该计划的外语课程旨在提高学生的西班牙语/法语听，说，读，写能力。该计划提高了学生对语言范围和力量的认识，增进了对西班牙或法文文学中重要作者和传统的理解，并扩大了学生对其他语言和文化的欣赏-这些知识对于全球社会的成功至关重要。我们的外语毕业生将展示目标语言的文学，文化和文明知识和/或语言学知识;我们的毕业生可以进行研究以获取和综合信息;我们的外语毕业生可以分析和评估竞争性的论点和解释。毕业生了解目标语言文学中反映的多样性。
The mission of the program in foreign languages is to develop student proficiency in listening/comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish or French. The program increases student awareness of the range and power of language, develops an understanding of important authors and traditions in Spanish or French literature, and expands student appreciation for other languages and cultures knowledge that is vital for success in a global society.<br>Our foreign language graduates can communicate effectively.<br>Our foreign language graduates understand diversity reflected in literature of their target language.<br>Our foreign language graduates can analyze and evaluate competing arguments and interpretations.<br>Our graduates can conduct research to access and synthesize information.<br>Our foreign language graduates will demonstrate knowledge of literature, culture and civilization, and/or linguistics in the target languages.