FLL: VII. Special Programs

A selected number of seniors who have achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA both in the major and overall will be invited by their major department to write a Senior Honors Thesis in the context of a designated upper-level course (350 and above), the senior seminar, or, in very special cases, a tutorial. The thesis consists of a 30–35 page research paper. If written in the context of a course, the thesis satisfies the paper requirement for that course.

Students selected to participate in the Senior Honors Thesis Program should seriously consider the invitation, particularly those students considering graduate studies. The Program offers students the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor, to engage in critical analysis and scholarly research, and to produce a major research paper.

Students should explore topics of interest and initiate research as early as possible. In April of senior year, students will present the thesis in a public forum before a panel. Upon successful completion of the thesis, “Senior Honors Thesis” or “Senior Honors Thesis with Distinction” is recorded on the transcript.

The Business minor and Business coursework programs are available to majors in a modern foreign language or linguistics only. The minor consists of seven courses. The business coursework consists of 14–15 courses, and is the functional equivalent of a second major. No more than 25% of the 38 courses required for graduation may be taken from The McDonough School of Business. The requirements for each program are outlined below.

The four prerequisites must be completed before enrolling in any other business coursework and prior to submitting a request for the minor. The minor request is submitted to the Georgetown College Dean’s Office. The College Dean’s Office will forward all requests to The McDonough School of Business at the end of each semester.

Upon completion of the four prerequisites and acceptance into the minor, students select three upper-level electives from the areas of Marketing, Management, or Finance. Please note all restrictions, prerequisites and fall/spring availability as indicated in the Course Descriptions sections of this Bulletin and the Schedule of Classes.

One of the following Economics courses may be taken as a business minor elective:

Students with a strong interest in the above courses should consider fulfilling an Economics minor rather than a business minor.

Those intending to pursue an MBA should enroll in the following business minor electives: Principles of Marketing (MARK-220), Business Financial Management (FINC-211), and Management and Organizational Behavior (MGMT-201). Note that Calculus I (MATH-035) is a prerequisite for FINC-211.

There are increasing opportunities for students to take business courses while studying overseas. Students interested in both overseas study and the business minor should consult with the Dean’s Office.

Students who wish to pursue this program must take the 5 prerequisite courses before applying to the program. To apply, students should submit a Declaration of Business Coursework Form to the Georgetown College Dean’s Office, indicating completion of all pre-requisites and stating the intended field of concentration. At the end of each semester, all requests are submitted to The McDonough School of Business for review. Interested students should complete the prerequisites by the second semester of sophomore year.

The second language requirement is waived for students in the Language with Business Coursework Program.

Core Courses (Not all courses are required by all concentrations. See notes below)

The one non-business area course with regional or comparative content should be selected from among classes listed in The McDonough School of Business Office of Undergraduate Student Services. Courses not on the list will be approved on an individual basis.

5 prerequisites

4 core courses:

ACCT-181 Business Law I or MARK-261 International Business
FINC-211 Business Financial Management
MARK-220 Principles of Marketing
MGMT-201 Management and Organizational Behavior
MGMT-291: Organizational Design and Change
MGMT-295: Management of Human Resources

3 courses in one of the following Management Specialization Tracks:

Managing the Technology-Intensive Organization.
Managing Human Resources.
New and Small Business.
Leadership and Change.

See Assistant Dean Tad Howard in ICC 303 for specific course requirements

Marketing Concentration (14 courses)

5 prerequisites

4 core courses:

ACCT-181 Business Law I or MARK-261 International Business
FINC-211 Business Financial Management
MARK-220 Principles of Marketing
MGMT-201 Management and Organizational Behavior

5 upper-level Marketing classes

See Assistant Dean Tad Howard in ICC 303 for specific course requirements

Operations and Information Management Concentration
(15 courses)

5 prerequisites

5 core courses:

ACCT-181 Business Law I or MARK-261 International Business
MARK-220 Principles of Marketing
MGMT-201 Management and Organizational Behavior
OPIM-250 Information Systems
OPIM-294 Operations Management

5 upper-level Operations and Information Management courses

See Assistant Dean Tad Howard in ICC 303 for specific course requirements

3. Center for Language Education and Development

The Center for Language Education and Development (CLED) brings together programs relating to Intensive English as a Second Language, ESL test development, curriculum and program design, and teacher training. The Center functions as a practical complement to other FLL programs and serves as the Faculty’s outreach to the community and to the world. CLED’s Division of English as a Foreign Language offers foreign students who need to develop a command of English for academic or professional use a series of courses which do not lead to a degree. The program is described in detail in the course section of this Bulletin. Students admitted as special students in the Division of EFL may enroll in EFL courses ENFL-015 through ENFL-058 only. They may not enroll in any other University courses while in EFL special student status.

