The Department of Modern Languages, which comprises four comprehensive sections-Spanish, French, Italian, and German-offers a large choice of courses. Modern languages intermediate and advanced level courses present the students with intellectually challenging topics dealing with literary and sociocultural themes. These courses help the students expand their knowledge while acquiring important critical thinking skills such as analytical presentation, interpretation, and the ability to present complex issues in a meaningful, coherent manner.

Students majoring in modern languages can focus on one language or combine their studies on two or more languages. Students are encouraged to participate in one of our study abroad programs. Indeed, study abroad constitutes an integral part of the major and minor work. In addition to the obvious linguistic gains, studying abroad offers our students a unique living experience that has shown to be invaluable in their professional lives in the future.

What do you do with a major in Modern Languages?

"The sky is the limit" would not be an exaggerated answer to the question. Graduates in modern languages can choose a variety of career opportunities in areas such as publishing, business, journalism, education, and government or may elect to continue with graduate studies. Many recruiters in these areas seek foreign language majors because they need a person with training in foreign lananguages. Also, many firms with international reach believe that these students' strong background in liberal arts, their well-developed critical thinking and writing skills, and their study-abroad experiences are all elements that prepare them well to cope with a wide array of multitasked positions.

What is unique about Modern Languages at the University of Hartford?

• A large array of courses in five different languages
• Full integration with a variety of study abroad programs offering the possibility to earn credits while studying for a semester or during a summer abroad
• Working closely with faculty members to pursue your ideas through independent studies and other aspects of your academic endeavors
• Senior seminars (capstone) on a variety of topics
• Flexibility in designing your own major
• Participating in social activities revolving around the language(s) you are studying

	Undergraduate Degrees:
		Bachelor of Arts in French
		Bachelor of Arts in German
		Bachelor of Arts in Italian
		Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
	Minors:
		Minor in French
		Minor in German
		Minor in Italian
		Minor in Spanish