Those who successfully complete the language portion of the course will receive an additional language credit. ALCs are open to all students with an above 210-level of knowledge of the target foreign language. We have a wide variety of courses available, and students may opt to take other culture and civilization courses in English, which will count toward the humanities requirement. Our immersion courses, taught at the third-year level, are designed to increase spoken fluency. In addition, immersion students participate in audio and video lab work, field trips, presentations of plays and poetry readings, and meals and parties.
Seniors write a thesis in their major language, drawing on their experiences in all disciplines.
The topic could be on culture, literature, art, or any other area of interest. Our students benefit from the wide variety of backgrounds, talents, interests, and teaching styles of our faculty. Several members of our faculty were born outside the United States, bringing the flavor of their native countries to the classroom. Eager to share their multicultural perspectives, our professors are active in international programs on and off campus. The Department sponsors many activities in which students have the opportunity to use their language outside the classroom.