Majors

• French
• German
• Spanish

Minors

• Japanese

Opportunities

• Dive into another language and culture through required study abroad.
• Do independent research, intern, or teach locally or abroad for your culminating experience.
• Take a cultural study trip to Japan, or Spanish immersion trips to Spain or Mexico.
• Challenge yourself with language immersion weekends in Spanish or German.

Careers and Outcomes

So many of our majors are double-majors, and they pursue diverse careers after graduation, including:

• local and international business
• education
• government agencies
• health fields
• law
• non-profit organizations
• social services agencies
• museums
• social work
• travel industry

Our graduates work with employers ranging from:

• Talent+ in Lincoln
• FIFA and women's World Cup soccer in China
• Peace Corps in Panama

Department-related Activities

• Language Immersion Weekends off-campus – 24 hours of language related activities like theatre, music and games
• Alpha Mu Gamma, foreign language honorary
• Weekly conversation tables in French, German, Japanese, Spanish
• International potlucks
• French Film Festival

Fast Facts

• We have our own Multimedia Computer Language Lab.
• Our International Education Office [link?] will help you plan your study trip abroad.
• NWU is the only university in Nebraska offering Mandarin Chinese.

Sample First-year Class Schedule

Modern Language Majors (French, German, or Spanish)

Fall Semester
*Language 1: Stage I or *Language 101: Stage III or *Language 201 or 202: Conv. or Comp		hrs
IDS 1: Liberal Arts Seminar		hrs
COMM 1: Fundamentals of Speech		hrs
General Education or Electives		hrs
		hrs
Spring Semester
*Language 2: Stage II or *Language 102: Stage III or *Language 201 or 202: Conv. or Comp		hrs
ENG 1: English Language and Writing		hrs
General Education or Electives		hrs
		hrs

* The above schedules are samples. There are other ways of attaining the same objectives. For example, the English Language and Writing and Fundamentals of Speech requirements must be completed during the first year, but they may be taken either semester. It is recommended that courses meeting the Masterpieces of Literature, Health and Wellness, and Mathematics requirements be scheduled during the first or second year. The Liberal Arts Seminar is a required first semester course.

Contacts

Modern Languages Department Chair
Professor of Spanish Dr. Jo Ann Fuess
402.465.2225
800.541.3818 ext. 2225
jmf@nebrwesleyan.edu