在成功完成圣. Bonaventure University:

Graduates will have developed the four skills of language learning. 具体来说,他们:

• will be able to understand native speech in the target language;
• will be able to speak and be understood in the target language;
• will be able to read in the target language;
• will be able to write in the target language.

• 将能够阐述政治和历史方面的研究，在他们选择的文学作品;
• will be able to discuss the culture of the countries studied.

• will be able to read and understand major works and authors.
• will be able to elaborate on the different genres — narrative, poetry, theater.

外语能力是受过通识教育的人的标志之一. 它允许个人以自己的方式与外国人民交流，并获得第一手资料, authentic knowledge of foreign cultures by allowing entrance into their world of expression and thought.

学习另一种语言不仅为学生打开了一种外国文化的大门，而且使他们熟悉了一套不熟悉的语言习惯和形式; it also provides a contrast against which their own cultural and linguistic conventions can be perceived and better understood.  

我们生活在这样一个时代，与外国的有效互动不仅对经济繁荣至关重要, but also for mutual survival. 因此, it is very important 使学生获得成功地与具有不同文化遗产的国家打交道所必需的技能和知识.

学习外语是在世界各国之间建立积极沟通渠道的关键一步.

Undergraduate broad learning goals

1. Basic knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences, specialized knowledge in a particular area of study, and the ability to integrate knowledge from different academic disciplines. 
2. The ability to think constructively, 批判性的, 和创造性的, including competencies in analytic inquiry, 定量的素养, 信息素养, 证据推理, 以及解决问题的能力.
3. Competence in multimodal communication with special emphasis on oral, 写, and digital communication, including an understanding of key issues relating to their use.
4. 了解社会问题，寻求解决方案，并成为负责任的公民.
5. An ability to engage with ultimate questions of a metaphysical, 神学, and philosophical nature.
6. 对天主教传统的基本理解和对方济各会运动中所表达的智力和道德美德的欣赏.g., 谦卑, 同情, 正义与和平, 爱智慧, and the inherent goodness of all creation).

部门目标

目标1. Students will develop the four skills of language learning.

目的:

1. Students will be able to understand native speech in the target language.
2. Students will be able to speak and be understood in the target language.
3. Students will be able to read in the target language.
4. Students will be able to write in the target language.

目标2. 学生将培养对文化的理解和对差异的欣赏.

目的:

1. Students will know the geography of areas where the target language is spoken.
2. 学生将了解目标语言使用国家的政治结构.
3. 学生将了解使用目标语言的国家的历史.
4. 学生将熟悉目标语言使用地区的文化.g. Art, Literature, Music.
5. 学生将熟悉目标语言使用地区的文化和习俗.

目标3. 学生将掌握目标语言使用国的文学知识.

目的:

1. Students will read and understand major works and authors.
2. Students will be aware of historical and cultural perspectives.
3. Students will know the different genres – narrative, poetry, theater.
4. Students will have an understanding of literary criticism and techniques.      
   

目标4. 学生将享受充分的准备，使他们能够积极参与他们所选择的领域，作为世界语言和文化研究系的毕业生. Bonaventure University.

目的:

1. Students will be able to pass the Comprehensive Departmental Exam, which will include grammar review, culture and literature.
2. 学生将有机会成为Sigma Delta Pi和Pi Delta Phi的成员. 作为这些荣誉社团的成员，他们将发起校园和社区服务活动.