Why major in Modern Language Studies?

Are you interested in learning more than one language and about languages in general?  Then the major in Modern Language Studies is for you.  It allows you to focus on studying a modern language of your choice while also being exposed to other languages of interest.  In addition, you will study selected foundational linguistics courses to help you deepen your understanding of language as you acquire meta-linguistic knowledge of languages in general.

What will I study?

Students who choose Modern Languages Studies as their major complete at least 36 credit hours (or 12 courses) studying a minium of two different languages which can include French, German, Russian, Spanish, Inuttitut, Italian, and Japanese. Students may also suppliment their language study with courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, Mandarin Chinese, Philosophy, and Linguistics.

You are also encouraged, although not required, to complete an immersion or experiential learning component throughout the course of your studies.

What will I learn?

You will acquire language skills in more than one language and an increased understanding of the nature of human language more generally. As a result, you will improve your general and intercultural communication skills, which are highly valued in many different career sectors where people from across the globe work alongside or interact with each other.

For more information about what the major includes, consult the University Calendar.

Degree Maps

Degree Maps are navigational tools designed to help you make the right choices throughout your Bachelor of Arts degree. These maps cover information pertaining to your studies, provide study tips, career guidance, suggestions for involvement, advice on go abroad activities and on your well being.

Use the Modern Languages Studies degree map as a framework to plan your program at Memorial and prepare for the life you hope to have after graduation.

Course offerings

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has an anticipated course offerings page available for degree planning purposes. 

Please note that the authoritative source for course offering information is the Registrar's course list. 

Questions?

If you still have questions please contact the Manager of Academic Programs or make an appointment by clicking the Microsoft bookings link below.

Email: mllcprograms@mun.ca
Phone: 709-864-8565
Room: SN-4033