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Romance Literatures
Pomona College's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures offers courses in both Spanish and French language, literature, and culture. The emphasis of a major or a minor in Spanish and French is on oral proficiency as well as literacy in the language. The upper-division classes (numbered 100 or above) focus on the development of analytical skills, primarily through intensive critical study of literary texts and films. In addition, RLL courses strive to take advantage of recent technology as it relates to the study of language and culture.

To foster an awareness and understanding of a culture different from one's own, departmental courses are often interdisciplinary in approach, introducing art and music; historical background; social, philosophical, or political issues; and other cultural concerns. Many are cross-linked with the programs in Women's Studies, Chicano Studies, Latin American Studies, and Media Studies. The department also strongly supports the Study Abroad Program. The Foreign Language Resource Center, located in the renovated Mason Hall, will offer state-of-the-art audio, computer, and video equipment and a growing film library further to enrich and supplement the study of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures.

The major in French, Spanish or Romance Literatures is especially suitable for acquiring a liberal arts background and developing analytical skills. It also heightens awareness of language per se and generally strengthens one's knowledge of English. When combined with work in History, Politics, or Economics, it usually assures access to employment in business or government. Pomona College statistics on student admissions to programs in law and medicine indicate that Spanish and French majors demonstrate an equal rate of success in comparison to their peers in sciences. In addition, because of the growing need for romance language teachers at all levels, particularly in the field of bilingual education, the romance language major offers particular advantages to those interested in entering the teaching profession.
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Pomona College - Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
550 N. Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-6324
Phone: 909-621-8616  Email: Denise Miller
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