Studying another language is an exciting and rewarding experience, not to mention a career path that leads to many opportunities in today's global marketplace. Whether as a major or a minor program, language study enhances your education, marketability, and broadens your horizons: not only do you know another language, but you also are sensitized to another culture (its history, literature, economy, beliefs, etc.). Through language study you will:

• Learn and use cross-cultural communication skills
• Develop a better understanding of other people and different cultures
• Experience another culture's artistic, literary, socio-political, and historical contributions that have changed and continue to change the world
• Appreciate and celebrate world diversity
• Gain new insights into and improve your own native language
• Understand more fully your place, and your native culture's place, on a global scale

All of these skills are sought after in today's market: business, education, social work, criminal justice, law, banking, government, health care, etc.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and explore languages and cultures with Modern Language Studies!

French Programs:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Minor
Elementary Education Concentration

French Faculty:
     Dr. Sylvie Pascale Dewey
     Dr. Mary Theis

German Programs:
Offer Elementary and Intermediate German courses

German Faculty:
     Dr. Gregory Hanson

Spanish Programs:
(Please refer to the Spanish Program brochure for more information)
Undergraduate:
     Bachelor of Arts
     Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
     Minor
     Elementary Education Concentration
Graduate:
     Master of Arts (a cooperative program with
     Millersville University)

Spanish Faculty:
     Dr. Carolyn Bell

Dr. Christine Coleman Nunez

Dr. Karen Rauch
     Dr. Jesús Rodríguez
     Dr. Nina Shecktor
     Dr. Dawn Slack
     
     Dr. Maximiliano Zúñiga

Features:

We are also proud to mention a few "extras" (either supported directly by the Department or through the University) that enhance our language programs:

• Computer laboratory with special language-specific programs
• Language laboratory with audio and visual hardware
• Russian Culture Center at the Rohrbach Library
• Hispanic Film Series
• Introductory and Information Meetings with faculty and students
• Spanish Grammar Workshops and Cultural Tables
• Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center
• Spanish Career Series
• Many, many more!

Kutztown University recognizes the importance of and supports study abroad experiences for all students. Through the Office of International Studies, KU sponsors a variety of programs in many different countries. Students can earn credit through these programs, many of which are financially competitive for our students. The list below shows some of our most successful programs:

Study abroad programs provide immersion experiences that improve communicative fluency and increase cultural awareness. We encourage all students to participate! For information, please check with our Dept. Office.

We are proud of the programs that we offer and we are dedicated to our students and to quality education! We hope to see you soon. Please contact us directly or visit our web site for updated information!