Concentrations in a Foreign Language

The Department of Foreign Languages offers Language and Culture Concentration in ASL, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Required courses are two sequential courses beyond Beginning I of the language and one culture course. For those students, Beginning I will be applicable to Arts of Expression.

The completion of a concentration in a foreign language takes approximately one year or more, so careful planning in advance is necessary. Students that are interested in signing up for a concentration in foreign language are advised to consult with the Concentration/Minor Advisor of the language beforehand, as early as possible.

Foreign Language and Culture Concentration

Required courses: Two sequential language courses beyond the prerequisite (Beginning I) and one culture courses. For detailed information, click the applicable language.

American Sign Language and Culture (advisor: Hiroko Yamashita, hxygsl@rit.edu)
Arabic Language and Culture (advisor: Diane Forbes, djfgsl@rit.edu)
Chinese Language and Culture (advisor: Hiroko Yamashita, hxygsl@rit.edu)
French Language and Culture (advisor: Philippe Chavasse, pxcgsl@rit.edu)
German Language and Culture (advisor: Wilma Wierenga, wvwgsl@rit.edu)
Italian Language and Culture (advisor: Elisabetta D’Amanda, da5@netacc.net)
Japanese Language and Culture (advisor: Hiroko Yamashita, hxygsl@rit.edu)
Russian Language and Culture (advisor: Diane Forbes, djfgsl@rit.edu)
Spanish Language and Culture advisor: Diane Forbes, djfgsl@rit.edu)