Student Outcomes

General Objectives for Minor/Major Courses in Foreign Languages

To attain at least Advanced Low (according to standards set out by the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, ACTFL) level in A. reading, B. writing, C. aural comprehension, and D. speaking
To use critical skills to analyze literary and cultural texts logically, fairly, and insightfully
To use research skills to support literary and cultural analyses
To understand the perspectives of at least two cultures (including American culture).
To challenge the student both cognitive and culturally through language
To understand the practices and expectations of the professional world