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Romance Languages
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In this major, students have their choice of learning Romance Languages:
French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. All faculty members are native
speakers who teach literary theory and criticism, and teaching methods
are constantly updated, and include the latest technological tools (language
laboratory, Internet, etc.). The goal of the Romance Languages major
is to provide students with a strong set of reading, writing, and speaking
skills in their chosen languages. From that solid base, students then
move on to studying the literature, history, and culture of France, Spain,
Latin America, and Italy through works in their original languages.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The department offers two possible tracks for a major in Romance languages:
a dual-language option or a three-language option, each requiring a
minimum of eight upper level courses. The dual-language option requires
four upper level courses in two languages; the three-language option
requires three upper level courses in two languages, and two upper
level courses. Every language and literature program at Hopkins is
a small, intimate program that manages to accommodate students with
varying levels of language proficiency and different interests. All
the courses are taught entirely in the target language, for the benefit
of students. The department has approved programs of study in Madrid,
Spain, and Paris, France. Courses of study are also acceptable through
the study abroad programs offered by the Program in Latin American
Studies.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://grll.jhu.edu/index.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Appropriate level of language 1
- Appropriate level of language 2
- Consider an elective N, Q or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Elective H or S course
- Elective course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major:http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/RomanceLangMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Romance Languages:
- Understanding cultural diversity
- Analyzing and translating content
- Adapting to other cultures
- Comparing translations and interpretations
- Reporting and editing information
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Romance Languages?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/languages.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Romance
Languages:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/sheets/foreign.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: December 9, 2008 |
