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Foreign Languages and Literatures
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Communicate in French, Spanish, German, Latin and Greek
Madrid In today's rapidly changing world, there is a greater demand for women and men who understand other cultures and are able to communicate in more languages than their own. True knowledge of another language is not confined to grammar and usage; it must also include a deep awareness of the history, literature and culture expressed through that language.
Don Quitoe

SIX MAJORS: Classical Languages, Classical Studies, French, German, Spanish for the Professions, Spanish Language and Literature

SEVEN LANGUAGES: Classical Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

FRANÇAIS: Improve your proficiency in French and acquire an understanding of the Francophone world through cultures, literature and film. Study French for the Professions and use it in business related fields. Live the language through service learning at the French Immersion School or at the Alliance Française de Milwaukee.

ESPAÑOL: Acquire or improve Spanish skills through courses dedicated to language, literature, culture and film through our Language and Literature major. Get involved in Milwaukee's Hispanic community through service learning. Prepare to use Spanish in health and business related careers through the Spanish for the Professions program. Choose from study abroad programs, including our one-semester or yearlong Madrid program and our six-week summer program in Xalapa, Mexico.

LINGUAE CLASSICAE. Both classics majors provide a firm grounding in Latin and Greek languages and literatures. Our classical languages major focuses on traditional reading and translation of Latin and Greek. The classical studies major integrates history and philosophy with ancient languages, civilization and tradition.

DEUTSCH. Study in the city that almost made German its official language more than 150 years ago. Milwaukee's German heritage is evident in its architecture, restaurants and people. Study abroad for a semester or a year while you're an undergraduate.

SMALL CLASSES. For a better understanding and proficiency in your language, we limit class sizes to encourage greater student participation.

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FRESHMAN
Foreign Language I & II
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
Growth of Western Civilization I or II
Individual and Social Behavior Elective
Introduction to Theology
Science and Nature Elective
History Elective
Natural Science Elective

SOPHOMORE
Foreign Language III & IV
Mathematical Reasoning Elective
Philosophy of Human Nature
Math, Logic or Computer Science Elective
Two Social-behavioral Science Electives
JUNIOR
Five Foreign Language Courses
Diverse Cultures Elective
Theory of Ethics
Theology Electives
Philosophy Elective


SENIOR
Four Foreign Language Courses
Senior Experience
Electives


Flags WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
With teaching majors in French, German, Latin and Spanish, our graduates who wish to teach those languages have enjoyed excellent job placement, mirroring a national trend in language education. Many graduates also succeed in a variety of careers, including international affairs and business, international news agencies and airlines. About a third of our graduates pursue further education in law, medical or graduate school at places such as:

• Marquette University
• University of Chicago
• Northwestern University
• Michigan State University

• Florida State University
• Temple University
• University of Wisconsin
• University of Florida