Modern Foreign Languages  

At Judson the Department of Modern Foreign Languages plays an important role in providing a liberal arts education. We currently offer a major and minor in Spanish. In addition, the department provides instruction at the elementary and intermediate levels in Spanish as a part of the core requirement and for those simply wishing to better prepare themselves to meet the demands of today's increasingly diverse and multilingual society by the acquisition of a second language.

Our Spanish classes are small and thus provide students the opportunity of speaking and interacting in the target language within the classroom. Here at Judson we are fortunate to have a language computer lab available to students at all times to supplement our courses.

Believing that immersion is the best method by which to acquire true fluency, the department encourages students to study abroad. Students have the opportunity to study abroad in any number of countries and the department sponsors summer study abroad programs for students to get credit for coursework at Judson College while taking intense language classes abroad.

Along with English, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world today, and it’s the most spoken foreign language in the U.S.  Students in our Spanish program may pursue careers in education, translation, interpretation, or journalism.  Spanish majors may also wish to continue their studies in graduate school for a law degree or degrees in literature or linguistics.  A Spanish minor goes well with any number of majors, particularly business, criminal justice, nursing, religious studies, and social work.   

We believe that foreign languages play a greater role today than ever before, and the Department of Modern Foreign Languages is committed to enabling our graduates to meet the demands of the future.