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Program Goals
Modern language students are equipped with skills and knowledge needed for immediate entry into career fields after graduation. The program emphasizes language fluency in reading, writing, speaking and grammar construction of the three languages students may choose from: French, German and Spanish. Students are afforded unique insights into the cultures and literatures associated with these languages, in order to prepare them to work in business situations, serve as professional translators, or pursue graduate studies. See also our Mission Statement.

Curriculum
The Modern Languages Department offers concentrations in either French, German or Spanish, and a composite major involving the study of two languages, both of which lead to a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as minors in French, German and Spanish. Students who major in modern languages may focus their studies on one or two languages. Many students combine a modern language major (or a French, German or Spanish minor) with secondary school teaching licensure. Specific course requirements are outlined in Metro State's Catalog. Additional information on course requirements, along with information about certificate programs in French, German or Spanish, can be obtained from department advisors. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered at the Auraria campus, or at extended campus sites, and multimedia instruction, which is currently offered in first-year classes, is being expanded throughout the curriculum. In collaboration with the Cooperative Education Program, the department helps qualified students obtain internships involving and expanding their language skills. All students have the opportunity to study abroad.

Career Opportunities
Foreign language graduates have a variety of career options in both the public and private sectors. Most professionals who deal with the public, such as teachers, law enforcement agents and social services professionals, benefit from having foreign language knowledge, especially when these professionals serve foreign language speaking communities. Additionally, multi-national corporations increasingly need employees with foreign language skills to process documents and work as translators.

Activities
The Department of Modern Languages sponsors and participates in a variety of activities including Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society, and a variety of colloquia designed to assist students in language learning. Study abroad opportunities, particularly in French, German and Spanish, are also an integral component of the department's approach to language acquisition.

Admission
Admission to the college is all that is needed to be admitted to the modern language degree program. Students should consult an advisor in the department to fill out the proper forms for declaring a major in either modern language degree option, or for a minor in French, German or Spanish.

Transfers
Transfer students are welcome. Courses completed at other accredited colleges and universities can usually be incorporated into the modern language degree program or minors.

Advising
To make an advising appointment, use the Registration Form, or consult the Advising page with a list of Advisors and an E-mail Form, or call the Department at 303-556-2908, or write to:

Department Chair
Modern Languages Department
Campus Box 26
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217

Faculty Advisors
Gudrun Clay, Ph.D., German
Richard Doerr, Ph.D., Spanish
Roberto Forns-Broggi, Ph.D., Spanish
Rodolfo García, Ph.D., Spanish (Department Chair)
Lawrence F. Glatz, Ph.D., German
María Rey-López, Ph.D., Spanish
Lunden E. MacDonald, Ph.D., Spanish
Alain Ranwez, Ph.D., French
Ann Williams, Ph.D., French

See the Advising page for contact information and use the E-mail Form!

Click on Degree Requirements for those in the current Catalog!

Accreditation
The modern language degree program is accredited as part of the college's overall accreditation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools:

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