LANG 150 - Introduction to World Languages

2023-2024 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 1
Non-Lecture: 0

This course, taught in English, introduces the student to the Global Languages and Cultures academic and co-curricular programs and will provide opportunities for interaction with members of a diverse body of instructors from different languages and cultural backgrounds. Using a variety of instructional methods such as presentations, workshops, and discussions, the student will explore contemporary topics, career opportunities, ways to maximize global language and soft skills in professional and personal life, as well as learn about research, international work, and study abroad opportunities. This class is open to any first year or transfer student at the college interested in majoring in French or Spanish or concentrating in these languages (Elementary Education majors), minoring in French, German, or Spanish or studying global languages at the elementary/intermediate level. The course will also provide advising, planning, and problem-solving assistance to the student while navigating the first semester at Geneseo.

Offered: Every Fall Semester