Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 
    
2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Language for International Trade BA


This program integrates the study of international languages and cultures with preparation in international trade and business.

The objective of this major is to prepare students for international careers with the necessary business and language skills. Students in French/Spanish participate in an internship in a business/industrial work environment either in the U.S. or abroad where French/Spanish is spoken. Students may take examinations leading to certification in Business French/Spanish. See details below. The major consists of study in the following three areas: (1) specialized studies in language, (2) business and economics, and (3) required cognates.

Total Credits - 51-52


The Language for International Trade BA includes all the pre-requisites for an MBA degree.

Required Business Cognates - 6


Concentration 1: French - 30-31


This program integrates the study of international languages and cultures with preparation in international trade and business.

The objective of this major is to prepare students for international careers with the necessary business and language skills. Students in French participate in an internship in a business/industrial work environment either in the U.S. or abroad where French is spoken. Students may take examinations leading to certification in Business French. See details below. The major consists of study in the following three areas: (1) specialized studies in language, (2) business and economics, and (3) required cognates.

All majors are required to attend a full academic year, excluding summer sessions, at the Adventist University of France, Collonges, France.

ACA Courses - 9


  • FREN321 - Advanced Composition - 2 credits
  • FREN341 - Advanced Grammar - 4 credits
  • FREN351 - Advanced Spoken Language - 2 credits
  • FREN361 - Text Analysis - 1 credit

Concentration 2: Spanish - 30-31


This program integrates the study of the Spanish language and culture with preparation in international trade and business. The objective of this major is to prepare students for international careers with the necessary business and language skills. Students in Spanish participate in an internship in a business/industrial work environment either in the U.S. or abroad where Spanish is spoken. Students may take examinations leading to certification in Business Spanish. See details below. The major consists of study in the following three areas: (1) specialized studies in language, (2) business and economics, and (3) required cognates. All majors are required to attend a full academic year, excluding summer sessions, at Colegio Adventista de Sagunto, Spain, or Universidad Adventista del Plata, Argentina.

ACA Courses - 9


Advanced Grammar


One of the following courses:

  • SPAN 351, 352, 353, 451, 452, 453

Advanced Composition


One of the following courses:

  • SPAN 361, 362, 363, 461, 462, 463

Advanced Conversation


One of the following courses:

  • SPAN 371, 372, 373, 471, 472, 473