
Counselor

BARBARA REONAS
Counselor

SUSAN ROBERTS
Counselor

JENNIFER SMITH
Counselor

LINDSAY VICKNAIR
Counselor

MELANIE BUCHMANN
Adviser

ANN WHITMER
Assistant Dean

TINA FOS
Business Manager

CAROLYN LANDRY
Assistant to the Dean

132 Hodges Hall
PHONE • 225-578-3141
FAX • 225-578-6447
WEB SITE • www.artsci.lsu.edu

The College of Arts & Sciences' primary purpose is to afford the student liberal education, which by its nature is broad rather than narrow, devoted to intellectual development and discipline rather than to the acquisition of technical skills. It should give the student some knowledge of the achievements of the human mind, with special reference to the western civilization of which both the ancient world and contemporary America are parts; the historical and cultural backgrounds essential to a true understanding of our world; and above all, orderly thinking processes and a scale of values by which the distinction can be made between permanent and trivial, substantial and pretentious, good and bad. To that end, some familiarity with historical and political studies, the sciences, and the arts is necessary.

As a human being and as a citizen, the student will find this education of lasting significance. As a member of a profession, each student will find desirable backgrounds for scholarship and teaching in all fields of knowledge and for law and medicine, which stress, increasingly, the value of broad intellectual training.

The curricula within the college require a number of courses which are deemed essential—individually and as a group—to the intellectual competence at which the liberal education aims; in addition to these, the student has electives which may be used to further general knowledge or to specialize in certain fields.

To accomplish its primary purpose, the college offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of General Studies degrees. Students may choose from 21 major areas of study and 40 concentrations. By completing a major in the college, the student will obtain a much broader background than is generally possible under the standard curriculum. The advantages of broad training for everyday life are obvious. Moreover, the added breadth of knowledge will be helpful in case the student continues beyond the bachelor's degree level. The teaching divisions within the college, the various curricula, and the degrees which are offered are shown in the chart on the following page.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Students in this college bear final responsibility for selection of their academic programs and adherence to all published regulations and requirements of the college and the University. Each student must see a counselor for a final degree checkout during the semester prior to the semester in which the degree is to be awarded.

Ignorance of a rule is not grounds for waiving that rule.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students will be admissible to the College of Arts & Sciences if they have earned at least 24 semester hours, have a grade point average of at least 2.00 (“A” = 4) in all work taken within the LSU System and in all work taken overall; completed ENGL 1001 with a “C” or better; and completed three hours of the general education analytical reasoning requirement. Students majoring in psychology, communication sciences and disorders, or any of the secondary education areas of concentration must have a gpa of at least 2.50 in all work taken within the LSU System and in all work taken overall. Students majoring in any of the secondary education areas of concentration must have a passing score on the PRAXIS I assessments or minimum ACT composite of 22 or minimum SAT composite of 1030 to declare their respective concentration.

Transfer students from other divisions of the University and other accredited colleges and universities must meet the eligibility requirements stated above. Transfer credits acceptable for admission shall be valid for degree credit in the college only to the extent to which they represent courses acceptable in the curricula of the college.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

General education requirements of the University are included in the curricula of the various departments in the college. For specific information concerning these requirements, see the “General Education Requirements” section of this catalog.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Departments/Schools	Curricula	Degrees
Department of Aerospace Studies		Bachelor of Arts
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders	Communication Disorders
Department of Communication Studies	Communication Studies
Department of English	English
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures	German
	Latin
	Spanish
Department of French Studies	French
Department of Geography & Anthropology	Anthropology Geography*
Department of History	History
Department of Military Science
Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies	Philosophy
Department of Political Science	Political Science
Department of Sociology	Sociology
Intercollegiate and Interdepartmental Programs	Economics International Studies Liberal Arts Women’s and Gender Studies
Department of Geography & Anthropology	Geography*	Bachelor of Science
Department of Mathematics	Mathematics
Department of Psychology	Psychology
Intercollegiate Program	General Studies	Bachelor of General Studies

* Both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science may be earned in geography.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLLEGE

General Requirements

In order to qualify for a bachelor's degree in this college, a candidate must satisfy these requirements:

Meet departmental requirements for the major and all university requirements as detailed in the General Education Requirements chapter of this catalog, except that the general education humanities requirement cannot be fulfilled with a foreign language. (Students who break residence, either voluntarily or by compulsion, for at least two consecutive semesters may not elect a catalog earlier than the one in force at the time of their reentry.)
A minimum gpa of 2.00 (“A” = 4) on all work taken in the LSU System and on all work taken.
A minimum gpa in the major field of 2.00 (“A” = 4) on all work taken in the LSU System and on all work taken.
A minimum grade of “C” in all academic content (major) and education courses for students in secondary education concentrations (English, French, history, mathematics, or Spanish).
A minimum of 30 semester hours in courses numbered 3000 or above. A minimum of 45 hours in courses numbered 3000 or above for the general studies major (15 of which must be at the 4000-level).
Degree credit will not be allowed for more than nine semester hours of 1000-level mathematics courses below 1550.
A minimum of 15 semester hours in residence in the major field, including at least nine semester hours in courses numbered 3000 or above.
A minimum of 30 semester hours in residence in the college. The last year of work (last 30 semester hours) will be taken in residence in this college on the LSU campus.
Foreign Language—A minimum of 14-16 credits (four semesters) in a foreign language for the BA or BS degrees. Students should take a placement test and register at the appropriate level.
Students who have a native fluency in a language other than English may satisfy the foreign language requirement in one of three ways: (a) by completing the prescribed number of hours in the curriculum for the BA or BS degree in a language other than English or their native language; (b) by taking a minimum of 12 hours in courses numbered 3000 or above in their native language; or (c) by taking nine semester hours of English and/or communication studies above the minimum general education or major requirements. (Only three hours may be earned in English 2001, 2002, or 2010 to meet this requirement. Professional and specialized courses in communication studies may not be counted toward this requirement.)

Students who have a native fluency in a language other than English should consult credit restrictions in that language under the appropriate foreign language department entry in this section of the catalog.

Grade Point Average Maintenance—A student who fails to earn a 2.00 semester average in any one semester, regardless of overall gpa, will be placed on college probation. To be removed from college probation, a student must earn a 2.00 or better semester gpa, correct course deficiencies, and make satisfactory progress in the degree program. A student who fails to earn a 2.00 gpa for two consecutive semesters, regardless of overall gpa, will be dropped from the college.

