World Language

We believe that language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Educating students to be linguistically and culturally prepared to engage as world citizens is a hallmark of our program.

We discuss topics such as:

• What is effective communication?
• How does language connect us to different cultures, communities, and each other?
• How does learning a language influence how you think?

The World Language Department requires two credits for graduation, both of which must be done sequentially and in the same language, either Spanish or French. A student may pick up the other language after satisfying the initial requirement for the first. Moreover, a third and fourth year of study are encouraged. See our Course Selection Guide for more detail.