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 | Dr. João Sedycias |
Welcome to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature! The department offers exciting classes about the culture, literature, history, and politics of many countries. These courses are taught in the target language and represent very important world languages, including the critical languages of Chinese and Arabic, as well as a widely spoken African language, Yoruba. Arabic and Yoruba are currently taught by Fulbright scholars. In addition, you can study French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Courses are also available in Latin and Greek. Majors and minors are offered in French, German, and Spanish. A focus is offered in Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and interdisciplinary minors are offered in Asian Studies, European Studies, and Latin American Studies. The department participates in the Classical Studies minor. The International Business major includes foreign language study. Students have the opportunity to practice their language skills in the state of the art Foreign Languages Training Center. Students may also combine their language major with a teaching degree in secondary education.
The faculty have been trained in the finest universities both in the United States and abroad. They are very experienced in all aspects of language teaching, and are committed to student success and well-being. In Foreign Languages and Literature you will never be a number. You will receive personal attention and the opportunity to achieve your full-potential.
Excellent study abroad opportunities are offered throughout the world in conjunction with the International Programs Office. Many students participate in weekly conversation hours conducted in the target languages. Students are active in the Foreign Languages club known as Speac, (Students and Professors Exploring all Cultures). There is the opportunity to live in the International House.
If you have taken a foreign language in high school, you should take the department’s placement/proficiency test in order to determine your entrance level for foreign language study. It is possible to receive up to 16 credits for previous language study. You can also get a head start on a major or minor in a world language by starting at an advanced level. This makes it quite easy to have a double major and to complete your major or minor early!
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
Campus Box 1432, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL, 62026-1432
