Teaching Licensure
Students can obtain K-12 licensure in French or Spanish by double majoring in the respective language and Education Studies. Students pursuing these double majors have the same requirements within the Department of Modern Language Studies as do other majors. Students interested in pursuing a teaching career in German may do so by completing the requirements for the German Track, a minor in Education Studies, and then acquiring certification at a graduate institution.
Majors and Minors
"I'm thrilled to return to Germany, a country and people I have grown to love and admire, and I hope to continue the tradition of sharing experiences and exploring knowledge in a passionate, engaged, and intentional way."
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language Studies tracks include:
- French Track (Students may not declare a French major at this time. French classes will not be offered until further notice.)
- German/German Studies Track
- Japanese Studies Track
- Spanish Track
Modern Language Studies minors include:
- French Language and Society (Students may not declare a French minor at this time. French classes will not be offered until further notice.)
- German Language and Society
- Spanish Language and Society
- Japanese Language and Society
College Catalog
For more information about courses for the Modern Language Studies Department, visit the online, searchable College Catalog. The Undergraduate Catalog also includes academic department and major information, academic regulations and resources, admission standards and requirements, and tuition, fees, and financial aid information.
Modern Language Studies Department News and Events
“Alp Dreams” takes students on an adventure, traveling the spectacular trails of Bavaria, Switzerland, and Austria, while reciting tales of magic mountains and following their twists and turns to historical Alpträume.
French major Khassir Atchabao '20 shares how he was swept away by the beauty and hospitality of Senegal and how his experience shaped his understanding of the world today.
Jameson Lynch '20 found his second home while studying abroad in Germany. He shares his experience as a teaching assistant on his second trip to Munich.
Psychology and Modern Language Studies (Spanish) double major Andrew Orchowsky ’20 uses the lessons he learned at Guilford to land a job he’s passionate about, teaching Spanish, amidst a pandemic.
Spanish major Margaret Brown ’20 credits her success finding a job during the pandemic to Guilford’s hands-on learning experiences.
Caleb Bausman ’19, Ian Stafford ’18, Jameson Lynch ’20, and Quinn Candelaria ’20 recently received prestigious Fulbright Teaching Scholarships in Germany and Austria.
Not even a pandemic can stop Liz Dizon ’22 from immersing herself in the Japanese language and culture. Find out how she's making the most of her Guilford years.
Drawn to Spanish since high school, Khaira Bolden ’21 double-majored in Modern Language Studies and International Studies at Guilford. She wanted to connect with people around her who speak different languages.
Psychology major Finn Shepherd ’19 went local when he chose Guilford College for undergrad, and he expanded his worldview when he chose to add a major in German. Now a graduate student in Wisconsin, read about his big plans for the future.
Read about five Guilfordians who landed in Austria via the Fulbright Program, thanks to support and encouragement from Modern Language Studies Professor Dave Limburg (German).
Meet Calley Hull ’23, a Modern Language Studies (Spanish) and English double major with a minor in Communications, who has big plans for her future, including giving back to the community as a teacher.
