Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
The University of New Mexico

 


Frequently Asked Questions

1)
Where is the FLL office?
Address:
Ortega Hall 229
MSC03 2080
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505)277-4771
2)
Why should I study a foreign language? Doesn't everyone speak English?
You will enhance your employability, regardless of your major, in this tight job market. Moreover one in five jobs in USA depends upon foreign trade and English doesn't help much when you are selling abroad. Foreign language skills will increase both your cognitive and occupational flexibility in a future job market. See our career page.
   
3)
What languages and degrees are offered in FLL?
We teach Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin and Russian Languages. The degrees we offer are B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.
Undergraduate
Language
Degree Options
Arabic No Major or Minor
Chinese No Major or Minor
Languages Major and Minor
Classics Major and Minor
Comparative Lit. Major and Minor
French Major and Minor
German Major and Minor
Italian Only Minor
Japanese Only Minor
Russian Major and Minor

Graduate
Language
Degree Options
Classics M.A.
M.A.
M.A. & Ph.D.
M.A.
   
4)
What is the B.A. in Languages?
It is an interdisciplinary major offered through the Department of Foreign Language and Literatures in conjunction with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Department of Linguistics. For more info click here.
   
5)
Should I take the degree option to learn a language?

No. You can learn a language by taking the basic courses. The best way to know the type of course to be taken to learn a language is by speaking to a language advisor. For a list of advisors see below.

Undergraduate
Language
Advisor Name
Director of Undergraduate Studies Monica Cyrino
Classical Studies Monica Cyrino
Comparative Lit & Cultural Studies Warren Smith, Susanne Baackmann
French Raji Vallury
German Katja Schröter
Italian Rachele Duke
Japanese & Asian Studies Lori Brau
Latin Warren Smith
Russian & Russian Studies Natasha Kolchevska

Graduate
Language
Advisor Name
Classical Studies Warren Smith
   
6)
If I can learn the language without a degree option then why go for the degree?
If you go for the degree option, you'll undoubtedly gain information and skills that you'll use for the rest of your life, no matter what career you choose. Degree will enable you to:
         Express your thoughts clearly in speech and in writing.
         Grasp abstract concepts and theories.
         Increase your understanding of the world and its community.
   
7)
Where can I obtain additional info about foreign languages or international program?
Feel free to contact--
Front office, Foreign Languages and Literatures 229 Ortega Hall, contact number 505-277-4771
Students who are majoring in a foreign language.
The best way is to contact an advisor for each language. See question #5.
   
8)
Do you teach Spanish and Portugese languages?
No. Spanish and Portugese languages have a separate department at UNM. They are located in room 235 in Ortega Hall. Their contact number is 505-277-5907.