A degree in
modern language . . .
prepares
students to
better function in a
global community. The
department of modern
language works to
develop language
proficiency as well as
cross-cultural literacy in
our students. We anticipate
that students who
have studied a modern
language will develop
into globally aware
citizens ready to deal
with a variety of people
and cultures.
Department of Modern Language
284 Kleinpell Fine Arts Building
(715) 425-3121
Undergraduate Catalog
Goals
The primary goal for our foreign language majors is to attain the ability to communicate in the
target language with near-native ease. Students are taught the skills of reading, writing, speaking
and comprehending the language.
Program
The department of modern language offers a major in modern language with French, German
and Spanish options. These programs lead to a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in
liberal arts or a bachelor of science degree in secondary education. Minors are offered in French,
German and Spanish. Two years of Chinese and Japanese are also available.
Our programs are broad-based, covering the literature, history, and modern culture of the linguistic
group, but our main emphasis is building the communication skills of speaking, listening,
reading, and writing in the target language.
Faculty
The faculty members in the department of modern language are committed to undergraduate
education. They have diverse backgrounds and research interests which include pedagogy,
linguistics, film studies, and the artistic and literary output of several countries of Europe and
of the Americas. The faculty participate regularly in local, national, and international professional
conferences, and most hold doctoral degrees.
Career Opportunities
Majors in a modern language develop abilities that are sought in business, education,
academics and government. Graduates of recent years have entered careers in business, government,
public education, journalism, and international law.
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