ENROLLMENT IN TWO DEGREE PROGRAMS

Double Majors—Students may pursue double majors in this college. By completing all residence and academic requirements for the two programs, a student may earn one bachelor’s degree with two majors.

Dual Degrees Within the College of Arts & Sciences—Students may pursue dual degrees in this college. Both majors must be offered by departments within the college. By completing residence and academic requirements, and earning 30 hours over the degree requirements, a student may earn two separate bachelor’s degrees.

Dual Enrollment in the College of Arts & Sciences and a Second Academic College—By completing residence and academic requirements for two degree programs and earning 30 hours more than the degree requiring the fewer number of hours, a student can earn two bachelor’s degrees. The student must be accepted for admission to both colleges. In addition, the student must declare a home college where registration will be initiated and permanent files maintained. It is the student’s responsibility, however, to maintain contact with the second college to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made toward that degree.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECOND BACHELOR’S DEGREE

To qualify for a second bachelor’s degree in this college, students must meet the admission requirements of the college and the department. Once admitted, students must complete (with at least a 2.00 gpa) a minimum of 30 semester hours, including any degree requirements not previously met. The 30 hours must be completed in residence in the College of Arts & Sciences.

MINOR FIELD REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL)

Although students are not required to pursue a minor field (except in the general studies major), they may choose to do so under the following guidelines:

Earn a minimum of 15-18 semester hours in the minor field, of which at least six semester hours must be in courses taken on this campus at the 3000- and/or 4000-level; see individual departments in the “Departments, Schools, and Curricula” section of this chapter for more specific requirements.
Earn a minimum gpa in the minor field of 2.00 on all work taken in the LSU System and on all work taken.
Courses used to satisfy minor requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

Minor fields may be selected from any major field currently offered by the college in which appropriate requirements for a minor have been established or any field of an interdisciplinary nature for which a minor has been approved by the Faculty Senate Courses and Curricula Committee and the Office of Academic Affairs.

Minors may also be taken in fields outside the college if:

the total number of semester hours does not exceed 24 (total number of non Arts and Sciences electives that may be counted toward graduation);
the work conforms to guidelines established by the department, school, and college concerned;
the work meets the general minor field requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences, as stated above.

The following are requirements for minor fields which are designed for students in the College of Arts & Sciences:

Aerospace Studies

To graduate with a minor in aerospace studies, students must complete at least 18 hours of course work: 12 hours from ASST 3001, 3002, 4001, and 4002; and six hours of the following electives: ENGL 2012, and either MATH 1021, 1022, 1023, or 1550.

Other elective courses acceptable for the minor in aerospace studies in lieu of ENGL 2012 include HIST 4055, 4066, or 4140.
Students may earn up to an additional four hours beyond the minimum 18 hours by completing ASST 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002 for a maximum of 22 hours.
Students must obtain approval from the professor of aerospace studies prior to substituting HIST for ENGL, or any other course substitutions.

African and African-American Studies

To graduate with a minor in African and African American studies, students must complete AAAS 2000, AAAS 4020 and 12 hours of electives. Of the 12 hours, six must be at the 3000 level or above and at least 3 hours must focus on a geographical region other than the US. The electives must be chosen from at least two divisions and three departments:

Division I - History and Culture: AAAS 2410, 3024, 3120 (Non-US), 3122 (Non- US), 3901, 3902; ANTH 4050, 4051 (Non- US), 4053, 4470; HIST 2061, 4055, 4067, 4068, 4072, 4081 (Non-US), 4200
Division II - Politics and Society: AAAS 2050 (Non-US), 2511, 3024, 3425, 3901, 3902; POLI 4038, 4039, 4078 (Non-US); SOCL 2721, 4511; WGS 2900
Division III - Literature, Language, and the Arts: AAAS 1001 (Non-US), 1002 (Non- US), 2003 (Non-US), 2004 (Non-US), 2140, 3044, 3341, 3901, 3902, 4322 (Non- US), 4323 (Non-US); ENGL 2674, 3674, 4173, 4220, 4674; FREN 4064, 4070 (Non- US); LING 4716; MUS 2000

Note: This course listing is not exhaustive. Special topics courses relevant to AAAS offered by participating departments may be counted towards the minor requirements with prior approval from the Program Advisor. For additional information, contact Dr. Angeletta KM Gourdine, African and African American Studies, 120 Old President’s House, 225-578- 4256.

Art History

To graduate with a minor in art history, students in the College of Arts & Sciences must complete ART 1440, 1441, and 12 additional hours in art history at the 4000 level or above.

Asian Studies

To graduate with a minor in Asian studies, students must complete at least 18 hours of designated Asian studies courses, including at least two courses from any two of the following three groups. Of these courses, at least six hours must be taken at LSU at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Humanities—ART 2411, 4441, 4442, 4443, 4444; REL 2027, 3600, 4800; HIST 4078; HIST/REL 4191.
Social Sciences—GEOG 4035; HIST 2095, 2096, 4091, 4092, 4093, 4094; POLI 4067; SW/GEOG 4000.
Languages—CHIN 1101, 1102, 2001, 2002; JAPN 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002.

Other courses acceptable for general credit in Asian studies, subject to the approval of the Asian studies faculty, include ART 4401; ECON 4520; GEOG 1003; HIST 4195; HNRS 1101, 1103; REL 2130, 3300.

For additional information, contact Dr. John Henderson, 224 Himes Hall, 225- 578-4471.

Business Administration

To graduate with a minor in business administration, students must complete ACCT 2000; ECON 2030; FIN 3715; ISDS 1100; MGT 3200; MKT 3401.

Chinese Culture and Commerce

To graduate with a minor in Chinese Culture and Commerce, students must complete 18 hours, six hours from three groups listed below, at least six hours from 3000 or 4000 level.

