Department of English and World Languages

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English (ENG, LIT, WRI)

Courses offered in the Department of English enhance literary appreciation and interpretation and refine analytical and writing skills, techniques which help students become successful and productive professionals. English courses also acknowledge the value of the entire spectrum of the liberal arts: the other humanities, performing arts, sciences, social sciences and business. An English major provides students with a truly liberal arts education.

Chinese (CHI)

The Department of Languages does not offer a major or minor in Chinese. However, courses are integrated into the Integrated Studies General Education Program and visiting professors from China brings a true sense of Chinese culture into the classroom. In a world of increasing interdependence, we seek political, economic and humanitarian solutions to complex global and regional issues. For this, we need more people who have acquired a sensitivity toward other cultures, and tolerance for other points of view and behavior patterns. An effective way to achieve this is through the study of foreign languages and their cultures, through residence and travel abroad, and through acquaintances and friendships with citizens of other countries.

French (FRN)

While the Department of Languages does not offer a standalone major or minor in French, courses are available to help the student to assimilate the French language and to enjoy the literature, culture and art of France and the more than 37 Francophone countries.

Placement Test: Students with previous training in French who wish to continue the language at Heidelberg University should take the French Placement test. The results of the test and consideration of the student’s previous training in French will form the basis for placement at the appropriate level.

Credit by Examination: Students who have completed three or more years of French in high school may apply for credit by examination for courses beyond FRN 101-FRN 102. Students must make arrangements with the French faculty, complete the appropriate form in the Registrar’s Office and pay the prescribed fee at the Business Office. The results of the test should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office within the first four weeks of the semester in which the student is taking the next higher level French course. Therefore, the application procedure should be completed as early as possible.

German (GMS, GER)

Spanish (SPA)

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