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Modern
and Classical Languages
Students graduating with a major in Classical languages will have acquired
a working vocabulary and a knowledge of the structures of Greek and/or
Latin adequate to read the works of Greek and/or Latin authors. They will
have gained experience in reading major authors in the languages, and
will perceive the relationship between the authors and their cultural
context.
Students graduating with a major in French will have a solid understanding
of the French language and the ability to use the language effectively
in speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. They will have developed
the skills necessary for the study, analysis, and interpretation of a
wide range of cultural texts, including literary texts.
Students graduating with a major in German will have acquired a command
of the German language for use in academic and/or professional life. They
will have become acquainted with the culture of the German-speaking countries
and with the role these countries and their culture have historically
played and continue to play in the world today.
Students graduating with a major in international business — language
intensive will be able to demonstrate a command of the appropriate language
for use in business and professional life, will understand the historical
and cultural development of the countries of that language, and will understand
the business practices and economic structure of those countries.
Students graduating with a major in Spanish will have a solid understanding
of the Spanish language and the ability to use the language effectively
in speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. They will have developed
the skills necessary for the study, analysis, and interpretation of a
wide range of cultural texts, including literary texts.
Required
Courses for the Classical Languages Major
Required
Courses for the Latin Major
Required
Courses for the French Major
Required
Courses for the German Major
Required
Courses for the International Business - French Intensive
Required
Courses for the International Business - German Intensive
Required
Courses for the International Business - Spanish Intensive
Required
Courses for the Russian Major
Required
Courses for the Spanish Major
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science Advising
Office
| Research |
Communications |
Perception
of word patterns and structures
Symbol formation
Analyzing content
Gathering information
Summarizing
Comparing ideas/translations
Memorizing
Project development and follow through
Attention to detail |
Translating
ideas/languages
Speaking to groups
Explaining other cultures
Writing clearly
Composing and expressing thoughts
Rewriting and editing |
| Reading |
Interpersonal
Skills |
Reading/understanding
ideas
Reading for tone/attitude |
Understanding
other cultures
Sensitivity to others
Flexibility/adaptability
Clarifying others' thoughts and ideas
Adapting ideas
Weighing values |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Science Advising Office
| Government |
Business |
Foreign
service representative
U.S. information agency program specialist
Voice of America - announcer/commentator
Foreign exchange clerk
Immigration inspector
Intelligence officer
National security agency representative
United Nations agency rep./guide |
Commercial
attache
Export/import representative
Foreign credit manager
Foreign purchasing agent
Overseas hotel manager
Travel bureau - tour guide
Management trainee/international
business
Travel agent
Sales/marketing representative
Marketing analyst
Personnel/human resource specialist
Assistant production manager
Book dealer
Insurance sales representative
Bank teller/management trainee
Administrative assistant
Computer programmer
Trade analyst
Buyer |
| Education |
Language
teacher/secondary level
College/university teaching/research
Teacher for English Language Learners |
| Research/Preservation |
Librarian
Researcher/documents & records
Research/technical adviser (films)
Cataloger
Museum curator |
| Communication |
Human
Services |
Publisher/Editor
- international
books, papers, magazines
Technical writer
Translator
Interpreter
Foreign correspondent
Advertising/publicity assistant
Journalist/columnist
Consumer liaison/public relations
Public opinion analyst
Radio announcer
Audio-visual specialist
Museum tour/guide
Banking |
Public
health worker
Social worker
International flight attendant
Management trainee - non-profit
organizations (i.e., United Way,
Red Cross
Administrator of philanthropic
foundation
Clergy
Criminal investigator
Peace Corps/VISTA volunteer
Hospital administrator |
Graduate
and Professional Schools
Graduate
School Directory
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on Modern and Classical Language Careers
Modern
Language Association
Riley
Guide - Resources for International Job Opportunities
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