Group I - Arts: Language and Literature, Film, and Popular Culture, Art: CHIN 1101, 1102, 2001, 2002, 3101, 3102, 3801, 3802 4915, ART 2411, 4441, 4445

Group II - Commerce and Social Sciences: Geography and Anthropology, Political Science, Business: POLI 4067, 4079, GEOG 4997 (when topic is China), MGT 3111 (when topic is China), MGT 4420 (when topic is China)

Group III - History, Religion, Special Topics: HIST 2095, 2096, 4091, 4092, REL 2027, REL 4191, CHIN 2070, 4400

Disaster Science and Management

The undergraduate minor in disaster science and management is an interdisciplinary program which provides students interested in careers in the public, not-for-profit, or private sectors with a broad understanding of the nature and impact of disasters on the natural, built, and human environments; and a basis for establishing strategies to effectively plan for disasters, mitigate the adverse effects of disasters, respond to disasters, and recover from disasters.

A minor in disaster science and management is available by selecting the following courses: DSM 2000, 2010, and 3910. Four courses must be taken from the following: CE 4445 or 4745; DSM 3200, 3900, 4600, 4900, 4996; ECON 4320; EMS 4020; ENVS 4149, 4262, 4264; GEOG 4013, 4018, 4021, 4045, 4047, 4080; HUEC 4064; INTL 3001; LA 4277; OCS 4021; POLI 2057, 4048, 4059, 4061; PSYC 3083; REL 3092 or INTL 3092; SOCL 4091; and SW 4500.

For additional information, contact Dr. John Pine, 238 Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex, 225-578-1075.

Film and Media Arts

To graduate with a minor in film and media arts, students must complete FMA 2001 and an additional 15 hours of electives from the following list. At least nine hours must be at the 3000 level or above, and no more than nine hours may be taken in any single department.

ART 4480; CLST 2070; CMST 2012, 3012, 3107, 4107, 4312; ENGL 2009, 2231, 4009, 4231; FMA 3001, 4001; FREN 4031; GERM 4046; HIST 4077; MC 2700; MUS 4747; PHIL 3002, 4002; REL 3238; RUSS 3501.
In addition, special topics courses and courses with sections relevant to film and media arts may be accepted for the minor . For further information, contact Dr. Patricia Suchy, 136 Coates Hall, 225-578- 6838, psuchy@lsu.edu.

International Studies

The minor in international studies in the College of Arts & Sciences is designed to provide students with a perspective on issues of global consequence, and permit them to focus on a region that is of particular significance. All students seeking a minor in international studies must complete the following four requirements: 1) interdisciplinary core; 2) global concentration; 3) regional concentration; and 4) relevant foreign language.

To graduate with a minor in international studies, students must complete 21 hours of course work and demonstrated second-year competency in a foreign language relevant to their regional concentration as follows:

1) interdisciplinary core (9 hrs.)—Nine hrs. chosen from: ANTH 1003 or 2051; ECON 2030; GEOG 1001 or 1003; HIST 1003 or 1007; POLI 2057; REL 2027 or 2029; SOCL 2001; WGS 2900.

2) Global Concentrations (6 hrs.):

Global Studies—6 hrs. chosen from two different departments: ECON 4520, 4550; ENVS 4010; FIN 3718; INTL 4100; MC 4103, POLI 4041, 4042, 4045, 4064; REL 3101, 3300, 4032; REL/INTL 3092; SOCL 3101,4111, 4311, 4341, 4421, 4481, 4521, 4551, 4631, 4701.
Global Diplomacy—6 hrs. chosen from two different departments: ECON 4520, 4550, 4560; HIST 2023, 4028, 4049, 4063, 4064, 4066, 4130, 4140; INTL 4010; POLI 4037, 4041, 4042, 4043, 4044, 4046, 4048, 4049, 4063, 4064, 4074.
Environment and Development—GEOG 4078 and 3 hrs. chosen from ECON 4050, 4320, 4325; EMS 1011, 3040; ENVS 4261; GEOG 4012, 4020 4070, 4080, 4086; OCS 4465, 4550; POLI 4049, 4064; RNR 4023, 4030, 4039, 4055, 4107; SOCL 4341, 4551, 4711.
Colonialism and Diasporas—INTL 4100 and 3 hrs. chosen from: ANTH 4002, 4018, 4023, 4051, 4053, 4064, 4470; ENGL 3674, 4220; FREN 3090, 3280, 4070, 4080, 4090; HIST 4051, 4052, 4078, 4081, 4140, 4200; POLI 4061, 4078; REL 3101, 3092; SPAN 4144, 4145, 4146, 4147.

3) Regional Concentrations (6 hrs. plus foreign language courses): 6 hrs. chosen from one of the following five regional concentrations and second year competence in a relevant foreign language:

Africa and Middle East—SWAH 2004 or FREN 2102 or ARAB 2101 or equivalent and 6 hrs. chosen from two different departments: ANTH 4051, 4470, 4998; FREN 4070; HIST/REL 4095, 4096; POLI 4064, 4077, 4078; REL 3786; REL/INTL 3092; SOCL 4551; THTR/ENGL 4220.
Asia—JAPN 2002 or CHING 2002 or equivalent and 6 hrs. chosen from two different departments: ART 4441, 4442, 4443, 4444; CHIN 3801, 3802; GEOG 4035; HIST 4078, 4091, 4092, 4093, 4094; HIST/REL 4191; INT/ANTH/GEOG 4002 or REL 4001; POLI 4067; REL 4600, 4800.
Europe—FREN 2101 or GERM 2102 or ITAL 2102 or SPAN 2102 or equivalent and 6 hrs. chosen from two different departments: ARCH 3006; ART 4422, 4450, 4451; FREN 3071, 3072, 3080, 4040, 4050, 4051; GEOG 4055, 4072; GERM 3061, 3062, 3082, 4044, 4046; HIST 4016, 4017, 4022, 4023, 4026, 4030, 4032, 4047, 4112, 4130; ITAL 3001, 3058, 3072; MUS 4751, 4752; PHIL 3001, 3002, 4003; POLI 4072, 4074, 4075, 4076; SPAN 3073, 4063, 4064, 4081, 4082, 4201; THTR 3121, 3122.
Latin America—SPAN 2102 or equivalent and 6 hr. chosen from two different departments: ANTH 4003, 4023; GEOG 4031; HIST 4081, 4083, 4089; POLI 4065; SPAN 3044, 3074, 4082 4146, 4147; THTR 4220.
Russia and Central Asia—RUSS 2002 or equivalent and 6 hrs. chosen from two different departments: ECON 4025/HIST 4126; HIST 4033, 4034, 4120; POLI 4070; RUSS 3071, 3072, 4030, 4061, 4081, 4082, 4101.

For additional information, contact Dr. Mark Gasiorowski, 202 Stubbs Hall, 225-578- 2550.

Jewish Studies

To graduate with a minor in Jewish studies, students in the College of Arts & Sciences must complete 15 hours of electives, including a minimum of six hours at the 3000- level or above. Electives must be chosen from at least two of the following areas:

Religious studies—REL 1004, 2001 2029, 2101, 3004, 3101, 3104, 4002, 4004, 4125, 4944.
Literature—ENGL 2673, 3124, 3236, and depending on the topic, 2231, 3220, 4055.
History—HIST 2001, 4025, 4026, 4125.
Sociology—SOCL 4511, and depending on the topic, 2501, 3101.

In addition, special topics courses and courses with sections advertised as Jewish studies may be accepted for the minor upon approval of the director.

For additional information, contact Dr. Charles Isbell, 106 Coates Hall, 225-578-2220.

Political Discourse Studies

To graduate with a minor in political discourse studies, students must complete six hours from three of the following four fields for a total of 18 hours. In addition, at least 12 hours must be at the 3000-level or above.

Communication Studies—two chosen from CMST 3107, 4100, 4160.
Mass Communication—two chosen from MC 3500, 4510, 4515.
Political Science—POLI 2051 and one chosen from POLI 4030, 4034, 4039.
Sociology and Philosophy—two chosen from SOCL 2501, 4421; PHIL 2000, 2020, 4945.

For additional information, contact Dr. Cecil Eubanks, 240 Stubbs Hall, 225-578- 2141.

Professional Leadership

To graduate with a minor in professional leadership, students must complete MILS 3011, 3012, 3013, 4011, 4012, and courses in communications and military history approved by the professor of military science.

ELECTIVES

A student in the College of Arts & Sciences may elect for degree credit any course offered by the following programs, departments, or schools:

Aerospace Studies
African & African American Studies
Art
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Communication Studies
Curriculum & Instruction
Economics
Educational Leadership, Research, & Counseling
English
Entomology
Environmental Studies
Experimental Statistics
Foreign Languages & Literatures
French Studies

Geography & Anthropology
Geology & Geophysics
History
Honors
International Studies
Mathematics
Military Science
Music
Oceanography & Coastal Sciences
Philosophy
Physics & Astronomy
Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre
Women’s & Gender Studies

Students may select elective courses in departments not listed above. Students must meet all prerequisites for these courses. Twenty four semester hours of elective credit in such courses may be counted toward degree requirements from this college. A student may receive a maximum of 12 semester hours of degree credit in ROTC. No more than eight hours of kinesiology activity courses may count toward degree requirements from this college.

CORRESPONDENCE, EXTENSION, & MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT

A maximum of 32 semester hours of credit in the above categories is acceptable toward meeting degree requirements. Students who wish to have correspondence credits accepted by this college must make their registration in correspondence courses a matter of record in the office of the dean of the college at the time of such registration.

Students registered in the college may enroll in a maximum of 19 semester hours of combined resident and correspondence course work during a regular semester. They may enroll in a maximum of 12 semester hours of combined resident and correspondence course work during a summer term. Students may not be enrolled in correspondence course work within their last semester. Depending on the correspondence course, a special time limit may be imposed by the dean's office.

PASS-FAIL OPTION

Students in the College of Arts & Sciences may register for courses on a pass-fail basis under the following conditions:

• Only free elective courses may be taken on a pass-fail basis. Required courses and restricted electives may not be taken on a pass-fail basis. A student may not take courses offered by the Honors College on a pass-fail basis.
A student must have permission (by signature on a petition form) from the dean of this college, the instructor of the course, and the dean of the college in which the course is offered.
Pass-fail registration must be completed before the final day for adding courses.
Eligible students may take one course per semester on a pass-fail basis.

Courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences that are required in a student’s curriculum will not be approved on a pass-fail basis.

TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR GRADES 6-12

The departments of English, Foreign Languages & Literatures, French Studies, History, and Mathematics offer undergraduate degree programs with an area of concentration in secondary education (middle school and high school). Students in the program may receive a bachelor’s degree in English, Spanish, French, history or mathematics and qualify for teacher certification. The curricula have been developed cooperatively with faculty in the College of Education and include courses taught jointly by faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Education. Students completing these degree programs and meeting any additional requirements of the Louisiana State Department of Education will be eligible for certification in the state of Louisiana as teachers in grades 6-12.

Admission to any secondary education concentration requires a minimum gpa of 2.50 and passing scores on the PRAXIS I assessments or a minimum ACT composite of 22 or minimum SAT composite of 1030. Students who might have an interest in middle and high school teaching should choose to take EDCI 2001 as one of their general education social sciences courses in the freshman or sophomore year. Details of the programs and requirements for admission, continuation, graduation and certification can be obtained from the counselors in the College of Arts & Sciences. The curriculum for each major (English, French, Spanish, history, and mathematics) is listed in the departmental sections of this catalog as a secondary education concentration. Students are required to achieve passing scores on the PRAXIS I assessment or minimum ACT composite of 22 or minimum SAT composite of 1030 prior to enrollment in 3000-level EDCI courses. They are expected to take the required PRAXIS II assessments during the last semester of course work prior to student teaching. They must pass all required sections of the PRAXIS II Series, and they must learn at least a “C” grade in all academic content (major) and education courses to graduate in these concentrations.

A second option for students interested in teaching in the above areas at the middle/high school level is to pursue a traditional bachelor’s degree in the content area and then complete a master’s degree in the LSU College of Education. The master’s degree program (Holmes Program) begins in June and requires 15 months of course work and classroom experience leading to both the master’s degree and teaching certification. Information about the program and potential scholarship assistance is available through the College of Education.

PLACEMENT SERVICES

Students in this college may use the services of the University's Career Services Center. These services include counseling, jobseeking skills workshops, job search handbooks, résumé service, career days, and on-campus recruiting and interviews.

STUDY ABROAD

Students in the College of Arts & Sciences are encouraged to participate in the study abroad programs administered by the Office of Academic Programs Abroad and the International Student Exchange Program. Students who participate in these programs must receive departmental evaluation of the courses to be taken prior to going abroad. In addition, students must make an appointment with a counselor to ensure that degree credit will be granted upon return to LSU.

