French Studies Minor
The French Studies minor emphasizes the acquisition of skills in all aspects of the language - listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding. Knowledge of French gives students a competitive edge when entering careers that seek applicants who are able to communicate in one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Students in this program learn about cultural diversity and become more aware of their own worldview and that of other people around the world.
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German Minor
The German Studies minor emphasizes the acquisition of skills in all aspects of the language - listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding. Knowledge of German gives students a competitive edge when entering careers that seek applicants who are able to communicate in German, the language spoken in the country with the fourth largest economy of the world. Students learn about cultural diversity and become more aware of their own world view and that of others in the United States and in the global community.