High School Preparation
Three years or more of language study in high school are strongly recommended for all students entering one of the degree programs in the Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics Department.
The Department of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics seeks to help students:
- Understand and appreciate the rich diversity of world languages and cultures, both ancient and modern.
- Achieve communicative proficiency, both productive and receptive, in languages other than English.
- Cultivate an appreciation for world literature(s) in order to deepen the study of languages and cultures.
- Understand the structure of language through the study of linguistics.
Placement Test
If you鈥檝e studied a foreign language and are an incoming student, you are required to take the . This exam is for placement purposes only and cannot be used to satisfy the proficiency requirement.