The Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures
seeks to teach students to communicate in a language other than their
own. The study of language fosters interest in different cultures,
develops an understanding of the significance of language in human
affairs, and promotes self-awareness and self-growth through interaction
with the languages and peoples of other cultures. Classes are taught
primarily in the target language. Department faculty and students work
together to complement classroom instruction.
Foreign Language
Placement Exam
All students with foreign
language experience should take the foreign language placement exam
before registering in their first term at Elmhurst College. Upon the
successful completion of one additional foreign language course at
Elmhurst College, students who place into 102-level or above will be
awarded a one course credit for the language competency attained prior
to coming to Elmhurst College. Students must enroll in the course into
which they have been placed unless written permission has been granted
by the department chair.
Careers
our graduates can be found in
Airline positions
Tourism
Business
positions with international firms
Teaching
of foreign languages & literatures in schools & colleges
Teaching
of related fields requiring foreign language skills
Teaching
English to non-English speakers
International
education
Librarianship
Government
service
Translators
Medical
& Legal Interpreters
Professions
requiring international study, such as theology, natural science,
international law,
Peace
Corps
In
addition to careers in international business and the teaching of
foreign languages, a foreign language is a very desirable additional
skill for majors in many fields such as education. Students going on to
graduate school must also frequently meet foreign language requirements.
