Departmental Information
- Where We Are & How To Reach Us
- Our Faculty
- Degree Programs
- Major Programs
- B.A. & M.B.A.
- International Students
- Teacher Education
- Placement & Credit By Examination
- Departmental History
- Strategic Plan
Our Department is located in the Foreign Languages Building on the main Tech campus. The main office is in room 201 on the second floor.
How to reach us:
Phone: (806) 742 3145; FAX: (806) 742 3306 E-Mail: CMLL@TTU.EDU. Mailing address:
The Department of Classical & Modern Languages
Texas Tech University
P.O. Box 42071
Lubbock, Texas USA 79409-2071
Degree Programs We Offer:
Bachelor of Arts in CLASSICS, FRENCH, GERMAN, and SPANISH
Master of Arts in APPLIED LINGUISTICS, CLASSICAL HUMANITIES, GERMAN, and ROMANCE LANGUAGES
Doctor of Philosophy in SPANISH
The department participates in the RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES program at the undergraduate level and the LATIN AMERICAN AREA STUDIES program at the undergraduate level as well as in the minor at the master’s and doctoral level. The department also participates in the ethnic studies, honors, linguistics, comparative literature, and teacher education programs. See the section on Special and Interdepartmental Programs of the College of Arts and Sciences.
An undergraduate major in French, German, Latin, or Spanish consists of 30 hours at the 2000-level and above including a minimum of five 4000-level courses. German majors may substitute GERM 3305 and 3306 for two of the five 4000-level courses. The Latin major consists of 18 hours of Classics or Classical Studies courses, LAT 2301, 2302, and six hours of 4000 Latin. Students pursuing teacher certification must replace Classics with advanced Latin to complete 24 hours in Latin per se.
This is a program, of great practical value, made possible by cooperation between this department and the College of Business Administration. Undergraduate students may major in one of four languages–French, German, Russian Language and Area Studies, or Spanish–while minoring in Business. One more year earns an MBA and a chance to participate in the international business community.
A minor may be obtained in classical studies and in French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian or Spanish. Normally, a minimum of 18 hours in one language (not including 1501) is required (15 hours beginning at the 2000 level in German), including at least 3 hours at he 4000-level. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credits are accepted by the department.
Resident Courses:
Students who are minors are required to take at least one upper level class (3 SCH) in residence in the target language at Texas Tech University. Students who are majors are required to take at least three upper level classes (9 SCH) in residence in the target language at Texas Tech University. Students who study abroad with the University programs (which involve faculty from our department) may include those courses among the required courses. Foreign study courses taken through approved exchange programs or other programs which may be affiliated with Texas Tech, such as the University of the Americas in Puebla (and others of a similar nature), are not considered as resident courses.
Students wishing to obtain information on a major or minor in one of these languages should consult the department chairperson for a list of advisors. These advisors can provide information on all aspects of the major and minor programs, including career opportunities. A grade of at least C in all major and minor courses is required.
To fulfill the general Bachelor of Arts requirements, students must complete 6 semester hours in the same language at the sophomore level or above. A student who enrolls in the first-year sequence will have an 11-16 hour requirement.
The regular first and second year foreign language courses (1301, 1501, or 1507 through 2302) are sequential. Students with two years of high school French, German, Latin or Spanish are required to enroll in FREN 1507, GERM 1507, LAT 1507 or SPAN 1507. Those students enrolled in French, German or Latin 1507 but judged not qualified for 1507 are required to take 1501 pass-fail.
Successful completion of lower-numbered courses or equivalent competency is a prerequisite for the higher-numbered courses. A student who has received credit for an upper division course (3000-4000) may not subsequently receive credit for lower division courses (1000-2000) in the same language. These higher-numbered course allow students to pursue their particular interests in language, civilization, and literature. Students enrolled in Spanish have the opportunity to study in Mexico with the annual summer Mexico Field Course Program or semester-long courses at the Texas Tech Center in Sevilla, Spain.
Students enrolled in German may earn credit by attending a German Study Abroad program. Programs include Summer-only or full semester (Fall/Spring) terms. Students in the program may not receive credit towards a major or minor in German for any course below GERM 2302, unless completed prior to departure and must complete a 33-hour major if they participate in the program twice.
Instruction is offered in Russian language and literature with independent study available in Slavic and some East European subjects. For information on a BA degree or a minor in Russian Language and Area Studies, see the description of the program under "Arts and Sciences Special Programs." Students who studied Russian before coming to Texas Tech should consult the advisor in Russian to determine the level at which to register for further study. Students enrolled in Russian have the option to earn credit by participating in study tours of Russia. These are regularly offered.
The following courses may not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any bachelor’s degree: GERM 4312, RUSN 2303, 3301, 3302, 4301.
For purposes of certification, teaching fields are offered in French, German, Latin, and Spanish. The standard program requires 24-27 hours at the 2000-level and above, which must include 9 hours of 4000-level courses in the specific language (12 hours in German). Students seeking secondary certification in French and Spanish must complete LING 4311, preferably before their student teaching, as part of the teaching field. Students seeking bilingual education endorsement, ESL endorsement, or secondary or elementary certification in French, German, Latin, or Spanish should consult with advisors in the College of Education and in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures.