HAMILTON STUDENTS MAY MAJOR NOT ONLY IN INDIVIDUAL LANGUAGES, but also in a foreign languages program that emphasizes multilingual skills, a broad familiarity with other cultures and histories, and study abroad. There is a growing professional demand for graduates able to lead and communicate in a multilingual, multicultural world. And beyond career considerations, the foreign languages program exemplifies Hamilton's most enduring liberal arts tradition — to reach beyond the limits of one's own experience and make connections with others.
The goal of Hamilton's Foreign Languages Program is to offer students opportunities to develop proficiency in multiple languages — a skill that will serve them well in a wide range of endeavors. More ...
Academic Program
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
The College offers a remarkable variety of study-abroad programs that
are particularly well suited to language students, including highly
regarded programs in France, Spain and China. Hamilton also belongs to
the American Collegiate Consortium Exchange Program for study in Russia
and elsewhere in the former Soviet Union; and to the Intercollegiate
Center for Classical Studies in Rome and the American School of
Classical Studies in Athens.
THE SENIOR PROGRAM
The senior program is the culminating intellectual experience at
Hamilton. In it, students integrate and focus the skills and knowledge
they have gained in the first three years. Majors in the foreign
languages program must pass two language proficiency tests in order to
complete the program. Majors also may pursue departmental honors by
meeting requirements specified by individual language programs.
RESOURCES
Foreign language majors draw on the extensive resources of individual language programs, including films, presentations, lectures, and up-to-date language and computer labs. Outings and activities abound as well, from La Mesa de Español and Club Español in the Hispanic studies program to regular trips to Montreal in the French Department.
In a world brought closer together by technology yet often torn by ideological and ethnic divisions, clear communication and a knowledge of other cultures are critical. Those who devote themselves to an understanding of other languages and perspectives are uniquely positioned. There is a large and growing professional demand for their abilities in business, education, government and other fields.
Close Interactions
The emphasis in the foreign languages program is on small classes, student-teacher interaction and continual attention to writing and speaking skills. Participation and engagement are crucial in every Hamilton course, but they are especially important in the study of foreign languages.
Independent Study
Highly disciplined and self-directed students may wish to study a wider variety of languages in Hamilton's Critical Languages Program. This self-instructional system combines tape-based individual study with tutorials. Though demanding, it is a rewarding experience for those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the most popular languages.
In a world brought closer together by technology yet often torn by ideological and ethnic divisions, clear communication and a knowledge of other cultures are critical. Those who devote themselves to an understanding of other languages and perspectives are uniquely positioned. There is a large and growing professional demand for their abilities in business, education, government and other fields.
Close Interactions
The emphasis in the foreign languages program is on small classes, student-teacher interaction and continual attention to writing and speaking skills. Participation and engagement are crucial in every Hamilton course, but they are especially important in the study of foreign languages.
Independent Study
Highly disciplined and self-directed students may wish to study a wider variety of languages in Hamilton's Critical Languages Program. This self-instructional system combines tape-based individual study with tutorials. Though demanding, it is a rewarding experience for those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the most popular languages.
In a world brought closer together by technology yet often torn by ideological and ethnic divisions, clear communication and a knowledge of other cultures are critical. Those who devote themselves to an understanding of other languages and perspectives are uniquely positioned. There is a large and growing professional demand for their abilities in business, education, government and other fields.
Close Interactions
The emphasis in the foreign languages program is on small classes, student-teacher interaction and continual attention to writing and speaking skills. Participation and engagement are crucial in every Hamilton course, but they are especially important in the study of foreign languages.
Independent Study
Highly disciplined and self-directed students may wish to study a wider variety of languages in Hamilton's Critical Languages Program. This self-instructional system combines tape-based individual study with tutorials. Though demanding, it is a rewarding experience for those wishing to expand their knowledge beyond the most popular languages.
AFTER HAMILTON
Hamilton graduates who concentrated in Foreign Languages are pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including:
Vice Chairman, Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Senior Manager, Worldwide Market Intelligence, IBM Corporation
Senior Marketing Manager, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
Regional General Manager, Fragrance, Chanel Asia Pacific Pte Limited
Professor of French, Allegheny College
Professor of Dermatology, Tulane Medical Center
Lieutenant, New York City Police Department
Chairman, Department of Neurology, University of Utah
