World Languages and Cultures (Emphases: Arabic, Chinese, Classical Civilization, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish)
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World Languages and CulturesBachelor of Arts
Students will be able to speak, understand, write, and read at least one non-English language at the ACTFL proficiency level appropriate to the major/emphasis. (does not apply to Cultural Breadth and Religious Studies Emphases)
Students will be capable of identifying and appreciating differences between cultures and traditions with sensitivity to cultural nuance.
Students will develop the ability to analyze and discuss cultural artifacts in the context of a globalizing world, and an ability to situate these artifacts in their cultural and historical contexts.
Students will be able to formulate and present cohesive, critical arguments about cultural and linguistic artifacts utilizing close analysis of specific evidence and clear thesis statements.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of and engagement with relevant literary and cultural theories and methodologies.
Students will be able to engage in research activities appropriate to their academic level and course of study.