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September 29th, 2011

Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures

Welcome… and thanks.

Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures

Faculty

Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures

Language Offerings

 Ancient Greek  Arabic  Chinese  French  German  Italian  Japanese  Latin  Russian  Slovak  Spanish

Courses in Literature and Culture in Translation

IC = “International Cultures” in English

Spring 2012 Offerings

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IC231: Short Fiction since 1900 (Russian, Slovak, Czech) (II, L, S)

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IC299: Contemporary European Cinema (II, S)

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IC 363: Framing Grace: Artists and Poets of the Italian Renaissance (II, L, S)

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IC399a: Camino de Santiago

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IC399b: China through Films

Courses in Literature and Culture in Translation

CL = “Classical Studies” in English Spring 2012 Offerings

 CL220: Classical Mythology (II, L)

 CL340: The Archaeology of Greece

Majors and Minors in Languages and Cultures

You can earn a Major, Minor or Teacher Licensure in Classics (Ancient Greek, Latin), French, German, and Spanish.

Interdisciplinary Majors

East Asian Studies

Four courses (12 credits) in Chinese or Japanese language. Eight more East Asia courses (24 credits) in at least three departments or disciplines, including a capstone project/course during senior year.

Interdisciplinary Majors

International Business with Language and Culture

Business core, courses on problem solving and innovation in international context, 6 courses of foreign languages including a business language course, 2 IC courses in target culture, spring study abroad and internships.

Interdisciplinary Minors and Concentrations

You can use your study of language, literature and culture to earn Interdisciplinary Minors and Concentrations in

East Asian Studies International Business International Economics and Modern Languages International Studies Italian Studies Latin American and Latino Studies Modern European Studies

Extra-curricular Opportunities

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Classics Club

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Japan Society

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Spanish Club

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Italian Club

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French Club

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R.爱.C.E (Realizing Your Love for Cultures

• f the East)

HONOR SOCIETIES

Pi Delta Phi - (French)

Sigma Delta Pi - (Spanish) Eta Sigma Phi - (Classics)

Career Opportunities

 International

Business

 Journalism  Import/Export  Medicine  International Law  Tourism  Telecommunications  Education  Non-Profit

Organizations

Success Stories

Maria Roberts (2009) JCU: Classics major; participant in JCU Vatican City program. NOW: Finished MA in Latin at University

• f Georgia. Teaching

Latin at Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta.

David Essi (2010) JCU: B.S. in Biology; study abroad in Vatican City Program ; Italian Studies concentration. NOW: Bioethics MA program at Case Western Reserve University and applying to medical schools.

Success Stories

Alex Millar (2010) JCU: East Asian Studies and History Major, Study abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo and Nanzan University in Nagoya. NOW: Marketing Representative, Mitsui Trading Company, one of Japan’s largest trading companies.

Success Stories

Roberto Santosdiaz (2011) JCU: East Asian Studies and Economics Double Major, Study abroad at Beijing Center, China. NOW: Teaching English in South Korea after winning a highly competitive 2011- 2012 Fulbright Award from the U.S. State Department.

Success Stories

Sam Amos (2011) JCU: Classics major, History minor, Graduated in three years. NOW: MAT program in Latin at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Success Stories

Success Stories

Amber Thomas (2006) JCU: B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing) and German. NOW: Key Bank, Dallas: Senior Analyst, KeyBank Real Estate Capital Markets Group.

“In a world where competition is fierce and business degrees are not as much

• f a differentiating factor as maybe they were in the past, I think it's important

to have something that sets you apart, but it has to be genuine and can't be something you pursue just because you think it might help you later on. “

Study Abroad

Students can participate in JCU study abroad AND study trips to a full range of countries

See the JCU Center for Global Education (AD building, 1st floor) for more information on study abroad

• pportunities.

Stories from Study Abroad

Spain China France Italy Japan

Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures

Stories from Study Abroad Spain-Margaret Blackburn

Stories from Study Abroad Spain-Margaret Blackburn

Stories from Study Abroad China-Rebecca Secula

Stories from Study Abroad France-William Cook

Stories from Study Abroad Italy-Alicia Jordan & Gabriella Rakoczy

Stories from Study Abroad Japan-Charles Vaughn

Stories from Study Abroad Japan-Charles Vaughn

Stories from Study Abroad Japan-Charles Vaughn

Stories from Study Abroad Japan- Glenn Hall

Stories from Study Abroad Japan- Glenn Hall

Stories from Study Abroad Japan- Glenn Hall

For more information

Check us out online at http://www.jcu.edu/language/

Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures

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Reception with international food and drink

Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures