Modern Languages
Student Learning Outcomes
- The student will demonstrate effective communication skills in the target language.
- The student will demonstrate cultural knowledge of the target language.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to critically read and analyze a cultural or literary text in the target language.
Program Objectives
- The program offers continual development of effective communication skills in the target language.
- The program strives to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- The program develops the ability to critically read and analyze a cultural or literary text in the target language.
- The program encourages internship experience using the target language in a variety of fields.
Assessment of Learning Objectives
Success in achieving the objectives of all majors and minors in this program (except for the minor in Asian Studies, which has its own distinct learning objectives and assessment methods) will be demonstrated in the following ways:
- completion of each major/minor course with a grade of C or better;
- completion of an exit survey.
Modern Languages
Courses are taught in French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and other modern or classical languages. (Additional languages, such as Conversational Chinese and Biblical Greek, are offered under the LANG label.)
Other Languages and Culture
These courses are available so that, from time to time, a language other than French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish may be available.
Majors and Minors
Major Minor
Minor in Dual Languages B.A. in Spanish Minor in Spanish Minor in FrenchCourses
A course for beginners, with intensive practice in oral communications, pronunciation, essentials of grammar, and where possible, reading of simple prose.
A continuation of LANG 1101.
A travel-study seminar that provides further preparation in the language and culture through travel in a country which speaks the language. Academic work is determined by the course instructor. Prerequisites: LANG 1101, 1102, and 2103 or consent of instructor and program coordinator of Modern Languages
A survey of the civilization and culture of one of the major societies of the world. The course examines the culture's social and political development, its customs and traditions, and its contributions to the global community in terms of art, music, and literature.
A continuation of LANG 1102.
An intensive review of the language’s grammar, with emphasis on the production of speech. Not open to students fluent in the language.