Foreign Languages and Literature
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.SIX MAJORS: Classical Languages, Classical Studies, French, German, Spanish for the Professions, Spanish Language & Literature
EIGHT LANGUAGES: Arabic, Classical Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, Italian & Japanese and Mandarin Chinese.
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.
The Student Perspective
ESPAÑOL: Perfect your 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. Choose one of two stimulating courses of study. The Classical Languages major immerses you in the study of ancient Greek and Latin, with a focus on the reading and translation of original texts. Our Classical Studies major integrates courses in ancient languages, civilization and tradition with core courses in history, philosophy and theology.
DEUTSCH. In addition to challenging you to use German as precisely as your native language, studying German at Marquette lets you immerse yourself in the life, civilization, literature and dramatic history of today’s Germany. It’s a nation at the heart of Western thought, institutions, culture and politics.
SMALL CLASSES. For a better understanding and proficiency in your language, we limit class sizes to encourage greater student participation.
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Suggested curriculum
Your major courses blue. Your starting point for language courses
depends upon placement and proficiency.
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
- Five Foreign Language Courses
- Senior Experience
- Electives
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Many graduates succeed in a variety of careers, including education, 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:
- Florida State University
- Marquette University
- Michigan State University
- Northwestern University
- Temple University
- University of Chicago
- University of Wisconsin
- University of Florida
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