语言和文学学位包括发展目标语言的能力和对其语言结构的基本理解。学生将对文本分析和文学体裁，风格和时期有更深入的了解，同时获得对其他文化的更多知识和欣赏。语言与文学学院目前提供九种语言的教学。其中包括三种浪漫语言-西班牙语，法语和葡萄牙语-占美洲，非洲以及欧洲亿万母语的人。这个星球上说得最多的语言是普通话，是学生兴趣浓厚的一项不断发展的课程的重点。俄文和德文的入学人数继续增长，并且有专门的学生选择希伯来语，古希腊语和拉丁语的教学。
Our programs allow you to develop proficiency in a world language of choice and gain an essential understanding of its linguistic structure. The curriculum is designed to broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of other cultures by delving into a comparative textual analysis of various literary genres, styles, and periods. Youll study in a stimulating environment and opt for your language degree in French, Spanish, German, or Chinese.<br>Learning Outcomes<br>Students who complete the undergraduate program in Spanish will:<br>Demonstrate language skills (i.e., reading and listening comprehension, speaking, and writing) that aid in the communication and understanding among persons and groups of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Specifically, students will be able to:<br>Demonstrate competent listening comprehension by responding appropriately to statements and questions made.<br>Demonstrate competent speaking ability by responding appropriately and using appropriate word choices and grammar.<br>Demonstrate competent reading comprehension by appropriately responding and reacting to material read, including extended authentic texts in advanced courses.<br>Demonstrate competent writing ability by using correct vocabulary and grammar while producing more complex, organized documents in advanced courses.<br>Demonstrate critical thinking and creative insights in the disciplined study of cultural media (such as literature and film) and linguistics. Specifically, students will be able to:<br>Consistently combine knowledge of the text or topic with critical analysis and creative insights.