National Student Exchange

LSU cooperates with a number of other universities throughout the United States in an exchange program. Students may spend one year (usually the junior year) at another university at little or no more cost than they pay at LSU. Additional information can be obtained from the Office of Academic Programs Abroad.

PREPARATION FOR THE STUDY OF LAW

Because of the rich complexity of this discipline, students with very different academic backgrounds can undertake and excel in the study of law. There is no single curriculum or course of study which is prerequisite to or guarantees success in law school. Curricula in the College of Arts & Sciences provide excellent preparation for students who intend to study law.

The degree requirements of the college ensure the development of the following skills, which are essential components of pre-law training: (1) the ability to express oneself competently in writing; (2) the ability to understand the human institutions and values with which the law deals; and (3) the ability to think creatively. Students who intend to pursue a legal career are therefore encouraged to choose a curriculum in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Interested students should contact the prelaw advisers in the College office for additional information.

A&S STUDENT COUNCIL/CLUBS

The college's Student Council is composed of student representatives from the college's departments, as well as members at large. The purpose of the council is to enhance the academic environment in the college. In addition, many departments sponsor clubs with programs of interest to majors.

PHI BETA KAPPA

Seniors and juniors with gpas of at least 3.60 and 3.90, respectively, are considered for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest scholastic honor society in the United States. Excellence in a variety of intellectual disciplines, rather than proficiency in a single field of study, is the major criterion for election.

The academic record should include satisfactory completion of the general education requirement, including two courses in English or American literature or literature in a foreign language (if not the major field); sixhour sequences in both a life science and a physical science, with an additional two hours of related laboratory work in one of these fields; upper division courses (3000-level or above) in at least two different humanities or social sciences outside the major; and electives that show a commitment to a liberal education.

Sophomores and juniors should consult with Phi Beta Kappa officers for more specific information. Specific requirements are described on the Phi Beta Kappa Web site www.lsu.edu/student_organizations/phibetakappa/.

PHI KAPPA PHI

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on nearly 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Each year, approximately 30,000 members are initiated. Some of the organization’s more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, writer John Grisham, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, and Netscape founder James Barksdale. The LSU chapter was founded in 1930 as the 43rd chapter in the nation. At the present time, the national office is located on this campus in the French House.

The mission of Phi Kappa Phi is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Phi Kappa Phi is unique because it recognizes superior scholarship in all academic fields, rather than restricting membership to a limited field. Juniors in the top 7.5 percent and seniors and graduate students in the top ten percent of their classes may be invited to become members of Phi Kappa Phi. New LSU Phi Kappa Phi members are initiated and honored in the spring semester each year and wear identifying ribbons on their academic gowns at commencement exercises. Additional information about the Society may be found at www.phikappaphi.org.

GRADUATION WITH COLLEGE HONORS

To graduate “with College Honors” in the College of Arts & Sciences, a student must meet the following requirements:

achieve “Sophomore Honors Distinction;”
take at least 12 semester hours of honors seminars or departmental honors courses beyond the minimum required for “Sophomore Honors Distinction;”
register in a curriculum offered in the College of Arts & Sciences;
complete a curriculum of courses approved by the department concerned and by the dean and the faculty of the Honors College. This curriculum should be developed using the general curricular principles of the college, the purposes of which are to afford students a liberal education and to include (besides the major field) historical and political studies, the life and physical sciences, the humanities, and the arts;
demonstrate competence in a major field by doing independent research, writing a senior thesis, and taking an oral examination. The thesis counselor and one additional member of the student's committee must be from the student's major department;
after the freshman year, maintain at least a 3.33 gpa (“A” = 4.00).

HONORS COURSES

Besides courses offered through the Honors College, other honors courses are offered through various departments, including:

Anthropology 4999
Biological Sciences 1503, 3950, 3951
Chemistry 1421, 1422, 1431, 1432, 2463
Communication Studies 1062, 2862
English 1003, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2028, 2925, 2927, 2929, 3000, 3820, 3821, 3822,
3823, 3824, 3825
French 2103, 2104
Geography 4999
Geology 1002, 1004
History 1002, 1004, 2056, 2058, 3100, 3109, 3110
Mathematics 1101, 1551, 1553, 2058, 2086
Philosophy 2034, 2036, 2953, 2963, 2964, 2965, 3901, 3902
Political Science 2052, 3000, 3809, 3896, 3897
Physics 1201, 1202, 1208, 1209
Psychology 2001
Religious Studies 1006
Sociology 3905

DEPARTMENTS AND CURRICULA

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES

HEAD • Bankston, Professor
OFFICE • 105 Military Science/Aerospace Studies Bldg.
TELEPHONE • 225-578-4407
FAX • 225-578-4537
E-MAIL • Det310@maxwell.af.mil
WEB SITE • www.afrotc.lsu.edu

PROFESSOR • Bankston
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Clark, LeBlanc, Segura

For information on this department's program, see the “Reserve Officers Training Corps” section of this catalog.

For information on the department’s course offerings, see the “Courses of Instruction” chapter in this catalog.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

CHAIR • Hoffman, Professor
OFFICE • 64 Hatcher Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-2545
FAX • 225-578-2528
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/comdi

PROFESSORS EMERITUS • Collins, Cullen
PROFESSORS • Buckingham, Dixit, Hoffman, Norris, Oetting, Turner
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Barker, Kunduk
INSTRUCTORS • Domma, Farho, Fisher, Gouvier, Gray, Jumonville, Kaufman, LaLande, Smith, Teague

The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide majors with a liberal arts education and to prepare them for entry into graduate programs in communication disorders. In the master's program, students are provided with clinical experiences and academic course work. The doctoral program is geared toward the development of scholarship and research skills to prepare students for traditional academic positions, both in the basic sciences of speech, language, and hearing and in clinical aspects of communication disorders.

LSU Speech and Hearing Clinic • As part of its training program, which is accredited in speech/language pathology, the department maintains a clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Clinical services are available to any individual, University student, or community member having speech, hearing, or language problems. Services are free to LSU students.

Disorders treated include articulation, dysfluency, cleft palate, voice disorders, aphasia, cerebral palsy, children's language disorders, and hearing disorders.

