World Languages
- Would you like to become more connected with our global community?
- Have you considered how you could become a more effective witness for Christ in other cultures?
- Would you like to be able to communicate with citizens of other countries when you travel abroad?
- Do you want to have a linguistic advantage in the job market?
We can help you make these goals a reality in your life!
The goals of the world languages department are to aid students in:
- gaining knowledge and appreciation of languages other than English; that is, their linguistic structure and the cultures and literatures that make use of these languages;
- achieving an appropriate level of proficiency in each of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing;
- reaching some understanding of language as an important aspect of man's being created in the image of God, and a basic means of expressing God's love and salvation in a meaningful and personal way.
Four semesters of Arabic study (Modern Standard Arabic, with some exposure to Egyptian and other dialects) enable students to converse at a basic level on everyday topics and read and write at a beginning intermediate level. Horizons expand as students become familiar with the very different structure and writing system of this non-European language and learn something about the cultures and worldviews of its speakers.
French students at Covenant are excited about learning not only the structure and vocabulary of the language, but also the fascinating differences in modern French culture and society. The advanced students study the details of correct French pronunciation and the richness of French literature during the 16th through the 18th centuries. Our students take advantage of study-abroad opportunities in Aix-en-Provence in southern France.
German students at Covenant are immersed in the rich culture of German-speaking Europe whether in conversation or in film studies, history or literature. With opportunities for service to the largest language group in Europe with MTW in eastern Berlin and study abroad during the academic year or in the summer, students are provided with additional incentives for further language development.
Spanish is becoming ever more popular and useful even here in our own nation. Even the beginning student has ample opportunity to practice with native speakers of Spanish, either here on campus or in the Chattanooga / Northwest Georgia community. You will learn conversational skills and structure in the beginning and intermediate levels, as well as interesting cultural information about the Spanish-speaking world. In the advanced levels you will study the structure, stylistics, literature, phonetics, culture, civilization, conversation and other aspects of the language in-depth.
American Sign Language, a language quickly growing in popularity due to its uniqueness and beauty, is the language of the Deaf Community right here in the United States. Students will learn beginning to intermediate conversational skills, vocabulary, and structure, with a special focus on aspects unique to a visual language. They will also delve into the rich history and culture of the American Deaf Community, dispelling common misconceptions and myths that surround the language and its native users.
Recent Senior Capstone Projects
- “What’s the Verdict Regarding the Function and Usage of Slang”
- “The Chicano Movement: Social Justice and Identity in Mexican-American Activism”
- “An Exploration of Cultural Identity in North African Francophone Literature”
- “National Socialism as Seen through the Eyes of Hobbes’ Work: A New Leviathan”
- “A Study of Eighteenth Century French Botanical Exploration Efforts in North America”
- “Educational Challenges of English Language Learners”
- “German Giant Volkswagen and its Impact on the Outside World’s View of Germany and the Germans”
Where Our Alumni Are
Graduate Schools
- Covenant College, Graduate School of Education
- Brown University
- Middlebury College
- Cornell University, Summer Institute of Linguistics
- University of Georgia Law School
- Pennsylvania State University
- Indiana University
- University of Alabama
- University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
Job Outcomes for World Languages majors
- Missionary to Senegal, Mission to the World
- Assistant lecturer in English at the Universite de Nantes
- Founder, French Learning Center for Homeschooling
- French teacher, Chattanooga Christian School
- World Harvest Church Plant, Spain
- Administrative assistant in German & English, Volkswagen
- English as a second language teacher, EC Boston
- Spanish teacher, Chattanooga Christian School
Graduate School of Education
Undergraduate Departments, Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Programs
Academic Certificates
- Arts Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Journalism and Society
- Medical Ethics Consultation
- Neuroscience
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Art
- Art, 2-D Concentration
- Art, 3-D Concentration
- Art, Art History Concentration
- Art, Graphic Design Concentration
- Art, Photography Concentration
- Art minor
- Art History minor
Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration
- Biblical & Theological Studies minor
- Biblical Languages minor
- History of Christianity minor
- Missions minor
- Youth Ministry minor
Biology
- Biology, Biomedical Concentration
- Biology, Environmental Concentration
- Biology, General
- Biology, Health Professions Concentration
- Biology minor
Business
- Business
- Business, Accounting Concentration
- Business, Finance Concentration
- Business, Marketing Concentration
- Sport Management
- Business minor
- Sport Management minor
Chemistry
- Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration
- Chemistry, General
- Biochemistry minor
- Chemistry minor
Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Science minor
Economics & Community Development
- Community Development
- Economics
- Community Development minor
- Economics minor
Education
- Education Studies
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program
- Education minor
Engineering 3:2 Program
- Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration
English
- English
- English, Writing Concentration
- English minor
- Writing minor
Health, Wellness and Coaching
- Coaching minor
History, Politics, and International Studies
- History
- History, Art History Concentration
- Political Science
- International Studies
- History minor
- Political Science minor
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations
Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics minor
Music
- Music, Church Music Concentration
- Music, Creative Studies Concentration
- Music, General Music Concentration
- Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration
- Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration
- Music, Organ Performance Concentration
- Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration
- Music, Piano Performance Concentration
- Music, Vocal Performance Concentration
- Music minor
Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy minor
Physics
- Physics
- Physics minor
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology minor
Sociology
- Sociology
- Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration
- Sociology minor
Theatre
- Theatre
- Theatre minor
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
- French minor
- Spanish minor