Special Programs
J-Term
J-Term is a month-long period of study in January in which all academic departments at Carthage offer innovative courses on campus as well as study tours in other countries. J-Term offerings from the Modern Languages Department include:
- Argentina: Cross-Cultural and Global Business Studies: A business/modern languages study tour to Argentina
- After the Peace: Causes and Consequences of the Guatemalan Civil War: An economics/modern languages course in Guatemala
- Spain: Intensive Language Study: A full month in Spain studying language and culture
- The Spanish Civil War: An on-campus course studying the war's origins and consequences
- Francophone West African Encounters: An on-campus exploration of Francophone West Africa
- Chinese and Japanese Cultures Through Films: An on-campus study of cinema and culture
- Heroes, Dreamers and Scoundrels of Spain: El Cid, Don Quijote and Don Juan: An on-campus course focusing on translated works and films
- In addition, professors from various departments such as History, Politics and Economics who are specialized or interested in Japanese society may lead J-Term trips to Japan. The trips provide students opportunities to have direct contact with Japanese people and culture.
Study Abroad
All modern language majors must study abroad for at least one term. Carthage offers courses prior to traveling abroad that prepare students both linguistically and culturally for this experience. Students have traveled to Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Senegal and Spain.
Carthage has affiliated with several reputable institutions in order to provide our students with academically rigorous, high-quality international programs in a variety of locations around the globe. For more information, contact Study Abroad Coordinator Erik Kulke.
Modern Language Scholarships
Up to six scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Chinese (one scholarship), French (two scholarships), German (two scholarships), or Japanese (one scholarship). A double major in another subject area is acceptable and can be completed in four years. Each scholarship covers $20,000 per year, renewable for four years, and incorporates all Carthage assistance. Those invited to compete must have at least three years of high school Chinese, French, German or Japanese. Candidates must apply to Carthage and return the completed Modern Language Scholarships application and teacher recommendation postmarked no later than Dec. 11, 2009. Learn more about the Modern Language scholarships.
Service Learning
Carthage offers modern language students the opportunity to utilize their language skills in a variety of settings by volunteering as language instructors, translators, tutors and support personnel in schools and other organizations. In the course Community-based Language Learning, students work in Kenosha area schools. Students have also volunteered in service learning situations in other countries. Read about Carthaginians teaching in Guatemala. Also, click here to read more about Service Learning experiences.
Target Language Experts
At Carthage, introductory language courses are taught by native speakers. The College hires graduate students from around the world to come to Carthage to share their language and culture. These Target Language Experts bring an energy and authenticity to modern language courses, giving students new to a language a vibrant and exciting introduction.
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