Proficiency in foreign languages and world cultures are crucial assets in a world that is increasingly interdependent and interconnected by global media and markets.
A Minor in World Languages and Literature
A minimum of 15 credit hours in courses at the 3000 and 4000 level are required for a minor in French, German or Spanish. Native speakers of any of these languages should see a departmental advisor regarding the minor requirements. Catalog information
Why Minor in a World Language?
Proficiency in foreign languages and world cultures are crucial assets in a world that is increasingly interdependent and interconnected by global media and markets. Graduates with foreign language skills and international understanding are better prepared to participate and succeed in the global marketplace. Our Foreign Languages Minor will help you become a more globally engaged and cross-culturally aware citizen.Minoring in a foreign language will help you:
- Gain proficiency in another language
- Improve your cognitive abilities as you develop the writing, speaking, and listening skills needed to be globally engaged
- Gain greater awareness and understanding of different cultural values, priorities, and concerns
- Learn to apply cross-cultural awareness in social and professional settings
Minor Requirements
Native speakers of any of the languages below (French, German, Spanish) should contact a departmental advisor regarding which course to take.
French and German minors
All students must take the following courses: A total of 15 credit hours (minimum of 9 taken at UNO) are required, distributed as follows:
- Conversation and Pronunciation: 3030 (3 credits)
- Grammar and Composition: 3040 (3 credits)
- Electives: any 3 courses at the 3000/4000 level (9 credits)
Japanese minor
Requirements:
- JAPN 2110: Intermediate Japanese I
- JAPN 2120: Intermediate Japanese II
- JAPN 3020: Understanding Japanese Culture: Present Day
- JAPN 3030: JapaneseConversation
One of the following:
- WLL4800: Internship for Language in Context
- HIST2820: Japan: From Warring States to the Modern Day
- RELI 3030: Shamanism
- RELI 3050: Religionsof theEast
Spanish minor
All students must take the following courses: A total of 15 credit hours (minimum of 9 taken at UNO) are required, distributed as follows:
| Heritage Speakers (native speakers) | L2 Learners (non-native speakers) |
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Spanish for Heritage Speakers I: 3010 (3 credits) |
Conversation & Pronunciation: 3030 (3 credits) |
| Spanish for Heritage Speakers II: 3020 (3 credits) | Grammar & Composition: 3040 (3 credits) |
| Heritage Speakers & L2 Learners | |
| Readings in Spanish 3060 (3 credits) | Electives: any 2 courses at the 3000/4000 level (6 credits) |
Spanish for Health Sciences minor
All students must take the following courses for a total of 16 credit hours (minimum of 9 taken at UNO) are required, distributed as follows:
| Heritage Speakers & L2 Learners | |
| Intro to Spanish for Health Sciences: 1140 (1 credit) | Latin America in Context: Health, Business, Environment & Society Through Oral Practice: 3050 or Special Topics: 3070 |
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Spanish Conversation: 3030 |
Intro to Translation and Interpretation: 4060 or Linguistic Justice and Latino Health: 4330 |
| Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: 3570 |
Electives (select one from the following):
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