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Department of World Languages

Department of World Languages and Cultures

Mount Union's Department of World Languages and Cultures

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers degrees designed to prepare students for careers in the global marketplace. Through hands-on learning, study abroad experiences, international internships, and innovative research opportunities, students develop language skills and intercultural competence necessary for success in the 21st century. Our majors and minors pursue graduate work, secure teaching positions, and find meaningful employment in the United States and around the world.

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French

Through study abroad and international internships, the French major develops cultural and linguistic competence, uniquely preparing students for global careers.

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Japanese

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese at Mount Union allows students to prepare for work in the real world through a strong in-class curriculum, experiential learning, and various opportunities for hands-on and study abroad experiences.

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Spanish

The Spanish major at the University of Mount Union will gain awareness and become competitive for success in our diverse world. Students will combine in-class curriculum and real-world experiential learning such as study abroad or service-learning trips to perfect their understanding of the Spanish language and culture.

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Foreign Language

Interested in studying a foreign language? At Mount Union, students have the opportunity to make themselves more marketable in our global society by gaining an understanding of world languages and their cultures.

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German

Whether knowledge is gained domestically or through studying abroad, the German minor prepares students for an abundance of practical careers.

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Medical Spanish

For future or present healthcare practitioners, one thing professionals can be sure of is that sooner or later they are going to encounter a Spanish-speaking patient. With the Hispanic population of the United States growing exponentially, the likelihood of having to use Spanish in the medical field is increasing every day.

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Faculty Spotlights

Jennifer Hall Headshot Dr. Jennifer Hall Professor of French, Chair of the Department of World Languages Dr. Gregg Courtard Wrold Languages Spanish Dr. Gregg Courtad Professor of Spanish Dr. Mark Himmelein World Languages and Cultures Dr. Mark Himmelein Professor of German
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Jennifer Hall Headshot

Dr. Jennifer Hall

Professor of French, Chair of the Department of World Languages

At Mount Union students can engage in a variety of unique experiences to expand their worldview and build global citizenship.

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Dr. Gregg Courtard Wrold Languages Spanish
Dr. Gregg Courtard Wrold Languages Spanish

Dr. Gregg Courtad

Professor of Spanish

I think it must be said that the amount of personal attention our students receive far exceeds that received at any institution I have ever experienced, both as a student and as an instructor.

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Dr. Mark Himmelein World Languages and Cultures
Dr. Mark Himmelein World Languages and Cultures

Dr. Mark Himmelein

Professor of German

That is one of the great things about Mount Union—it is small enough and flexible enough to allow faculty to experiment with the courses and the curriculum in order to make it fit our students.

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Dr. Gregg Courtard Wrold Languages Spanish
Dr. Mark Himmelein World Languages and Cultures

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