The Modern Foreign Languages program is oriented toward developing students' linguistic abilities as well as providing a broad knowledge of foreign cultures and literature. Communicative competence and oral proficiency are stressed in language classes, but all skill areas including reading, writing, listening and speaking are developed. Language laboratory practice and multimedia are integral to the methodology. The program also provides offerings in literature, history, culture and civilization.
Study abroad is encouraged.
Sacred Heart University is affiliated with various consortia that offer study abroad opportunities throughout the world. In Spanish, major and nonmajor students choose from a variety of courses in language, literature and culture. Minor programs are offered in French, Italian and Spanish. Additional courses are offered in German, Japanese and Polish. The study of Modern Foreign Languages is enhanced through the use of the language lab.