<p>It’s no where near California, but Beloit College has a major in Modern Languages. The catalog describes it as: </p>
<p>“The modern languages major is
designed for students who are more
language-oriented than literature-oriented.
It is highly desirable for students
interested in international communications.
For this major, a student draws
up a comprehensive plan of studies that
will include specific academic goals.
The plan must be submitted to the
department of modern languages and
literatures for approval and be officially
accepted before the student may declare
the major.”</p>
<p>The minimum requirements are:</p>
<p>"1. Eleven departmental units:
a. Six units from either French,
German, or Spanish at the 200-
level or above; or Chinese,
Japanese, and Russian from 110
or above. Courses must be taught
in the principal language and must
include:
- One unit of civilization/culture.
- One unit of advanced composition
or stylistics. - One unit of literature.
b. Five units in no more than two
modern foreign languages other
than the one chosen under 1.a.,
above. - Supporting course (1 unit):
a. One relevant non-departmental
course chosen in consultation
with the advisor."</p>
<p>Plus a semester of study abroad, and (recommended) living for at least a semester in one of the language houses on campus. The languages offered are Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Beloit also has an extensive summer immersion language program in Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic.</p>
<p>And FWIW, Beloit is also one of the “Colleges that Change Lives.”</p>