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Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures (CMLC)
Professors: K. M. Gatto, H. N. Sanko, T. R. Nevin, F. K. Aggor (Chair); Associate Professors: G. J. Sabo, S.J., D. G. Anderson, A. Pérez-Romero, M. N. Richards, E. Luengo, S. Casciani, M. Pereszlenyi-Pinter; Assistant Professors: G. Compton-Engle, K. J. Karolle-Berg; Visiting Instructors: K. Nakano, S. Scaiola-Ziska, C. Silvy, J. Davis
Studying another culture and its language is fundamental to a true liberal arts education. It enables students to appreciate the complexity of the world and provides them with the necessary tools to meet the challenges of an increasingly multicultural society. Skills developed in the study of language transfer readily to:
- Personal growth in the development of cultural literacy, through exposure to important works of international literature and cinema, along with respect for cultural diversity and a deeper understanding of one’s own culture in a global setting.
- Academic skills of critical analysis, effective communication, organization of ideas and cogent arguments, the conduct and presentation of independent research, and engagement with international politics and events.
- Success for students in other disciplines seeking admission to graduate programs that require a reading knowledge of a foreign language.
- Careers such as teaching, translation, the tourism and hospitality industry, international business, foreign service, U.N. organizations, law, publishing and journalism, business and finance, educational administration, health and social services, advertising, sales, and consulting.
The Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures Department offers majors and minors in Classical Languages (Latin, Greek), Classical Studies, French, German, and Spanish.
Courses are also available in Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Slovak, and International Cultures. These programs are individually listed in the Bulletin.
Interdisciplinary concentrations include East Asian Studies (p. 84), International Business (p. 85), International Economics and Modern Language (p. 85), Italian Studies (p. 86), Latin American Studies (pp. 86-87), and Modern European Studies (p. 87).
Core Courses and the Language Requirement
The Division I Core requirement in languages (6 credits) is met with two sequential courses in the same language. Students may begin a new language or continue a language at their entry level of competence, as determined by placement examination. Students with previous study in German or Spanish may enroll only in 101R, 201, or 301, not in 101.
Division II Core requirements and special designations (R/S/D/W/L) may be met with approved literature or culture courses taught in the department, offered either in the original language or in English (CL for classical studies and IC for modern languages).
Major and Minor Requirements* |
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CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
Major in Classical Languages or Classical Studies: 33 credit hours.
Classical Languages track: Nine courses in GK and/or LT, plus CL 301 or 302 and an additional CL course. A comprehensive exam is required.
Classical Studies track: Six courses in GK and/or LT plus five courses from CL, HS, PL, and RL.
MODERN LANGUAGES
Major in French or French Studies: 36 credit hours, including FR 315, 325, and 326. Major in French may include one course with French or Francophone content from International Cultures (IC) or an approved cognate area. French Studies may use up to four IC courses. A comprehensive exam is required. Details on page 212.
Major in German: 36 credit hours, as follows: GR 201-202, 301-302, 497, and 12 additional credits in upper-division German courses (may include 3 credits in ML or IC and up to 6 credits at 200 level or above in a cognate area (HS, PO, PL). Details on page 216.
Major in Spanish: 36 credit hours, as follows: SP 201-202 and/or 301-302; 311 or 314; 315; 321; 325-326 or 327-328. Five additional upper-division courses, two of which must be 400-level literature courses; one of the remaining three may be an IC or ML 308. A comprehensive exam is required. Details on page 315.
*ML 308 (Teaching Languages) is recommended for majors seeking licensure in secondary education.
Minors in French, German, Spanish, IC: 21 hours, beginning at any level.
Minor in Greek or Latin: 18 hours in GK or LT at any level; two CL courses may be substituted.
Minor in Classical Studies: 18 hours; two GK or LT courses may be substituted. |
Study Abroad
The department participates in the following semester or year-long programs abroad:
- Chinese: Beijing (Jesuit Center)
- German: Universität Dortmund, Germany (exchange program)
- Italian: Vatican City (JCU program; fall semester)
- Japanese: Sophia University (Tokyo), Nanzan University (Nagoya), Kansai Gaidai University (Osaka)
- Latin: Loyola University, Rome
- Spanish: Costa Rica, Madrid (JCU programs; fall semester); Monterrey (Mexico)
The following short programs are also sponsored by the department:
- French: France (spring break)
- Italian: Italy (spring break and summer institute)
- Japanese: Japan (3-week summer study-tour; every other year)
- Cultural program: Ghana summer institute (3-week interdisciplinary program; every other year)
With advisors’ permission, arrangements are made individually with the department chair and the Center for Global Education. Students studying abroad will normally be juniors with at least a 2.5 GPA. Early consultation is advised.
Students who study abroad in their major must fulfill a residence requirement of no fewer than 6 semester hours of credit, usually at the 400 level, upon return from abroad. The department may require more than 6 semester hours of credit in the case of obvious deficiencies.
Teaching Licensure
Students seeking licensure for teaching are reminded that the equivalent of 30-48 semester hours of credit is required for a Multi-Age teaching licensure in Latin or a modern language. They are strongly advised to take ML 308 (Teaching Languages), described on page 263.
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