These courses can be taken as free electives, but most often they are taken as alternative language choices or history requirements. If a student chooses to study a Classic language rather than a Modern language, that is okay. Higher level course could also be substituted. If a student chooses to study a Classic language and must begin at the basic level, the basic course counts as a free elective. It is not until the Intermediate or higher level is reached that the core requirement is fulfilled.
Exceptions are rare and unique to the individual student.
The two courses must be at the intermediate or higher level. Basic level language course do not fulfill the core requirement. Classics may be substituted for a modern language. Information regarding this is listed in the previous section. Any exemptions from the language requirement are made with the appropriate dean, associate dean, or assistant dean.