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Modern Languages
MODERN LANGUAGES

CONTACT

Alison Ridley
Associate Professor of Spanish
Chair, Modern Languages
(540) 362-6676
aridley@hollins.edu

Hollins University
P.O. Box 9693
Roanoke, VA 24020

German and Japanese.

The department of modern languages offers majors in French and Spanish and programs of study in German and Japanese.

German

Students enrolled in German courses will attain appropriate levels of proficiency in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension) and will become familiar with German cultural heritage. Additionally, students may participate in the exchange program at Ludwigsburg University. More info »

Courses in German:

  • GRMN 101, 102: Beginning German (4, 4)

Faculty:
Barbara Hassell, adjunct faculty, B.A., Roanoke College, M.A.L.S., Hollins University

Japanese

Japanese 101, 102 and 111, 112 are taught by Visiting Instructor in Japanese, Yasuko Kumazawa.

In addition, Hollins offers students of Japanese and Asian Studies the opportunity to study in Japan at Kansai Gaidai University. Further information may be found on the Hollins Abroad page on our Web site.

Courses in Japanese

  • JPN 101, 102: Elementary Japanese (4, 4)
  • JPN 111, 112: Intermediate Japanese (4, 4)

Faculty
Yasuko Kumazawa, visiting instructor, B.A., Doshisha University; M.A.L.S., C.A.S., Hollins University

Study abroad

Many students of modern language take the opportunity to study abroad. Hollins makes study abroad as accessible as possible:

  • Multiple programs
  • Abroad credits are applied to graduation requirements
  • Financial aid, including Hollins grants and scholarships, can be applied to any Hollins or affiliated abroad program