As part of the larger mission of the college, the Language, Literature, and Culture Department helps student think critically, write articulately, read discerningly, and communicate empathetically across cultures. To meet these institutional objectives, the Department offers introductory courses in the study of writing, language, and literature. Students usually satisfy two general education requirements by successful completion of a research writing course (ENG 101) and a course in literary and cultural analysis (ENG 201, 243, or 246). Students pursuing a bachelor of arts degree may fulfill the foreign language requirement by completing elementary courses in French (FRN 101/102) or Spanish (SPN 101/102). For any degree within the Department of Modern Languages, a student must earn twenty-four credits above the elementary level (100). A combined major in more than one language consists of 32 credits above the elementary level.

Spanish
Seeking to encourage understanding and appreciation of other peoples and cultures, the Spanish Department makes available elementary and intermediate courses designed to give students skill in communication in the foreign language. Advanced courses improve language ability as well as offer an appreciation of literary masterpieces and cultural backgrounds. Individualized practice in basic skills is considered essential. The equipment and materials for audio-visual lingual learning experiences and practice are in the audio-visual center.

Graduates in Spanish find careers in teaching foreign languages, teaching English as a second
language, and in bilingual education; others find their language ability useful in social service
organizations, church work, missionary service, government service, business, and library
science.

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