What languages are offered at RWU?

Roger Williams University currently offers language training in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Hebrew, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish and American Sign Language.

What is the sequence of courses in languages?

The introductory skills courses that are offered at the 100-level include Elementary I, Elementary II.  At the 200-level, there are skills courses called Intermediate I, as well as courses covering topics of culture, such as drama.  The 300-level courses include advanced grammar, composition, conversation, and literature.

What is the entry-level course for new students studying languages?

Students starting a new language will start in Elementary I.  Students who are continuing previous studies will enter a language sequence based on the results of their placement testing.  The results of their tests can place them anywhere in  100- to 300-level courses.

Who takes foreign language courses at RWU?

Students study languages at the college-level for various reasons. First, students can select the language major or the language/secondary education dual major. Second, students can select the language minor or core concentration.  In addition, students studying abroad are required to take a semester of the language that they will use and often choose to do that here, instead of in their destination country.

Furthermore, students who are pursuing fields that are frequently bilingual, such as criminal justice and construction management, use the electives allowed by their major to develop their language skills. This skill makes them more attractive to potential employers as well as more effective in their workplace.