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At a Glance

I’m interested in this field of study. Can you tell me more about it?

Foreign languages is a field that is served by individual language departments and by the Department of Spanish. It is the only program of its kind at The Claremont Colleges, offering majors and minors from Pitzer (Arabic and Spanish), Claremont McKenna (dual languages such as Korean and Spanish; Spanish and Portuguese; and Spanish and French), and occasionally Pomona and Harvey Mudd. As a Scripps student, you can major or minor in foreign languages using any of these combinations, as well as Russian, German, and Chinese. Any language taught at The Claremont Colleges can be a major or minor.

What are some courses appropriate for first-year students interested in exploring this field of study?

We recommend any introductory course in two or three languages/literatures that interest you (courses at the 44 level and above) and any introductory course in cultural and sociolinguistics. Please consult with an adviser associated with foreign languages to determine the best steps for you.

If I decide to major or minor in this field, are there certain courses that need to be taken in a specific sequence?

Yes. In all languages, you need to place out of or take the corresponding level 44 course before you can declare a major or minor in foreign languages.

Can students who major or minor in this field complete a second major or minor (as a double major or a major/minor combination)? If so, what are some common pairings?

Absolutely. Dual majoring, double majoring, and minoring is possible, just like in most fields. We recommend that you study abroad for a year in both dominant languages. One semester abroad in your first dominant language is a requirement unless you have dispensation from an adviser.

What other useful information should I know about this field of study?

It is a versatile major/minor that can be combined with many other fields of study if you’re passionate about languages and their applications.

Scripps Catalog link to specific requirements for the major/minor:

https://catalog.scrippscollege.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=31&poid=4712

Link to profiles of faculty who teach in this field:

marina perez de mendiola; marino forlini; martin vega.


Course Catalog

  • Program Information
  • Requirements for the Major
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  • Courses in Foreign Languages

Language Corridors

Scripps students may apply to live in one of the language corridors with the Language Assistant and a small group of students interested in practicing daily use of the language.

Given the limited space availability, we are interested in students committed to building community within the language corridor and the greater language community through inclusive, group-based activities. Suggested activities include cooking/dinner, movie nights, listening to language-specific music together, discussing topics related to the language-specific world or a reading club.

If you are interested in participating in one of the language corridors, please complete the application at the appropriate language corridor link below.

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Ballinger, Foreign Languages Program Coordinator, rballing@scrippscollege.edu

  • Spanish: https://scrippscollege.formstack.com/forms/spanish_language_corridor_application
  • French: https://scrippscollege.formstack.com/forms/french_language_corridor_application
  • German: https://scrippscollege.formstack.com/forms/german_language_corridor_application
  • Italian: https://scrippscollege.formstack.com/forms/italian_language_corridor_application

Faculty

Foreign Languages

Alcalá, Rita Cano

Professor of Chicanx-Latinx Studies
Chicanx-Latinx Studies
Phone: 73543
rita.alcala@scrippscollege.edu

Arteaga, Claudia

Associate Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures; Chair, Department of Spanish, Latin American and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Claudia.Arteaga@scrippscollege.edu

Bacsán, Gabriela

Associate Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
GBacsan@Scrippscollege.edu

Curulla, Annelle

Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies
French and Francophone Studies
Phone: 73538
ACurulla@Scrippscollege.edu

Everett, Julin

Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies; Chair, Department of French and Francophone Studies
French and Francophone Studies
JEverett@scrippscollege.edu

Forlino, Marino

Associate Professor of Italian; Chair, Department of Italian and Italian Studies
Italian Studies
Phone: 73077
mforlino@scrippscollege.edu

Guillen, Nelida

Visiting Lecturer in Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
nguillen@scrippscollege.edu

Katz, Marc

Associate Professor of German
German Studies
Phone: 71535
marc.katz@scrippscollege.edu

Lemoine, France

Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies
French and Francophone Studies
Phone: 78093
france.lemoine@scrippscollege.edu

Ovan, Sabrina

Professor of Italian; Sara M. Adler Professor of Italian Endowed Chair
Italian Studies
Phone: 73546
sabrina.ovan@scrippscollege.edu

Perez de Mendiola, Marina

Professor of Spanish, Latin American and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures; Richard Armour Chair in Modern Languages
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
marina.perez_de_mendiola@scrippscollege.edu

Rachlin, Nathalie

Professor of French and Francophone Studies; Margaret McKenzie Distinguished Professorship in Modern Foreign Languages
French and Francophone Studies
Phone: 74260
nathalie.rachlin@scrippscollege.edu

Roselli, David Kawalko

Professor of Ancient Studies/Classics; Robert Palmer Chair in Classical Studies; Chair, Department of Ancient Studies/Classics
Ancient Studies/Classics
Phone: 73058
droselli@scrippscollege.edu
Mailbox 4046

Sanjuan-Pastor, Carmen

Associate Professor of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Phone: 79010
csanjuan@scrippscollege.edu

Vega Olmedo, Martín

Associate Professor of Spanish, Latin American, Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literatures and Cultures
mvega@scrippscollege.edu

Vennemann, Kevin

Associate Professor of German; Assistant Director for the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities; Chair, Department of German
German Studies
Phone: 72505
kevin.vennemann@scrippscollege.edu

Vettier, Chloé

Assistant Professor in French and Francophone Studies
French and Francophone Studies
cvettier@scrippscollege.edu
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