Objectives
A minor in French, German or Spanish will lead students to a deeper understanding of the culture of the people who speak the language. Students will also approach the degree of fluency and linguistic sophistication necessary to communicate effectively with native speakers. The requirements of the core curriculum (101, 102, 201 and 202), although providing a critical and necessary beginning, do not afford students the degrees of comprehension, fluency, and linguistic proficiency necessary to communicate effectively or compete in the international arena with native speakers.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved
Students will develop aural comprehension and oral proficiency in the language that are not possible through the intermediate level. The minor also imparts knowledge of culture and literature that will lead to a deeper appreciation of people and institutions.
A student may not both major and minor in the same language; however, a major in one language and a minor in another is not only acceptable, but both common and very advantageous for motivated students who desire an edge in their future careers.
Structure of the Minor
- Required Courses (after 201)
- 202
- a. 301 or 302 (in the chosen language)
- b. Three upper-level elective courses in the chosen language taken at The Citadel or in a Citadel study-abroad program. One of which must be at the 400-level.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 hours in one language after 201, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel after the completion of the of Language placement exam.