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In the 21st Century, students are faced with a global economy and a shrinking world due to advances in communication and technology. This makes the study of foreign languages more essential than ever.

The Department of Foreign Languages at Elon offers courses in ten languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin and Spanish) and Bachelor of Arts degrees for French or Spanish majors . Students majoring in French or Spanish may also choose to complete the program leading to teacher licensure. The department also offers minors in French, Spanish, and Italian Studies.

The French and Spanish programs offer coursesare balanced between literary, cultural and linguistic study. Emphasis is placed on practical use of the language, and classroom learning is enhanced by video and computer technology as well as study abroad opportunities in China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, and various countries in Latin America.

Please click on any of the links at the left for more information.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the department chair, Dr. Donna Van Bodegraven: E-mail: dbodegra@elon.edu
Office: Carlton 230-A
Office phone: 336-278-5646
Office fax: 336-278-5627
Mailing address:
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Elon, NC 27244 


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This page was updated August 11, 2005.