Graduate students concentrating in speech/language pathology obtain practicum experience in the University clinic and in community clinics with which the University training program is affiliated, such as the Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Ochsner Clinic, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Veteran’s Administration hospitals, public schools, and other sites.

Those requesting clinical services should contact the Speech and Hearing Clinic in Hatcher Hall (225-578-2545).

CURRICULUM IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 120

Admission to a curriculum in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires that a student be admissible to the College of Arts & Sciences and have a gpa of 2.50 or above on all work taken within the LSU System and on all work taken overall. Majors in Communication Disorders are required to take the following courses: BIOL 2160, COMD 2050, 2081, 4150, 4153, 4190, 4250, 4380, 4381, 4382, 4490, and 4590. For any of the following courses used to satisfy this requirement, a grade of “C” or higher is required: COMD 4380, 4381, 4382, 4490, and 4590. Prospective students who have not attained a 2.50 average may petition the Department’s Committee of Undergraduate Advisors for a waiver of the 2.50 requirement based on special circumstances.

Consult “Degree Requirements of the College” in this section of the catalog for specific instructions regarding electives and the general education life and physical sciences, literature, mathematics, and social sciences requirements.

*If two course natural science sequence is taken in the physical sciences, the three hour natural science course must be taken from the life sciences, and vice versa.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 1001 or 1004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-10
General education analytical reasoning course (from mathematics dept). . . . . .	3
General education analytical reasoning course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education natural science course sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education art course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education social science course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
	29-31

SOPHOMORE YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Biological Sciences 2160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
English 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-6
General education natural science course*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education social science course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Communication Disorders 2050, 2081. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
	32-30

JUNIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Communication Disorders 4150, 4153, 4190, 4250, 4380, 4381, 4382. . . . . . . .	23
Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
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SENIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Communication Disorders 4490, 4590. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

CHAIR • Edwards, Professor
OFFICE • 136 Coates Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-4172
FAX • 225-578-4828
WEB SITE • www.lsu.edu/cmst

ALUMNI PROFESSOR EMERITA • Hopkins
PROFESSORS EMERITI • Merritt, Mixon, Ragsdale PROFESSORS • Edwards, Honeycutt, King
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Bowman, Laurion Bowman, Pecchioni, Suchy
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Crick, Grey, Hall, Shaffer
INSTRUCTORS • Alford, Applin, Butcher, Fannin, Fillible, Flanagan, Hebert, Hopkins, Hunt, McMains, Morgan, Shaw, Whitehead

To graduate with a minor in communication studies, a student must complete CMST 1150 or 1061 and at least 12 additional hours in departmental courses, of which at least six semester hours must be in courses numbered above 3000.

The communication studies program has three areas—communication theory, performance of literature, and rhetoric and public address. Students may choose a program in communication studies which combines all three areas or they may concentrate in one area.

Students in communication studies investigate communication processes as they occur within and among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. They study interpersonal and nonverbal communication, public speaking, rhetorical criticism, history of public address, argumentation and persuasion, organizational communication, performance of literature, political communication, film, group discussion, and other aspects of communication.

Analytical and critical thinking skills are developed. Students learn to communicate more effectively and to understand as well as facilitate the communication of others. Careers in law, government, teaching, social service, speech writing, public relations, broadcasting, and advertising all rely on the ability to communicate successfully.

Opportunities for extracurricular student participation include debate, discussion, and individual events. Several reading hours, as well as public performances, are presented each semester for those interested in the performance of literature.

CURRICULUM IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 120

Majors in the Department of Communication studies must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of approved electives in the department. At least 12 of these hours must be numbered 3000 or above. Students should contact the undergraduate adviser to decide on a program of approved electives. Twelve hours of core courses are required: CMST 1150; 2060; 2010 or 2064; and 2040.

Departmental computer literacy requirement is satisfied by taking LIS 1001. (One semester hr. credit for seven weeks of class.)

* If sequence is taken in life sciences, then alternate science should be in physical sciences category and vice versa.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 1001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-10
Mathematics 1021 or 1029. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Communication studies 1150 and 2060. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education life or physical sciences (two semesters lecture sequence with corresponding labs)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
	28-30

SOPHOMORE YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-6
General education analytical reasoning course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education life or physical sciences (one semester lecture in alternate science)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved literature courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Communication studies 2010 or 2064 and 2040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Library and Information Science 1001. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
	30-28

JUNIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Approved history electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved departmental electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
General education social sciences courses (two fields other than history) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
	32

SENIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Approved departmental electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
General education arts course (select from art, music, philosophy, theatre). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved social sciences electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE

DIRECTOR • Stone, Professor
OFFICE • 205 Prescott Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-9055
FAX • 225-578-6628
WEB SITE • artsci.lsu.edu/complit
E-MAIL • stone@lsu.edu

PROFESSORS • Codrescu, Cope, Cowan, Gellrich, Herlinger, Humphries, Kennedy, Kronick, Leupin, Lowe, Ngandu, Pizer, Ricapito, Russo, Stone, Yeager
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Bongiorni, Coldiron, Jensen, Martins, Oliver, Protevi, Raffoul, Zerba
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Castro, Mastrogianakos

The program offers the Master of Arts and PhD degrees with majors in comparative literature. Required courses include:

History of Literary Criticism: From Antiquity to the Enlightenment—CPLT 7010
Modern Literary Criticism and Theory—CPLT 7020
Topics in Theory of Criticism—CPLT 7120
Topics in Comparative Literature—CPLT 7130
Topics in the Interdisciplinary Study of Literature—CPLT 7140

The program also offers a graduate minor in comparative literature, which requires 12 hours of CPLT courses.

ECONOMICS (INTERCOLLEGIATE PROGRAM)

To graduate with a minor in economics, students in the College of Arts & Sciences must complete Economics 2030 (or 2000 and 2010), 2035, 4720, 4710, and six additional hours in economics.

Students majoring in economics in the College of Arts & Sciences are required to take Economics 2000, 2010, 2035, 4720, and 4710. Other economics courses (at least 30 semester hours required for the major) must be chosen with the advice and approval of the Arts and Sciences advisor in the Department of Economics. If graduate study in economics is anticipated, it is strongly recommended that the calculus sequence consisting of MATH 1550, 1552, and 2085 be taken.

