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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Modern Languages


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Faculty:
Kilpatrick - Chair, Galve-Rivera, Holt, Hou, Liso, Smith, Talavera-Ibarra 
Webster Hall • 417-625-3125

Mission

The Department of Modern Languages aims to develop the language and cultural competency of students who learn to navigate effectively cross-cultural situations both at home and abroad. Our faculty offer a quality education in Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish languages and cultures, which prepares students to work in a variety of fields and to live in the multilingual communities defining our world. Our goal is to help you reach yours.


The Department of Modern Languages offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in French or Spanish. Minors and certificates in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish are available. A Certificate in Medical Interpretation (Spanish/English) is another option available to prospective students. The Department also offers the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in French and Spanish, with the chosen language as a single teaching field or as one of two teaching fields. All modern language majors must demonstrate proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, speaking and cultural protocols in the language of study

For the Bachelor of Arts and for the Bachelor of Sciences in Education degrees, there is an immersion experience requirement. Opportunities for such programs exist through University-sponsored programs, through the University’s membership in the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) and through internships. The faculty provides close guidance to students in planning such experiences. Through the Institute of International Studies, students may be eligible for grants and/or scholarships to assist in financing these experiences.

Immersion programs are open to all students, regardless of major and are also available in Chinese and Japanese.

Students with previous foreign language experience should consult the Department of Modern Languages for current policies on placement in the proper course for the respective language. Students with no prior experience in a foreign language should enroll in a 101 course.

For additional information on Foreign Languages contact:
Dr. James Kilpatrick, Department Chair
Webster Hall 338 • 417-625-9667 • kilpatrick-j@mssu.edu

Programs

    Major
    Certificate
    Minor

    Courses

      ChineseModern Languages (Misc)FrenchJapaneseSpanishOther Courses

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