The Modern and Classical Languages Department aims to give the student, whether major or nonmajor, an opportunity to become familiar with different languages, literatures and cultures. To achieve this aim, the department offers:

1. Comprehensive programs in French and Spanish languages and literatures;
2. Varied course offerings in German, Greek and Latin languages, literature, history and archaeology;
3. The facilities of the language laboratory, which are available to students on all levels of instruction;
4. Courses leading to primary and secondary teaching certification (French and Spanish), in cooperation with the School of Education.

In addition, all students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities sponsored by the individual language programs (e.g., clubs, honor societies, lectures, films, cultural and social events) as well as in activities sponsored by local foreign language societies.