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Modern Languages and Cultures
The curriculum in modern languages offers basic and advanced training in the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Germany, Spain, and Latin America, China, and the Middle East.
The courses are designed to enable students to learn to speak and understand, read, and write a foreign language with an acceptable degree of fluency and correctness. Students are introduced to literary masterpieces, and through these they become familiar with the history, thought, and civilization of the countries where the language is spoken.
Degrees and Programs
Major(s): Modern Languages and Cultures
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Concentration(s)/Minor(s):
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Spanish
To graduate with honors in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures a cadet must be a modern language major, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in courses taken in the major (exclusive of subjects taken in the 4th Class year), and have permission of the department head.
Cadets must complete ML 498 and ML 499 and produce a thesis which is written in the student's major foreign language, as appropriate.
The thesis must achieve a language ranking of "Advanced-High" and adhere to MLA specifications.
Modern Languages and Cultures in the News
Find out more about the department's cadets and faculty in recent VMI news.
Kendrick Named Director of Global Education
Col. Jeff Kendrick, professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been named director of the Office of Global Education. Since his arrival at VMI in 2013, Kendrick has served in a variety of roles, including special assistant to the dean for permit and calendar.
From the Himalayas to the Appalachians: Cadets Explore Culture and Tradition at China Folk House
A group of VMI cadets recently journeyed to the China Folk House Retreat in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where they immersed themselves in traditional Chinese culture.