A concentration in foreign languages requires the completion of eight courses in at least two foreign languages, including at least two 200-level courses and one 300-level course in each.
Students may combine courses from Classics (Greek, Latin); East Asian Languages and Literatures (Chinese, Japanese); French; and Hispanic Studies (Spanish). The combination may be departmental or interdepartmental. Students wishing to count other languages or work done at other institutions toward the concentration must receive approval from the chair of the appropriate department. All concentrators in foreign languages will be required to pass language proficiency tests in two foreign languages. Additional requirements for an appropriate senior or honors program will be set by the chairs of the departments of concentration.
Besides a broad program of language study on campus, the College administers study abroad programs in China, France and Spain. In addition, Hamilton is a member of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome and the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. (For further information, see "Academic Programs and Services.")
Students are advised to begin, or continue, their study of a foreign language early in their college career. Instruction in the following languages is offered at Hamilton:
Chinese (see East Asian Languages and Literatures)
French (see French)
Greek (see Classics)
Japanese (see East Asian Languages and Literatures)
Latin (see Classics)
Spanish (see Hispanic Studies)
(from the Hamilton Course Catalogue)
In a world brought closer together by technology yet often torn by ideological and ethnic divisions, clear communication and a knowledge of other cultures are critical. Those who devote themselves to an understanding of other languages and perspectives are uniquely positioned. There is a large and growing professional demand for their abilities in business, education, government and other fields.
The emphasis in the foreign languages program is on small classes, student-teacher interaction and continual attention to writing and speaking skills. Participation and engagement are crucial in every Hamilton course, but they are especially important in the study of foreign languages.
Highly disciplined and self-directed students may wish to study a wider variety of languages in Hamilton's Critical Languages Program. This self-instructional system combines tape-based individual study with tutorials. Though demanding, it is a rewarding experience for those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the most popular languages.
In a world brought closer together by technology yet often torn by ideological and ethnic divisions, clear communication and a knowledge of other cultures are critical. Those who devote themselves to an understanding of other languages and perspectives are uniquely positioned. There is a large and growing professional demand for their abilities in business, education, government and other fields.
The emphasis in the foreign languages program is on small classes, student-teacher interaction and continual attention to writing and speaking skills. Participation and engagement are crucial in every Hamilton course, but they are especially important in the study of foreign languages.
Highly disciplined and self-directed students may wish to study a wider variety of languages in Hamilton's Critical Languages Program. This self-instructional system combines tape-based individual study with tutorials. Though demanding, it is a rewarding experience for those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the most popular languages.
In a world brought closer together by technology yet often torn by ideological and ethnic divisions, clear communication and a knowledge of other cultures are critical. Those who devote themselves to an understanding of other languages and perspectives are uniquely positioned. There is a large and growing professional demand for their abilities in business, education, government and other fields.
The emphasis in the foreign languages program is on small classes, student-teacher interaction and continual attention to writing and speaking skills. Participation and engagement are crucial in every Hamilton course, but they are especially important in the study of foreign languages.
Highly disciplined and self-directed students may wish to study a wider variety of languages in Hamilton's Critical Languages Program. This self-instructional system combines tape-based individual study with tutorials. Though demanding, it is a rewarding experience for those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the most popular languages.
