Program Overview
The World Languages and Cultures program at the University of the Cumberlands equips students with proficiency in foreign languages and cultural understanding. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as education, law enforcement, and medicine, where language and cultural competence are essential. The program emphasizes language proficiency, cultural understanding, and critical thinking, enabling students to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The World Languages and Cultures program at the University of the Cumberlands aims to provide students with a deep understanding of foreign languages and cultures, fostering intercultural competence and global awareness. Graduates of this program are well-equipped for careers in various fields, including education, law enforcement, and medicine, where proficiency in another language and culture is essential. The program emphasizes language proficiency, cultural understanding, and critical thinking, enabling students to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Outline:
Bachelor of Arts
Course Requirements
Core Courses (21 hours)
- Required World Languages and Cultures Courses (15 hours):
- FREN 131 Elementary French I
- FREN 132 Elementary French II
- SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I
- SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II
- WOLC 434 Language in the World (Senior Seminar)
- Required Intermediate Language Courses (6 hours):
- FREN 231 Intermediate French I
- FREN 232 Intermediate French II
- or
- SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II
Electives (12 hours)
- A total of four classes (12 hours) are required, two of which (6 hours' worth) must have a FREN, SPAN, or WOLC prefix.
- Students can choose from the following options:
- HESS 402 Global and Cultural Influences on Nutrition
- HSRV 436 Human Diversity
- MSMN 239 World Religion
- MUSC 401 World Music
- SPAN 331 Spanish Composition and Conversation
- SPAN 332 Latino Culture and Literature of the United States
- SPAN 334 Literature of the Spanish Speaking World
- SPAN 336 Cultures of the Spanish Speaking World
- SPAN 437 Introduction to Spanish Translation and Interpretation
- WOLC 490 Special Topics in World Languages and Cultures
- FREN 491 Cultural Immersion in French
- FREN 492 Independent Research in French
- SPAN 491 Cultural Immersion in Spanish
- SPAN 492 Independent Research in Spanish
Minor
The World Languages and Cultures minor provides students with an opportunity to expand their language skills and cultural understanding while pursuing a different major.
Core Requirements
- Core Courses (15 hours)
- Required Introductory Language Courses (6 hours):
- FREN 131 Elementary French I
- SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I
- Required Elementary-Intermediate Language Courses (9 hours):
- FREN 132 Elementary French II
- FREN 231 Intermediate French I
- FREN 232 Intermediate French II
- or
- SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II
- SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II
Electives (6 hours)
- Two classes (6 credit hours) are required, one of which (3 hours) must have a FREN, SPAN, or WOLC prefix.
- Students can choose from the following options:
- HESS 402 Global and Cultural Influences on Nutrition
- HSRV 436 Human Diversity
- MUSC 401 World Music
- WOLC 434 Language in the World
- WOLC 490 Special Topics in World Languages and Cultures
- FREN 491 Cultural Immersion in French
- FREN 492 Independent Research in French
- SPAN 491 Cultural Immersion in Spanish
Careers:
Graduates of the World Languages and Cultures program at the University of the Cumberlands are well-prepared for a wide range of careers that require proficiency in another language and culture, including:
- Interpreter/Translator
- Law Enforcement/National Security
- International Business
- Healthcare
- High School Teacher
- International Missionary
