Council Building

The Council Building is one of our academic buildings on campus. Our Writing Center is also located in this building- you can receive additional help in grammar and writing skills and you can even get your papers proofread here!

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Humanities & Languages

🌎 Humanities & Languages

History isn’t made by those who learn how things are done and follow suit. Difference makers think for themselves, imagine new possibilities, and tell different stories. That’s what the study of Humanities prepares you to do.

English

The program provides a strong foundation in literature, writing, and theory while also allowing students to tailor their major through electives. With courses ranging from young adult literature to film, graphic novels, creative writing, and more, you are sure to find something that appeals to you. Our students do well in any career because they have been trained in critical analysis, clear writing, and creative thinking.

French

Spoken in over 43 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, French is truly a world language. With over 220 million speakers, French is projected by some to be the world's most spoken language by 2050.

The French major is perfect for students interested in:

Pursuing careers in international law, business, or government service;
Going into teaching, healthcare, or other fields that are increasingly connected to our local, immigrant communities;
Teaching French at the elementary or secondary level; or
A general humanistic education based on the language and literature of the French-speaking world

Philosophy

With a curriculum that encourages a full range of philosophical thinking, the Philosophy B.A. degree and Minor offer an ideal format for engaged learning. Students can look forward to developing habits of critical and rigorous thinking through reading, writing, and discussion of philosophical texts that explore what it really means to be a human being.

Our students form close mentoring relationships with their professors, and frequent guest speakers and lecturers open them to new perspectives. A philosophy degree will both broaden your understanding and train you to think and write clearly, providing you with valuable skills that can be employed in virtually any career.

Spanish

With the comprehensive B.A. degree and Minor program in Spanish,
students attain language fluency and tailor classes to their interests.
Courses in Spanish enable the student to learn the Spanish language
and become familiar with Hispanic cultures. Majors in Spanish also
study the outstanding figures of Spanish, Latin American, and Spanish
American literature and civilization, and are prepared for graduate
school, government service and careers in the private sector. At JU, we
make sure nothing gets lost in translation.