Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Northeastern Illinois University

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The benefits of studying other languages have been recognized as critical to America's economic growth in the coming years. Proficiency in a language enables you to communicate directly with people of other nations, increases vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in your native language, and expands the boundaries of your worldview. You learn about other nations' history, customs, traditions, business practices, literature, music, and art. At the same time you are developing an understanding, appreciation and tolerance of these nations and their people. 

In addition to degree programs in French and Spanish, the department offers minors in French, Italian, Korean and Spanish. Additional courses are also given in Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili. Course offerings include basic and advanced language (conversation and grammar), culture, literature, film, business language courses, and linguistics. A Master's Degree in Latin American Literatures and Cultures,. internships and study abroad programs are available through the department and Northeastern's Office of International Programs. Entering freshmen who have taken language courses in high school may be awarded up to six hours of college credit through our placement program. 

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This page is maintained by The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
If you would like further information, please contact the Department Chair at:
V-Roman-Lagunas@neiu.edu
Dr. Vicki Román-Lagunas, Acting Chair
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis
Chicago, IL 60625-4699

Telephone: 773-442-4740

Fax: 773-442-4750

last updated 4.01.2008