The modern foreign language major combines the study of two languages and is recommended for students who arrive at college with language proficiency in at least one language other than English, wish to pursue a career abroad or in international relations, or aim to teach in secondary schools. Students choose between French and Spanish as their first or main language; they may take French or Spanish as a second language or select another language available through the Baltimore College Consortium. 42 credits (14 courses) are required for the major. Students who place into the 300-level in the first or second language will take 36 credit hours (12 courses).
Required Courses for the Modern Foreign Languages Major
Language Skills
Introduction to the Discipline:
First Language (French or Spanish)
Second Language
Literature
Culture and Civilization
See Spanish (Major, Minor) and French (Minor) for course descriptions.
Secondary Education Certification—Approved Program in Modern Foreign Language
Students who wish to prepare for teaching in secondary schools may take a select portion of the modern language major in addition to the professional education courses offered by the School of Education. Qualified students may complete both the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts in teaching degrees in five years. Interested students should confer with the School of Education, since early planning is essential. Students who wish to become certified to teach English as a second language would study at the graduate level.