The Modern Language Department aims to build your competence in a foreign language as well as give you an appreciation of other cultures. This in turn gives you increased appreciation for your own culture. Alma offers majors in French, German, and Spanish. Coursework in Hebrew, Greek and Latin is available.
All instruction is conducted in the target language itself.
Some courses are designed to increase your fluency in speaking, reading and writing. At the more advanced levels, you will contnue to develop your language skills within the context of a particular area such as literature, popular cilture, history, education, politics or the arts. Introductory language instruction at Alma College places a premium on student involvement and participation. A variety of activities demonstrate the importance of the study of language and culture. Directed conversation with native speakers of French and Spanish will increase your fluency.