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Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

The department offers language, linguistics, culture and literature courses in American Sign Language, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. In addition, the degree credit exclusion offers beginning courses in Classical Greek and Latin, courses in English as a Second Language and courses in Linguistics.

A full range of degree programs is offered for: German, Italian, Linguistics, Russian and Spanish. East Asian Studies offers a degree program with a concentration in Chinese or Japanese language and literature.

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics also offers a number of Certificate programs in language proficiency as well as a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Note: 1. Students who are exempted from one or more of the courses required for the degree must still complete the total number of credits required for the program.

Note: 2. Students who wish to take their 54th through 84th credits abroad should consult the appropriate section coordinator prior to December 15 of the previous academic session.

Note: 3. Please consult the department's annual supplemental calendar for more detailed information regarding degree requirements.