CURRICULUM IN ECONOMICS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 128

If graduate study in economics is anticipated, it is strongly recommended that the calculus sequence, MATH 1550, 1552, and 2085, be taken.

**If sequence is taken in life science, this alternate science should be in the physical science category and vice versa.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Economics 2000, 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
English 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-10
Mathematics 1021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education life or physical sciences (two semesters lecture sequence with corresponding labs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Approved history elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
	31-33

SOPHOMORE YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Economics 2035. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
English 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-6
Mathematics 1431. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education life or physical sciences (one semester lecture in alternate science)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved history elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved literature courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Experimental statistics 2201. . . . . . . . . . . .	4
	31-33

JUNIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Economics 4710, 4720. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved economics electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education arts course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course (other than English or foreign language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education social sciences course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Approved social sciences courses (other than history or economics). . . . . . . . . .	3
	32

SENIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Approved economics electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
General education humanities course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved social sciences courses (6 hrs. in two fields other than history or economics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
	32

Area of Concentration

Empirical Economic Analysis
Required (9 hrs.): ECON 4540, 4630, 4632.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

CHAIR • Nardo,
OFFICE • 260 Allen Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-4086
FAX • 225-578-4129
WEB SITE • www.english.lsu.edu

BOYD PROFESSOR EMERITI • Bourjaily, Smith
PROFESSORS EMERITI • de Caro, Fischer, Fogel, Olney, Prenshaw, Reid, L. Sasek, Shrell, Wheeler
PROFESSORS • Bennett, Boelhower, Borck, Bridwell-Bowles, Catano, Codrescu, Cope, B. Cowan, Crone, Crump, Demastes, Euba, Freedman, Gellrich, Kamenetz, Kennedy, Kronick, Liggett, Lott, Lowe, Madden, Masse, May, McGee, McMahon, Moore, Moreland, Nardo, Richardson, Roberts, Sandiford, Toth, Wilcox
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Blackwood, Coldiron, Costello, Garay, Gourdine, Hegarty, Marrouchi,Michie, Monta, Mullen, Oliver, Peckham, Ware, Wetlman, Zerba
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Babin, Berman, Birthwright, Costello, Hamm, Henninger, Kornhauser, Novak, Otero, Rastogi, Weinstein,
INSTRUCTORS • Abraham, Alexius, Andrews, Barnes, Broome, Chaney, C. Cowan, Cronin, Cutrera, Epperson, Gage, Gladman, Granger, Gray, Holt, Howes, Larkin, C. Lewis, Major, Martin, McCaughey, McGuire, McKinnon, Morgan, Norman, Nyman, Pethke, Pulliam, Reed, Rohloff, Schmitt, Smith, Strohschein, Thomas, Turner, Tusa, Williams, Witherow

Students minoring in English must complete 18 semester hours of English courses in addition to freshman English. Minimum requirements are six hours of 2000-level English courses; six hours from ENGL 3020, 3022, 3070, 3072, 3300, 3301, 3310, 3024; and six additional hours of English courses numbered 3000 or above.

A special curriculum leading to the BA degree with departmental honors in English is also offered. Details are available from the departmental office.

Undergraduates expecting to do graduate work should plan to take the Graduate Record Examination during the fall semester preceding their graduation. Graduate students should consult the section titled “Department of English” in the Graduate Bulletin.

Consult “Degree Requirements of the College” in this section of the catalog for specific instructions regarding electives and foreign language requirements. Consult “General Education” section of the catalog for the general education requirements.

CURRICULUM IN ENGLISH

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 120

Students majoring in English must complete, with at least a 2.00 average, a total of 36 semester hours in the subject, 15 of which must be in courses numbered 3000 or above.

*If the 2-course sequence is taken in the physical sciences, then the 3-hour course must be taken from the life sciences and vice versa.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Area of concentration requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
English 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course (other than English or foreign language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education analytical reasoning course (from Mathematics Dept) . . . . .	3
Foreign language courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-10
General education natural science course sequence* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved electives (may be in area of concentration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
	29-31

SOPHOMORE YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Area of concentration requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Foreign language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8-6
General education natural science course*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education arts course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives (may be in area of concentration or ROTC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
	29-27

JUNIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Area of concentration requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
General education analytical reasoning course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education social sciences courses (3 hrs. at 2000 level or above). . . . .	6
Approved electives (may be in area of concentration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
	32

SENIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Area of concentration requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Approved electives (may be in area of concentration). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
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Four areas of concentration are offered: creative writing, literature, secondary education, and writing and culture. Special requirements for each area are as follows:

Areas of Concentration

Creative Writing
Six hours from ENGL 2025, 2027, 2029, 2123 (2823), 2148, 2201, 2202, 2220, 2270; nine hours from ENGL 3020, 3022, 3070, 3072; three hours from ENGL 4148, 4137, 4147; six hours from ENGL 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009; and six hours from ENGL 4000, 4001, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009; three hours of upper division English electives; and ENGL 4021.

Literature
A maximum of nine hours at the 2000 level; a minimum of six hours at the 4000 level; six hours from ENGL 2025, 2027, 2029, 2123 (2823), 2024 (2824), 2148, 2201, 2202, 2220, 2270, 2300; nine hours from 3020, 3022, 3070, 3072; three hours from ENGL 3024, 3084; three hours from ENGL 4137, 4147, 4148; three hours from 2593, 2673, 2674, 3080, 3674, 3593, 4020, 4674, 4593; nine hours of upper division English electives; and ENGL 4104.

Secondary Education
Six hours from ENGL 2024 (2824), 2025, 2027, 2029, 2123 (2823), 2148, 2300, 2593, 2673, 2674; three hours from ENGL 2710 or 2012; nine hours from 3020, 3022, 3070, 3072; three hours from ENGL 3015 or 3301; three hours from 3024, 3084, 3384; six hours from 3201, 3202, 4203, 4204; six additional hours of English courses at 4000-level; LING 4710 or 4711; EDCI 3223; EDCI 2001, 3001, 3002, 4003, 4004, 4005.

Writing and Culture
A maximum of nine hours at the 2000 level; a minimum of nine hours at the 4000 level. ENGL 2300; three hours from ENGL 2025, 2027, 2029, 2123 (2823), 2024 (2824), 2148, 2201, 2202, 2220, 2270; three hours from ENGL 3020, 3022, 3070, 3072; nine hours total: at least three hours from ENGL 3300, 3301, 3310, 3384, 3401, 3024 or 3084 and at least three hours from ENGL 4300, 4301, 4302, 4310; 15 hours of upper division English electives; and ENGL 4304.

