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  • Command of at least one foreign language and in-depth knowledge of cultures other than our own are increasingly important to graduates who seek to make a difference in the world.
  • Based on personal interest and academic/professional goals, Roanoke College students choose to acquire this knowledge of foreign languages and cultures in a variety of ways and in varying degrees.  The basic foreign language requirement, the foreign language majors and minors, and a myriad of study abroad experiences provide all students with many challenging and exciting ways to prepare for a lifetime as citizens of the world. 
  • Each student is encouraged to consult with a member of the department about how best to incorporate foreign language study into her/his own curriculum.