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The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers courses in French, German, and Spanish, to facilitate the communication skills, knowledge and appreciation of diverse languages and cultures that are necessary for students to achieve a successful professional career in today’s global society. Courses offered in world languages are designed to train students to read, write, speak and understand the target language; to acquaint them with the literature and culture of the countries where the target language is spoken; to provide a linguistic tool necessary in many professions; and to afford a source of literacy and aesthetic pleasure. The Department of World Languages and Cultures prepares students to be linguistically competent and literate in the culture(s) associated with the languages studies and offers introductory to advanced level instruction, as well as major and minor degree programs.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with emphasis in French and Spanish is recommended for those who are seeking to employ Spanish or French as a vehicle of communication in their future profession and aspiring careers in any area which requires linguistic and cultural communication skills in these languages.

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with emphasis in French and Spanish is offered specifically to prepare teachers of Spanish and French for teaching at institutions of primary and secondary education.

The emphasis in Global Studies aims to provide students from across the campus the opportunity to understand better in an interdisciplinary context some of the complexities of our global society. The emphasis draws on offerings in various departments, and also provides a forum for interdisciplinary seminars and specialized courses that focus on international issues. With the help of a faculty advisor, students select courses on the basis of their specific interests related to international issues and their career goals. NOTE: Certain courses from the list may be offered infrequently. Consult the Chair of the relevant department if you have questions on when a course will be offered.

The Certificate in Spanish for the Professions is designed for students who wish to further their communication skills and cultural knowledge to perform language services in professional settings where Spanish is used.

Programs

• World Languages and Cultures, Emphasis in French, BA
• World Languages and Cultures, Emphasis in French, BSE
• World Languages and Cultures, Emphasis in Global Studies, BA
• World Languages and Cultures, Emphasis in Spanish, BA
• World Languages and Cultures, Emphasis in Spanish, BSE

• French, Minor
• German, Minor
• International Studies, Minor
• Spanish, Minor

• Spanish for the Professions, Certificate

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