Requirements for the Minor in Global Languages
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers two options for minoring in Global Languages: a two-language track and a three-language track.
Two-Language Track
- Three courses in language 1
- Two courses in language 2
- An intercultural/global intercultural project in one or more of the chosen languages (CHIN, FREN, SPAN 299 for 0 or 1 credit)
Three-Language Track
- Two courses in language 1 and in language 2
- One course in language 3
- An intercultural/global intercultural project in one or more of the chosen languages (CHIN, FREN, SPAN 299 for 0 or 1 credit)
Students may count up to two courses taken for the Global Languages minor for any other minor/major in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
Proficiency
Students should receive a C or higher in each course in the language sequence or be subject to disqualification from the minor.
Interculturality
Students should demonstrate developing good or strong levels of intercultural competency with each language studied. Examples: cultural content, register, gestures, idiomatic expressions, daily life, intercultural similarities/differences.
Available Courses by Language
Chinese
- 120 Elementary Chinese 1
- 121 Elementary Chinese 2
- 160 Chinese for Business and Travel
- 220 Intermediate Chinese 1
- 221 Intermediate Chinese 2
- 320 Composition and Conversation
- 321 Advanced Chinese
French
- 120 Elementary French 1
- 121 Elementary French 2
- 220 Intermediate French 1
- 221 Intermediate French 2
- 225 Conversation, Culture, Comm.
- 305 Advanced French Conversation
- 310 Composition and Stylistics
- 315 French for Business and the Professions
- 316 French for International Relations and Professions
Spanish
- 120 Elementary Spanish 1
- 121 Elementary Spanish 2
- 220 Intermediate Spanish 1
- 221 Intermediate Spanish 2
- 222 Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- 230 Spanish Conversation
- 310 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
- 322 Advanced Writing for Heritage Students
Japanese *
- 120 Elementary Japanese 1
- 121 Elementary Japanese 2
- 220 Intermediate Japanese 1
- 221 Intermediate Japanese 2
* Not offered every year
