WHY STUDY FOREIGN LANGUAGES?
Foreign Language study can lead to career choices in which languages are used either as:
A primary skill:
A secondary support skill:
- Government (e.g. Peace Corps, Armed Forces, Foreign Service, CIA, National Security Agency)
- Communication (e.g. journalism, broadcasting, publishing)
- Business (e.g. airlines, travel, banking)
DOUBLE MAJORS
If you have been placed at the 300-level in foreign languages, you have the unique opportunity to continue advanced language study and to graduate from Stevens Point with a "Double Major" (see advising charts for majors ). Your advanced standing means that you need only one course in foreign language per semester to complete a major in four years. Many students graduate with a double major for career purposes.
Which major do students choose to study along with one in foreign language? Almost any major offered at this University. Students have chosen German/communicative disorders, Spanish/dietetics, French/communication . One student completed a triple major in German/mathematics/physics. Be certain to discuss your plans with your advisor in both major departments.
Some students may not have enough time in their schedules to accommodate a double major. These students then turn to the minor, which can be completed in a shorter period of time! (see advising charts for minors ). Like the double major, a minor in a foreign language can be a very useful support skill for the major area of study and is a skill that is appealing to an increasing number of employers.
ADVISING
When you have advanced beyond the 211-212 level, there are many options for planning a major or minor. This planning should be done in consultation with a faculty advisor, so you complete your major or minor within four years. Students are urged to consult their teachers and advisors on a regular basis. Faculty members maintain regular office hours for this purpose. Please consult the faculty listing for office and phone numbers of foreign language faculty.
