Languages and Literature
A classical education in the humanities hinges on mastery of English and at least one foreign language, plus a broad understanding of the world’s great literary and artistic works. Carroll’s Department of Languages and Literature will provide you the opportunity to achieve an exemplary classical education that will prepare you to succeed in any endeavor and enjoy a vibrant intellectual life for the rest of your life.
English, French, German, Greek, Latin, and Spanish
Employers and graduate schools seek students with the solid critical thinking skills, writing experience and foreign language expertise you will develop through the department’s curriculum. From a solid understanding of classical literature and thought, history and art, to your choice of a foreign language, graduates of the department emerge as proven achievers with versatile skills. Our exceptional instructors include French and Spanish professors who are native speakers. Whether you plan to start a career after graduation or continue your education in English, teaching, journalism, law, international business or another field, Carroll’s Department of Languages and Literature will get you there.
Carroll’s intimate class sizes and accessible faculty provide students individualized attention. At Carroll, professors, not their assistants, teach classes and care about you. Experts in their fields, Carroll professors will provide you rigorous academic challenges in an atmosphere valuing ethics and moral principles.
At Carroll, you will receive an education both outstanding and affordable. Curricula are designed to position students aggressively for job placement and graduate or law school admission. Contact Dr. Ron Stottlemyer (406/447-4355 or rstottle -is-at- carroll -dot- edu) today to learn more about the Department of Languages and Literature.
Preparing you for the future
The English, French, German, Greek, Latin, and Spanish programs are designed to provide students with the special knowledge, skills, and pedagogy needed to enter graduate or professional schools or to gain employment in their field. Consequently, students completing these major programs are expected to have:
- an understanding of the basic knowledge, concepts, and critical theories of the major field;
- the critical thinking skills needed for generating and analyzing both literary and expository texts;
- an ability to read, speak, and write in a second language;
- the writing and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively in the field;
- an understanding of cross-cultural issues.