What does Modern Language Studies look like? 

The major in Modern language Studies allows you to focus on studying a modern language of your choice while being exposed to other languages of interest, and the inclusion of selected foundational linguistics courses will help deepen your understanding as you acquire meta-linguistic knowledge of languages in general. The result is an increased understanding of the nature of human language including heightened general and intercultural communication skills that are highly valued in many different career sectors.

You are encouraged, although not a requirement of the major, to complete an immersion or experiential learning component throughout the course of your studies.

Languages of study include French, German, Inuttitut, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or other courses designated as language study courses.