French and Spanish
The French and Spanish majors are designed with two general aims: 1) to provide a solid comprehensive program in French and Spanish for students wishing to major in the field; and 2) to provide courses in French and Spanish for students wishing to acquire skills in these languages on the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Classics
The Classics major is designed with two general aims: 1) to provide students with a classical foundation in the liberal arts by developing an understanding of all aspects of the Greco-Roman world: culture, art, literature, ideas, beliefs, and values; and 2) to provide courses in Latin and Greek for students to acquire the ability to read and to study the documents of the classical and Christian periods in their original languages.

MAJOR PROGRAMS
Majors are offered in French and Spanish for three categories of students: (1) those who wish to acquire a liberal education centered on the intensive study of foreign language, literature, and culture; (2) those planning to do post-graduate work in these fields; and (3) those intending to become foreign language teachers, professional translators, interpreters, foreign correspondents, etc.

The major program includes a variety of elective courses in language command, literature, culture, and translation, so that students may concentrate on their own interests; courses in general linguistics and applied linguistics that give deeper insights into the nature of language and into the methodology of teaching; a large number of elective hours, which makes it possible for a language major to obtain a secondary teaching certificate, acquire skills in a second or third foreign language, or pursue academic interests in other fields; a modern language laboratory that complements the oral and written work of the classroom, which is open all day long for private practice and for listening enjoyment; small-sized classes that make possible personal attention and individualized instruction; a qualified teaching staff comprised of native speakers or faculty members who have studied abroad; and finally, language clubs that promote informal linguistic activities, such as foreign language lunches, attendance at foreign films, plays and shows, and social activities such as dinners, parties, and socials.

Although the department does not sponsor its own study abroad program, it does participate in the programs of other colleges and makes it possible for its majors to plan for a summer or a year of study in a foreign country with full credit.

All qualified sophomores may and are encouraged to gain cultural and linguistic knowledge by spending their junior year in France, Germany, Spain, Latin America, etc. Franciscan University of Steubenville, however, does not maintain its own program in any of these countries. We prefer to place students according to their individual needs and personal desires in one of the many approved existing foreign study programs sponsored by other institutions or institutes.

Classics
A major is offered in Classics for three categories of students: 1) those who wish to acquire a liberal arts education centered on the intensive study of the Greek and Latin languages, literature, and culture; 2) those planning to do post-graduate work in these fields; and 3) those intending to become Classics teachers.

The Classics program includes courses in Greek and Latin on the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. It offers a major in Classics, which requires a student to take 30 hours of Latin and 15 hours of Greek (cf. Program of Study). It also offers a Latin minor (Lat 201-202 and 12 credits in 300-400 level Latin courses) and a Greek minor (Grk 201-202 and 12 credits in 300 level Greek courses).

GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES
The Foreign Language Department offers courses in French and Spanish on the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels to accommodate students majoring in other fields, and in particular: (1) those who will need the knowledge of one or more foreign languages for research; (2) those who, as part of their liberal arts education, wish to acquaint themselves with the literature and worlds of thought outside their own cultural environment; and (3) those who wish to combine the knowledge of a foreign language with other professional interests, thus enhancing job opportunities and advancement. Courses in German at the elementary and intermediate level are also offered, as well as the opportunity to study for a semester at our University campus in Gaming, Austria.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
For students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree, the foreign language requirement is 6 credits at the intermediate level in a modern or classical language, i.e., French 201-202, German 201-202, Greek 201-202, Latin 201-202 or Spanish 201-202. For students not prepared to enter the intermediate level, a six-credit elementary course is also required. The foreign language requirement may also be satisfied by examination or other verification of proficiency.

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