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES

CHAIR • Batinski, Associate Professor
OFFICE • 316B Hodges Hall
TELEPHONE • 225-578-6616
FAX • 225-578-5074
WEB SITE • www.artsci.lsu.edu/forlang

PROFESSOR EMERITUS • Hart, Kitchell
PROFESSORS • Parker, Pizer, A. Ramirez, Ricapito
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS • Batinski, Bongiorni, Cortazar, Di Maio, Di Napoli, Fernandez-Palacios, Li, Martins, Stanton, Warga, Zerba
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS • Arbujas, Castro, Fuentes, King, Mastrogianakos, Morris, Parsons, Zhou
INSTRUCTORS • Anderson, Ashe, Azenara, Bachar, Baena, Bauza, L. Byrd, N. Byrd, Craig, Garza, Hulse, Katchmer, Leder, Lotten, Major, D. Martinez, N. Martinez, Matus, McCutchan, McNeil, Ostrom, Provenzale, Rivet, Roy-Goldman, Rutherford, Sandrock, Shimizu, Tabor, Tungaraza, Watanabe, Webb, Wheeler, Zhang

To graduate with an undergraduate minor in Chinese, students must complete 20 semester hours above CHIN 1102, including CHIN 2001, 2002, 3101, 3102, and six hours of approved electives. A list of approved electives is available in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

A minor in German consists of a total of 22 hours, six of which must be numbered 3000 or above. A minor in Russian consists of a total of 22 hours, six of which must be numbered 3000 or above. Those courses specifically designated as being offered in translation cannot be counted as fulfilling part of the minor requirement in Russian. Persons whose native language is German may not take for credit courses 1101, 1102, 2101, 2102, or 2155 in that language. Persons whose native language is Russian may not take for credit courses 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002.

To obtain a minor in Latin or Greek, a student must have a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in that language at the 2000 level and above. At least six hours must be taken at the 3000 level or above.

A minor in Italian will consist of 15 hours of course work above ITAL 1002, including ITAL 2101, 2102, 2155, and six hours of 3000-4000 level courses.

To obtain a minor in Classical Civilization, a student must have a minimum of 16 hours of approved courses, of which no more than six hours may be taken outside the department. At least six hours must be at the 3000 level or above. Any course in Latin or Greek language may count toward the minor, as may any Classical Studies course except CLST 2092. At least nine hours must come from classical studies courses. A list of courses outside the department which may count toward the minor is available in the departmental office.

Beginning and intermediate Spanish are taken in the following sequence: 1101, 1102, 2101, and 2102. Students who have taken high school Spanish should take the LSU Spanish placement test for correct course assignment. Students who have fluency in Spanish may not take courses numbered below 3000.

Requirements for a Spanish minor are completion of 18 semester hours above Spanish 2102, including Spanish 2155, 2156, 3010, and nine hours of courses at the 3000- 4000-level. Native speakers minoring in Spanish must substitute any 3000- or 4000- level Spanish elective for 2155 and 2156.

CURRICULUM IN GERMAN

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 120

Students majoring in German must complete a minimum of 35 hours of German including GERM 1101, 1102, 2101, 2102, 2155, and 3061, and at least 15 hours of German electives, at least six of which must be at the 4000-level.

*If sequence is taken in life sciences, then alternate science must be taken in the physical sciences and vice versa.

**One of the general education humanities courses must be from history, and two must be from literature.

Consult “Degree Requirements of the College” in this section of the catalog for specific instructions regarding electives. Consult “General Education” section of the catalog for the general education requirements.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 1001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
German 1101, 1102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
General education analytical reasoning course (from mathematics dept) . . . . . .	3
General education natural science course sequence* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education humanities course**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives or ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30

SOPHOMORE YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
German 2101, 2102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education arts course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education natural science course*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved history course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives or ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
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JUNIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
German 2155, 3061. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education analytical reasoning course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education social science course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved German electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved electives. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
	30

SENIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Approved German electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
General education humanities course**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education social science course (2000 level or above). . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
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CURRICULUM IN LATIN

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 120

Students majoring in Latin must complete a minimum of 32 hours of Latin courses, with at least six hours at or above the 3000-level. In addition, at least one semester of ancient Greek must be completed. Students may substitute one additional semester of ancient Greek for hours in Latin. Students electing this major are advised to take HIST 2001 and 2002 or HIST 4001, 4003, and 4004. Courses in ancient art and philosophy are recommended.

*If sequence is taken in life sciences, then alternate science should be in the physical sciences category and vice versa. **One of the general education humanities course must be from history.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 1001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Latin 1001, 2051 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
General education analytical reasoning course (from mathematics dept). . . . . .	3
General education natural science course sequence* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education arts course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities course**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives or ROTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
	30

SOPHOMORE YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Latin 2053 and one 2000-level Latin course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Ancient Greek elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Approved elective in Latin, Greek, or Classical Studies at or above the 2000-level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education natural science course*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education analytical reasoning course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives or ROTC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
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JUNIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Latin 2000 and/or 4000 level courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
General education social science course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
General education humanities courses**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Approved electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	30

SENIOR YEAR	SEM. HRS.
Latin 4000 level courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education social science course (2000 level or above). . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Approved electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
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CURRICULUM IN SPANISH

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 120

Students majoring in Spanish must receive credit for a minimum of 33 hours in Spanish numbered above SPAN 2102, including SPAN 2155, 2156, 3010, 3020, 4005 and any four of the following eight: 3043, 3044, 3070, 3071, 3072, 3073, 3074, or 3980 and at least six hours of 4000-level courses. Native speakers majoring in Spanish must substitute any 3000- or 4000- level Spanish elective for 2155 and 2156.

*If sequence is taken in life sciences, then alternate science should be in the physical sciences category and vice versa.

FRESHMAN YEAR	SEM. HRS.
English 1001. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Spanish 1101, 1102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
General education analytical reasoning course (from mathematics dept) . . . . . .	3
General education natural science course sequence* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General education humanities courses . . . . . . .