Modern Language Studies (46-51 Credit Hours)
For all language concentrations, 12 of the credit hours must be earned in a semester abroad in the Language of Concentration of an approved host country and program. At least 4 credits at the 4000-level must be completed at NWU following the semester abroad.
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Modern Language Electives
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11-12 Hours
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Credits may be earned as additional hours of language study for Language Concentration, or a second or third language.
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Credit may be earned in courses taught outside the Modern Language Department that support the study of languages and/or cultures. Other courses must be pre-approved by the Department Chair.
Students majoring in Modern Language Studies are required to incorporate a study abroad experience of a minimum of one semester (12 credit hours) in the language of their Concentration. In conjunction with the semester abroad, students must also complete either GLST 2010 Preparing for Education Abroad before studying abroad or GLST 3010 Processing the International Experience following study abroad, as well as MLANG 3910 Engaging in Study Abroad during the semester abroad. For information on the many available exchange programs and financial aid and scholarship options, students should talk with the Director of Global Engagement and visit the library of study abroad resources.`
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Additional Considerations
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Students may choose to complete more than one Language Concentration. In this case, only one Senior Capstone is required.
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Majors preparing to teach a modern language should consult the Education Department.
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In the exceptional circumstance of a student who has already declared a first major in another department with the intent of earning a B.S. degree, a student may submit a petition to the Department of Modern Languages seeking permission to declare a second major in Modern Language Studies for a B.S. degree.
MFREN 2010 French: Stage III (4 hours)
MFREN 2010 French: Stage III is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level French, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French.
Prerequisite(s): MFREN 1020 French: Stage II or equivalent.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
MFREN 2020 French: Stage IV (4 hours)
Continuation of MFREN 2010 French: Stage III.
Prerequisite(s): MFREN 2010 French: Stage III or equivalent.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
MGRMN 2010 German: Stage III (4 hours)
MGRMN 2010 German: Stage III is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level German, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German.
Prerequisite(s): MGRMN 1020 German: Stage II or equivalent.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
MGRMN 2020 German: Stage IV (4 hours)
Continuation of MGRMN 2010 German: Stage III.
Prerequisite(s): MGRMN 2010 German: Stage III or equivalent.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
MSPAN 2010 Spanish: Stage III (4 hours)
MSPAN 2010 Spanish: Stage III is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level Spanish, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): MSPAN 1020 Spanish: Stage II or appropriate placement.
MSPAN 2020 Spanish: Stage IV (4 hours)
Continuation of MSPAN 2010 Spanish: Stage III.
Prerequisite(s): MSPAN 2010 Spanish: Stage III or appropriate placement.
MSPAN 3100 Spanish Composition (4 hours)
A course designed to develop writing skills in Spanish. Students will study the grammatical and stylistic structures of the Spanish language and will complete a range of specificed writing assignments in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): MSPAN 2020 Spanish: Stage IV or appropriate placement.
MSPAN 3010 Spanish Conversation (2 hours)
A course designed to provide intensive practice in conversational Spanish. Students will prepare assigned discussion topics and/or readings and will make class presentations in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): MSPAN 2020 Spanish: Stage IV or appropriate placement.
Note: MSPAN 3010 Spanish Conversation and MSPAN 3020 Introduction to Spanish Phonetics may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously.
MSPAN 3020 Introduction to Spanish Phonetics (2 hours)
This course provides an introduction to the study and practice of the sounds of Spanish with an emphasis on practical exercises for improving students' pronunciation of Spanish. In it studetns will study the major phonetic characteristics of regional varieties of the Spanish of Spain and Latin America. Topics to be covered in the course include the articulatory system, transcription and phonetic alphabets, and the similarities and differences between the sounds and pronunciation patterns of Spanish and English.
Prerequisite: MSPAN 2020 Spanish: Stage IV or permission of Department.
MSPAN 3030 Reading Spanish (2 hours)
Students will read a variety of materials using specific strategies designed to help them comprehend texts taught in traditional literature classes as well as other materials written in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): MSPAN 2020 Spanish: Stage IV or appropriate placement.
MSPAN 3040 Spanish Grammar Review (2 hours)
A course which will present a sequenced review of the grammar of the Spanish language, with an emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for persons whose first language is English. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)
Prerequisite(s): MSPAN 2020 Spanish: Stage IV or appropriate placement
MSPAN 3060 Spanish Reading/Grammar Review (4 hours)
This course provides guided practice in Spanish reading and a sequenced review of the grammar of the Spanish language, with an emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for persons whose first language is English. Students will read a variety of texts and will be introduced to strategies for interpreting and analyzing those texts.
GLST 2010 Preparing for Education Abroad (1 hour)
This course will prepare students who are considering going abroad for study, work, or volunteer/service learning by investigating the many facets of facing life in another culture. Topics to be covered include practical travel information, intercultural communication, cross-cultural value systems, foreign academic systems, and cultural self-awareness. This course will give students the tools to make their experience more successful and rewarding. The course is designed for both the student who has already applied for a program and for the student just beginning to explore the idea of going abroad.
Pass/Fail only.
GLST 3010 Processing the International Experience (1 hour)
This class is for students who have successfully completed a semester or year of study abroad and who would like to process that experience further by analyzing specific cultural and educational experiences and interacting with students who have had similiar experiences abroad.
Pass/Fail only.
MLANG 3910 Engaging in Study Abroad (0-1 hours)
This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that are unique to language-learning abroad, to engage students in meaningful activities while abroad, to maintain a connection with students while abroad, and to foster continued development of skills and knowledge following the study abroad period. Students will be introduced to specific strategies in language and culture learning in the target culture to help students achieve an experience in the host culture that is meaningful and productive.
Prerequisite: Permission of Department.
MLANG 4980 Senior Capstone (2 hours)
A research seminar in which students conducting their research to satisfy the senior comprehensive requirement meet regularly to share insights, progress, and problems encountered along the way.