Degree candidates and special students of other departments throughout the University who need further English language instruction may choose from courses ENFL-111 through ENFL-116 with permission of their advisor, and Dean.

Academic credits earned previously in intensive EFL Courses (ENFL-015 through ENFL-046) may not be applied toward fulfillment of any Georgetown University degree requirements. Advanced EFL courses (ENFL-055–058) may be applied toward modern foreign language requirements at the discretion of the appropriate Department Chair and Dean. Credits earned in undergraduate EFL courses ENFL-115 and 116 may be applied toward degree requirements in English at the discretion of the appropriate Dean. Recognition by other academic institutions of EFL course credits as transfer credits is entirely at the discretion of those institutions.

4. Language and Culture Groups

The Arabic Club is designed to provide a forum for discussion of the Middle East, to allow members to increase their linguistic proficiency, and to familiarize them with various aspects of Arabic culture. The club offers its members a chance to associate with others interested in Middle Eastern studies and with Arab students in the Washington area. Activities include lectures, discussions, social gatherings, and folk dancing.

The China Study Group has as its purpose the promotion of interest in China, the Chinese people, and various phases of Chinese culture through a program of lectures, movies, tours, and club projects. In addition to the general meetings, the China Forum sponsors several banquets and parties to fulfill its social as well as academic functions. The group also organizes a chorus which is active in learning and performing Chinese songs at intercultural functions. Mrs. Catherine Yu, Faculty Moderator.

Der Deutsche Verein aims at familiarizing its members with the German culture and way of life, at the same time enhancing their linguistic proficiency. Documentary and other films provided by the Austrian, German, and Swiss embassies are shown, and talks in German on pertinent subjects are given by guest lecturers or by students themselves. Communal singing of German songs and the production of German plays are other examples of the organization’s activities. The social events, such as Weihnachts-, Faschings-, and Fruhlingsfest, have become very popular, participation extending beyond the membership of the club.

The French Club promotes the interests of students in France and its people. It offers a variety of activities: lectures by French-speaking personalities on the history, literature, and art of France as well as on problems concerning France today; play-readings and dramatic performances, and “Soirées dansantes” around French themes. Dr. Pierre Taminiaux, Faculty Moderator.

The Neo-Hellenic Circle is open to students of Modern Greek and to all others interested in the Greek language and culture. It provides opportunities for improving proficiency in the Modern Greek language and offers a variety of activities such as lectures by guest speakers, discussions, music, folk dancing, and film showings designed to acquaint students and their friends with Greece, its people, and their way of life. Dr. James E. Alatis, Faculty Moderator.

The Italian Club is open to students of Italian and to all others interested in the language and culture. It gives them additional opportunities to speak Italian and offers them the possibility, through talks by guest speakers, discussions, and the showing of films, to become better acquainted with Italy and its people. Prof. Pireddu, Faculty Moderator.

The Japanese Club is open to students of Japanese, and to all others interested in the Japanese language and culture. The purpose of this club is the promotion of interest in Japan, the Japanese people, and various phases of Japanese culture, and to give the members additional opportunities to listen to and speak Japanese. In addition to the general meetings, the Japanese Club sponsors lectures, discussions, social gatherings, and films. Dr. Michael McCaskey, Faculty Moderator.

The Luso-Brazilian Club is open to students of Portuguese, and to others interested in the Portuguese and Brazilian cultures. The main purpose is to broaden the members’ knowledge of the Portuguese-speaking countries and their way of life and to provide opportunities for improving language proficiency. The club offers a variety of activities such as lectures by guest speakers or by the students themselves, films, slide projections, music, and parties.

The Russian Club is designed to provide opportunities for students of Russian and all others interested in Russia to become acquainted with the traditions, culture, and history of the Russian people. A variety of activities is available during the year, including films, lectures on contemporary and historical issues, evenings devoted to Russian music, and opportunities to meet socially with members of the Russian faculty.

The Spanish Club is designed to provide extra-curricular opportunities for acquiring facility in understanding and speaking Spanish and to promote student interest in the study of the culture and history of the Spanish-speaking countries. To accomplish these goals, guest speakers are invited to give informal talks on the cultural, historical, economic, and social aspects of their countries. The social functions of the club include visits to embassies, Spanish movies, and musical programs. Dr. Barbara Mujica, Faculty Moderator.

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VII. Special Programs