International Economics and Modern Languages, French Concentration, B.A.

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Students majoring in the International Economics and Modern Languages (IEML) program with a French concentration should contact the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies for advisement. Information for this program is available at aysps.gsu.edu/oaa. Program Admission There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the university for enrollment in the IEML. Program Financial Information There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the university for enrollment in this program. Program Degree Requirements For degree credit, a minimum grade of C must be attained in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 and all courses in the economics common core curriculum and modern languages core curriculum. Complete descriptions of requirements for Areas A through E of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum can be found in the “University Degree Requirements and Graduation” chapter of this catalog. The number of semester credit hours required for each section is shown in parentheses.

Degree Requirements

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major (18 Hours)

Students who have not already attained elementary-level proficiency in their chosen language will be required to take prerequisite courses (FREN 1001 and/or FREN 1002). In that case, the 1002 language course may be used to satisfy 3 credit hours of core requirements in Area C. Students who have already attained intermediate-level competency in French may substitute 1000/2000-level courses in another language for FREN 2001/FREN 2002 upon approval of the Department of World Languages and Cultures advisor.

Required Courses (15 Hours)

ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I 3 Credit Hours
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II 3 Credit Hours
Select additional 1000/2000-level elective courses from Areas A-E to complete 18 hours in Area F.

Area G: Economics Common Core Curriculum (24 Hours)

Georgia State University undergraduate students must achieve an overall institutional grade-point average of 2.0 and a major GPA of 2.0 to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university. Grades of C- can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. However, some courses have prerequisites that require a grade of C or higher. (See section 1460 for additional information.)

ECON 3900 - Macroeconomics-CTW 3 Credit Hours
ECON 3910 - Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4600 - Economic Development 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4800 - International Trade 3 Credit Hours
ECON 4810 - International Finance 3 Credit Hours
Choose 3 elective 4000-level Econ courses (9 Hours)

Area H: Modern Languages Common Core (24 Hours)

A minimum grade of C is required for all courses in this area.

FREN 3013 - Intensive Grammar Review 3 Credit Hours
FREN 3023 - Advanced Conversation and Composition 3 Credit Hours
FREN 3033 - Introduction to the Analysis of Literary Texts-CTW 3 Credit Hours
FREN 4033 - French for International Business I 3 Credit Hours
FREN 4043 - French for International Business II 3 Credit Hours

Choose Three Additional 3000- or 4000-level French Courses (3 Hours)

Students interested in FREN 4063 Practicum in French must consult with the section coordinator early in the semester prior to taking the course.

Area I: Electives (12 Hours)

Choose any four 4000-level courses, in consultation with the faculty advisor.