The importance
of learning another language
Language is key to
increasing one's understanding of today's world. The
internationalization of travel, the arts, media, politics,
science and technology, and the economic interdependence of the
world's nations have caused a demand for the multilingual
professional. This increasingly multinational character of
American society itself demonstrates the importance of foreign
languages in nearly every occupation.
 Welcome
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Our Department contributes to enhance students’ education by
facilitating the development of foreign language proficiency and
intercultural competence. Our focus is the attainment of
practical/functional skills to interact effectively with
speakers of other languages in real-life situations whether in
the US or abroad. These skills may be one of the deciding
factors when students apply for positions after graduation.
Knowledge of peoples and cultures is becoming increasingly
important in any profession.
Prospective
employers are working more and more in a global context and are
recognizing the need to hire individuals who can effectively
work in a cross-cultural environment.
Language students at the University of Dayton are mentored by a
caring faculty who are willing to work closely with them to
develop the right program of study. Our faculty includes both
individuals who are native speakers and highly proficient
non-native speakers of the foreign language, an ideal
combination that provides students with models to imitate and
the experience of accomplished bilinguals.
Dr. Francisco Penas-Bermejo
Chair
Languages at UD
The
Department of Languages at the University of Dayton offers majors in
French, German and
Spanish as well as instruction in Arabic, Chinese, Italian,
Latin
and Russian. A major in Italian can be arranged.
Courses offered in the Department of Languages fall into one of
three categories: language skill courses, linguistics, and
literature and culture courses. Language skill courses offer
students the opportunity to develop real world proficiency in
reading, writing, comprehending and speaking the language studied.
Literature and culture courses support the acquisition of language
proficiency, but also offer the student the opportunity to learn to
understand sympathetically both high and low culture in the
countries where the language is spoken.
The University offers a teaching licensure option in French, German
and Spanish to students enrolled in the Department of Languages.
Students must satisfy all of the requirements in the Department of
Languages as well as the requirements designated by the School of
Education and Allied Professions for teacher licensure by the state
of Ohio.
Study
Abroad
News
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Conard Scholarship for Study Abroad
Aimed at
undergraduate students who have declared or will declare
a major or minor in the Department of Languages. This
award provides
up to $5,000 in support for enrollment in a
language-immersion, study-abroad experience at a
university or other institution of higher learning in a
non-English speaking country of at least one semester in
duration. Application materials can be obtained in our
office. Deadline for application:
February 1, 2012
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Boren Scholarship for UD Students
The
Institute of International Education is pleased to
announce the opening of the 2010 academic year
competition for NSEP David L. Boren Scholarships for
undergraduate students . Boren Awards provide unique
funding opportunities for U.S. students to add important
international and language components to their
educations. Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for
an academic year’s study abroad. Applications and
detailed information on the Boren Scholarships are now
available on
www.borenawards.org.
The application deadline for the Boren Scholarship is
February 10, 2011. If you have any questions or
comments please contact the IIE Boren Scholarships and
Fellowships staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP. UD
Contact: Dr. John McCombe (Associate Director of
the University Honors Program for Distinguished
Fellowship Advising) Extension # 93697.
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