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Academic Programs

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General Requirements

Majors must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.50 grade point average in all courses attempted in the major and must demonstrate or attain at least 2302 (fourth semester) level proficiency in a second foreign language.

Degree Information

Our curriculum is student-centered, competency-based, and includes significant critical thinking and problem solving exercises, text analysis, socio-historical contextualizing, etc. As much as budgetary considerations allow, we encourage small group instruction necessary for learning languages, cultures and literatures. We are constantly seeking resources to add new languages representing Houston’s diverse ethnic groups. MCL aspires to foster a commitment to life-long learning and provides an environment where students develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills consistent with the highest standards.

Study Abroad

The department currently offers the following opportunities: