The Dual Language Minor offers students the opportunity to develop communicative competence in two languages, including French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. This minor encourages students to become globally engaged citizens of an increasingly multilingual society by developing their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and culture in two different languages.  

In addition to the specific requirements outlined below, students pursuing this minor will be strongly encouraged to study away during Interim, May-Away, or Summer terms. 

Requirements for a Dual Language Minor

The Dual Language minor consists of 18 semester hours.

• Twelve hours (4 courses in sequence) will be in the primary language, beginning at the placement level of the student.
• Six hours (2 courses in sequence) will be in the secondary language, beginning at the placement level of the student.

The primary and secondary languages may be chosen from French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish. This minor will allow students to extend their current language competence in two languages, regardless of their starting proficiency level.