We prepare students to engage with an increasingly globalized world through the intensive study of languages, literatures and cultures.
Proficiency in a foreign language is more than just an asset in today’s job market; it is an essential part of comprehending contemporary society. Our students learn how to communicate effectively in another language, while understanding and appreciating the culture in which it is spoken. Through clubs, language tables and faculty mentorship, our graduates are poised to ride the tidal wave of globalization and enter a multitude of career areas.
The major is a part of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, an academic unit within the College of Arts and Letters.
Students can earn both a major in Modern Foreign Languages and a minor in a specific language. Currently the department provides:
- Four years of instruction in Arabic, French, German, Italian and Spanish
- Three years of instruction in Chinese and Russian
- Two years of instruction in Japanese, Korean and Latin
The minimum requirement for a major in languages is 33 upper-division credit hours in a specific language.
Modern Foreign Languages
Degrees Offered: B.A. in Modern Foreign Languages
Concentrations: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian (not available 2020-21), Spanish
Minors: Arabic, Business French, Business German, Business Italian, Business Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Law Enforcement Spanish, Legal Spanish, Medical Spanish, Russian, Spanish, Translation & Interpretation (Spanish)
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