Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages at Ohio Northern University. For teacher licensure additional courses are required See the ONU catalog for details. Placement Credit New students take placement tests to determine their proficiency in French, German, or Spanish. Students who test out of lower-level courses may purchase the credit hours at a reduced rate, or they may count their placement credit hours toward fulfillment of language requirements or towards a major or minor. Less Commonly Taught Languages Individualized instruction in languages other than French, German, or Spanish can be arranged.
Students work independently with appropriate materials and meet weekly with an instructor.
Current offerings include Japanese, Russian, Welch, and Portuguese. Additional languages may be studied depending upon student interest and instructor availability. In addition, students may participate in a wide range of well-established programs suited to their individual needs and interests. Recently, Ohio Northern University language majors have studied in France, Germany, Spain, and several Latin American countries. Placement and Employment Proficiency in another language is highly desirable in any career in today's international marketplace.