Department of Languages and Linguistics
The Department of Languages and Linguistics embraces the Ignatian vision of education by fostering inclusiveness both inside and outside the classroom. Courses are interdisciplinary, highlighting connections with fields as varied as linguistics, health sciences, history, fine arts, philosophy, gender studies, film studies and the social and natural sciences. The study of languages, cultures and literatures of the world enables us to become more globally aware and culturally sensitive, and it informs the way we think about ourselves.
The Department of Languages and Linguistics encourages students to relate their work in the classroom to other areas of study. Many of our majors opt to complement their language studies with a double major or a minor in disciplines such as political science, international relations, linguistics, health sciences, English, math, biology, psychology, education, business or fine arts. In conjunction with the Department of Education, future teachers can obtain certification in world language education for French and Spanish.
Curriculum requirements offer students flexibility and choice and majors and minors participate in shaping their own program of study, incorporating their individual interests and specializations into their class research and creative projects. Students have opportunities to study abroad for a summer, semester, or academic year through several outstanding affiliated and fully accredited programs in Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
