Academics
The aims of this department are to develop in the student an ability to understand, speak, read, and write a second language effectively and to provide the student with a solid foundation in the literature and culture of France, Italy, Spain, and Latin America.
Many of the courses may be taken by students who do not plan to major or minor in French, Italian or Spanish but who would like to maintain or develop their knowledge of these languages and cultures.
Given the multicultural nature of the United States today, familiarity with a second language and culture will enhance a student’s preparation for a career in any profession.
Advanced study of Spanish, Italian and French (300-level and higher) makes the student eligible for the intimate contact with a foreign culture available through the department’s study groups abroad.
Study of French, Italian and Spanish prepares a student for advanced study in the field of literature and can be particularly useful in the fields of law, business, international trade, journalism, education, and public administration.
