Dual Language
Faculty from several disciplines support this program.
¡Hola y Bienvenidos al programa de Doble idioma!
Salut et bienvenue au programme de Double langage!
Learning a second, third, or more language implies the expansion of one’s linguistic repertoire. It sets out for an enriching journey toward becoming a very competitive multilingual and multicultural professional.
The Dual Language major is designed for students who want to achieve a working proficiency in French and Spanish. A Dual Language major enables the student to use Spanish and French effectively as a means of communicating with native speakers in all parts of the Francophone and Spanish-speaking world. It also equips the student to understand the cultural, social, and literary backgrounds of many of the world's peoples, as preparation for positions in the diplomatic service, international business, non-governmental organizations, and bilingual and second language teaching.
For the Dual Language major, students must complete at least fifteen courses for a minimum of 42 semester hours. Dual Language majors are strongly encouraged to participate at least in one immersive study abroad experience before completing their coursework. This is a golden opportunity for them to live in the culture as well as to practice the language they are learning with host parents. Credit by Examination requires prior approval from the Languages and Cultures Department Chair and is available for students participating in well-established language institutes or schools. Courses at the appropriate level offered abroad by accredited institutions may be substituted for required or elective courses by approval of the Languages faculty, provided they have been officially transferred in for credit through the Registrar's Office.
Upon request, the Dual Language program faculty may waive the major requirement for FREN 204 and/or SPAN 204 for students placing directly into the 205 or 216 level, thus reducing the required number of semester hours for the major from a minimum of 42 to a minimum of 39 semester hours. In cases where a student places out of the 205 level, the student will take an advisor-approved replacement course for 205 to complete a total of 14 required courses.
Dual Language majors are encouraged to include an internship for the purpose of exploring career opportunities or service-learning. Additional Francophone and Hispanic content-related courses in global studies, political science, religious studies, gender studies, and other socio-cultural courses are also recommended.
¡Los esperamos!
On vous attend!
