MEET
OUR FACULTY
The number of
courses required for the FLLC major is 14-16 (36-48 semester hours). At
least six of these courses must be at the 300-level or above; at least
three (four in Spanish) of which must be in the target language. Students
majoring in Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and minoring in
French, German, Italian or Spanish may not apply the same courses to both
the major and the minor.
CONCENTRATIONS
The student
will choose one of the following concentrations.
A. FRENCH
B. GERMAN
C. SPANISH
INTERNSHIPS
AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
A variety of
internships, in and outside the United States, are available to foreign
language majors, and many find internship sites during their study abroad
experiences. Wells alumnae who are established leaders in their fields
often provide internship opportunities for current students. The following
is a sample of internships in the FLLC area held by Wells students in recent
years:
• West
African Research Center, Senegal
• Youth
for Understanding (German), Washington, D.C.
• Rural
clinics and provincial hospitals, Dominican Republic
• KBS,
Inc. (foreign website development), Plattsburgh, NY
• International
Center, Buffalo, NY
• International
Visitors Center (French), Philadelphia
• Spanish-Speaking
Affairs Council, St. Paul, MN
Explore Europe
while on break from courses in Spain. Compare the French spoken in Senegal
to that of France. Develop your conversational and comprehension skills
while becoming a cultural insider in Italy or Germany. Study the day-to-day
life in the country of your choice and immerse yourself in its heritage.
Wells makes it possible. Check
out our off-campus study programs!
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Explore your
understanding of a foreign language and show your appreciation of other
cultures by becoming involved in campus activities. Below are just a few
clubs that might match your interests:
Collegiate
(student government)
P.O.W.E.R.
(Praising Our Work, Ethnicity, and Race)
Model
United Nations
French
Club
Japanese
Club
German
Club
Spanish
Club
Student
Diversity Committee
Wells
International Students Association (WISA)
CAREER CONNECTIONS
With a degree
in foreign language from Wells, you’ll find yourself prepared for any career
relating to the knowledge of and sensitivity towards other languages and
cultures. Want to attend professional or graduate school? Ever thought
about one of these careers? Then consider becoming an FLLC major at Wells!
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International banker or businessperson
• Communications
specialist
• Ambassador
• Doctor
• Teacher
• Travel
agent
• Counselor
• International
study director
• Librarian
• Foreign
service officer
• Writer/editor
• Researcher
• International
lawyer
• Interpreter
• TV/radio
producer
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