Objectives:

The minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish builds on skills developed in the elementary/intermediate sequence, taking the student beyond practical proficiency to more sophisticated modes of discourse and greater understanding of social norms.

Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:

Employing the latest technology, instruction in advanced conversation and composition expands and refines expression in social and professional contexts. Course in the Department’s various summer study-abroad programs offer total immersion and highly individualized tutorials. Courses in civilization and culture, business language, and literature, in addition to promoting greater fluency, introduce to areas of specialization within the discipline.

Many language majors, recognizing the considerable advantages of versatility in the marketplace, now declare a minor in another language.