Minor and other programs of study

The Modern Languages department offers two additional language programs at the elementary and intermediate levels. While these languages cannot be pursued as a major, they do fulfill the foreign language requirement of a B.A. at Washburn and allow students to branch out in exciting areas of study.  

Courses Offered:

Chinese Courses 

Japanese Courses

This minor is built around the idea that broader understanding of the issues that face Latin America, the Caribbean and the Latino/a population today is crucial in the global community.

To obtain this minor, you will complete at least 18 credit hours of coursework. In addition to six credit hours of required coursework, you must complete at least 12 credit hours of elective courses from at least two disciplines. You will not be able to take more than six elective credits in a single discipline. Some courses require completion of prerequisites. The advisor will serve in the role of department chair to certify that you have successfully met the requirements for this minor.

The requirements are as follows: Spanish fluency at the intermediate level; basic understanding of the history of the relationships between nations in the American hemisphere; knowledge of cultural and ethnic relationships, economics, literature, and environmental issues pertinent to Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a peoples in the Americas.  Required courses include: SP201/202 Intermediate Spanish I / II; and one of the following:  HI 100, HI 101, HI 102, AN 112.

For more information, contact:

Dr. Kim Morse (History department)
kim.morse@washburn.edu
785.670.2059

or

Dr. Miguel González-Abellás
miguel.gonzalez-abellas@washburn.edu
785.670.2015

The curriculum for the minor in international studies consists of three components: a foreign language, study abroad, and coursework. The specific requirements are as follows:

Foreign Language Requirement: A minimum of 9 credit hours of a modern foreign language beyond the 100 level.

Study Abroad Requirement: Participation in at least a summer long (4 weeks minimum) study abroad program in the country of the language studied.

Course Work Requirement: A minimum of 12 hours of coursework chosen from the following collaborative departments: English, History, Art, Political Science, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology and Sociology, Mass Media and the School of Business. The courses identified should focus on international topics. They should be chosen in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Modern Languages.
The Modern Languages department helps the School of Business with their minor in International Business with regard to the language requirements. For more information, see the International Business program page.
The department regularly prepares students to meet state certification requirements for teaching grades K-12. In addition to the usual requirements of the department, all students planning to teach must take ED 368 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs. For admission requirements, visit the Department of Education webpage.

Study Abroad

Study for a period of time (a summer or a semester) in another country.
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Student Resources

There are many resources for Modern Language students.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Modern Languages

Department of Modern Languages
Morgan Hall, Room 350
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1714
modern-languages@washburn.edu

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