Click on the language for further information. Students majoring in a foreign language usually begin at the second or third level. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will honor CLEP exams in French, German, and Spanish. As an alternative, or for additional credit, students who can enter at the 200 level or above are encouraged to take a validating course. Since credit of up to 16 hours is available, such students are in an advantageous position to complete a double major.
Affordable opportunities are available to SIUC students.
Click here for the programs sponsored by the Department or visit the Study Abroad Office. Both oral and written language competency must be demonstrated in separate examinations at the advanced level. 305-4 Advanced Conversation and Composition. 306-3 Intermediate Readings in Russian. 320-3 Advanced Language Skills.