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Languages, Literature, and Writing

Department of Languages, Literature, and Writing at Union

Additional Languages

Union University also offers modern language courses and study abroad opportunities in French and German, as well as elective courses in American Sign Language. Our School of Theology and Missions offers programs of study that include courses in Greek, Hebrew, and Latin.

French

Union offers a 4-semester sequence in French language and culture. These courses may be used to satisfy language program requirements for your major or taken as electives. Professor Victoria Malone also leads an international program in Angers, France, that offers the opportunity for additional summer study in French.

French 111: Beginning French I

Fundamentals of pronunciation, conversation, grammar, and composition. FRE 111 cannot be taken for credit by students who have had three or more secondary school units.

French 112: Beginning French II

Fundamentals of pronunciation, conversation, grammar, and composition. FRE 111 cannot be taken for credit by students who have had three or more secondary school units.

French 211: Intermediate Conversation and Grammar

Conversation, listening comprehension, introduction to phonetics, grammar review.

French 212: Composition and Grammar

Review of fundamental grammar and continued development of higher level communicative skills with particular focus on strengthening writing and compositional skills.

German

Union offers a 2-semester German sequence, as well as the opportunity for additional German study via our international programs. These courses may be used to satisfy language program requirements for your major or taken as electives. Please see the International Study Abroad section of the Center for Intercultural Engagement for more information on study abroad in German.

German 111: Beginning German 1

This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of German and includes topics such as introducing yourself and your family, discussing food and drink, talking about where you live, and describing your daily activities. This course is offered during the Fall Semester.

German 112: Beginning German 2

This course follows German 111 and includes topics such as the regions of Germany, traveling in German-speaking countries, school and university life, and getting to know Europe. Students who successfully complete German 112 should have achieved at least an A1 level of competency, based on the CEFR.

American Sign Language

Union offers 2 semesters of American Sign Language designed for beginning and intermediate students. If you would like more information, please contact Professor Irene Schock.

SIG 101: Beginning American Sign Language I

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language, the 3rd mostly widely used language in the U.S. This course is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of ASL. This course will provide you with survival level conversational skills in signing. This course is offered during the Fall Semester.

SIG 102: Beginning American Sign Language II

This course is a follow-up to Beginning American Sign Language 1. This course will build upon your conversational skills in signing.

Greek, Hebrew, and Latin

STM's Biblical Studies/Languages major serves to prepare students for a lifetime of interpreting the Bible for the sake of others. The study of Greek and Hebrew is required of all Biblical Studies/Languages majors since the knowledge of Greek and Hebrew significantly facilitates the analysis and comprehension of the Bible. Minors are also offered in Ancient Languages and Biblical Languages.

STM's Biblical Studies/Languages