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School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Modern Languages


 
Mission Outcomes Assessment Faculty Student Work

Mission Statement: According to the area of concentration selected by the student, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures:

•   Prepares teachers of modern languages;

•   Equips teachers with the necessary basic knowledge and skills for teaching modern languages;

•   Provides those modern language skills that are necessary or highly desirable in academic career fields, and other fields such as medicine, law enforcement, social work, international trade, business, government service, diplomatic and military service, sports, translating, interpreting, journalism, and broadcasting.

The Department of Modern Languages and Literature offers a major in Spanish and a minor in French.  A Special Major in French is available to interested students.