Modern Foreign Languages
In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of other languages and cultures has become a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language, and familiarity with cultures and societies different from one’s own, not only equips university graduates to take responsible and active roles as world citizens, but also enhances their effectiveness in a range of professions, including banking, business, education, government work, health care, journalism, law, management, missions and social work.A major in one of the modern languages offers students a triple focus: language, culture and literature. After successful completion of the program, majors will be equipped to:
- Comprehend and interpret written and spoken language.
- Express themselves in the written and spoken word of that language.
- Have a fundamental understanding of the literature and civilizations of the countries represented by the target language.
- Value other cultures as responsible global citizens.
A departmentally approved foreign study experience (minimum of six credit hours), where the target language is spoken, is required of all majors and strongly recommended for all minors.
Students who wish to major in one of the modern languages offered at Anderson University should consult with the Department of Modern Foreign Languages for the latest curricular and programmatic policies.
Majors
FrenchSpanish
Teaching French
Teaching Spanish
French as a Complementary Major
Spanish as a Complementary Major
Minors
FrenchSpanish
Faculty
Dr. Jacoba KoeneAssociate Professor of Spanish
Chair, Department of Modern Foreign Languages
B.A., Calvin College;
M.A., Calvin Theological Seminary
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., University of Toronto [1997]
Ingetraut Rut Baird
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Assistant Professor of German
B.A., Anderson University
M.A., Ball State University [1987]
Jennifer A. Barr
Instructor of Spanish
B.A., University Argentina de J.F.K.
B.A., DePauw University
M.A., Indiana University [2005]
Carrie Yvonne Clay
Instructor of Spanish
B.A., Anderson University
M.A., Middlebury College [2002]
Dr. Timothy Fox
Professor of Spanish
B.A., Anderson College
M.A., Anderson School of Theology
M.A., Ball State University
Ph.D., Purdue University [1998]
Jan Etherington Newbold
Assistant Professor of French
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Rutgers University [1993]
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Debra Ponce
Instructor of Spanish
B.A., Evangel College
M.A., I.U.P.U.I. [2006]
Sally Jo Shulmistras
Professor of French
B.A., California Lutheran College;
M.A., Purdue University; [1973]
Date in [] indicates year first appointed to AU full-time faculty.
