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Please note: the Language Learning Center will be closed over the summer!
The requirement for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Modern Languages with a Concentration in Spanish is 36 semester hours above the elementary level. Required courses include classes in composition and conversation, one literature class, and one culture/civilization class. In addition, two courses in another language are required.
Proficiency in language skills must be demonstrated before graduation by completing successfully the ACTFL oral proficiency interview. For details of this requirement, see the statement in the current catalog.
The department encourages majors and minors to include a study abroad experience in their course of studies. Read about the Global Learning Initiative for sample four-year plans and more information.
The requirement for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Modern Languages with a Concentration in French is 36 semester hours above the elementary level. Required courses include classes in composition and conversation, one literature class, and one culture/civilization class. In addition, two courses in another language are required.
Proficiency in language skills must be demonstrated before graduation by completing successfully the ACTFL oral proficiency interview. For details of this requirement, see the statement in the current catalog.
The department encourages majors and minors to include a study abroad experience in their course of studies. Read about the Global Learning Initiative for sample four-year plans and more information.
The department encourages majors and minors to include a study abroad experience in their course of studies. Read about the Global Learning Initiative for sample four-year plans and more information.
Teacher certification programs are available in French and Spanish. A minor in French, German, or Spanish requires 18 semester hours above the elementary level, six of which must be above the 299-level.
The department sponsors study abroad programs on a rotating basis in countries such as Costa Rica, France, Germany, and Spain. Read more information about department-specific study abroad opportunities.
Thank you to all who participated this year in Feria!
Join us next year for Feria 2025 at Winthrop University for a Spanish and French speaking, writing, and spelling competition for your students of all levels!
Visit our Feria 2025 page for more information.
It's never too early to start looking for a summer job, internship, or volunteer opportunity. Check out our new Internships & Volunteering page full of links to great places to work and volunteer in the Rock Hill and Charlotte areas. If you come across an opportunity we missed, let us know and we will post it!
The Department of World Languages and Cultures is online! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates and some fun language content.
Dr. Jepson's SPAN 201 students were asked to design a tri-fold brochure to highlight attractions and tourism information about a Spanish-speaking country. All of the students did amazing work, but these are a few of our favorites!
See more student work from other courses.
Learn more about our department on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Did you miss a news story or announcement? Check our News Archive page for a list of everything our department has been up to over the past few years.
