Chaired by Isabelle Genest, Ph.D.
The department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Spanish. Italian, German and Japanese courses are also offered. The major is available as follows:
- The 300-level and above (called advanced) courses are offered in the DAY only, usually late afternoon. Therefore, Continuing Education students must be available during the day if they wish to major in a foreign language.
- External Degree students may major in Spanish or French if they are already fluent in the language. Arrangements for courses are to be made with the Department Chair.
- The "minor" in foreign language consists of 18 credits. A minor in Italian, including study abroad, can be arranged through the department.
NOTE: Foreign Lannguage majors are encouraged, or sometimes required, to study abroad in order to obtain the necessary fluency. Fluency will be evaluated in an oral interview as well as in a writing sample. Departmental faculty recommendations will also be taken into account.