

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:
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.
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.
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.