Language and Culture Studies (12 hours)

The Language and Culture Studies requirements allow students to develop their understanding of another language and culture through advanced language studies and cultural area courses. The options for area studies are limited by the second language focus that students choose.

Language Requirement (3 hours)

Students take 3 hours of language studies at the 5th level or higher, coursework beyond the first two years of college language study. This requirement is designed to build oral and written proficiency in the second language. Possible languages of focus are listed below. A complete list of approved courses in PDF format be be downloaded here.

  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lingala
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
  • Wolof

 

 

 

Area Studies (9 hours)

Students take courses in one broadly defined cultural area in which their second language of focus is spoken. To get a varied perspective, students must take courses from at least two different disciplines (e.g. History and Political Science) to fulfill this requirement. The approved geographic areas of study are listed below. A complete list of all approved courses in PDF format can be downloaded here.