Modern Languages at MCLA

The native speaking instructors in our department offer elementary to advanced language classes in French, Italian, and Spanish.  Our courses in conversation, composition, civilization, literature, and film will help you gain functional confidence in the four major language skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading while learning about cultures around the globe. 

Studies in Modern Languages Offer

Our instructors mix a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary with the building of practical conversational skills.  You will be prepared for careers in teaching, the arts, international business, government, travel, and in other fields that require foreign language knowledge.  You may choose to study abroad and will have the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant in the language classroom.  Our department also offers a minor in Spanish.  If you decide to major in Interdisciplinary Studies, you may combine a concentration in Language Studies (either French or Spanish) with another concentration in a related field.  Students wishing to incorporate both French and Spanish into an Interdisciplinary Studies major may do so by having a concentration in each language!

Our faculty members respect the diverse talents, abilities, and ways of learning among our students.  We use interactive learning strategies, encourage collaboration among students, and apply technology to teaching and learning when appropriate.