The fundamentals of a foreign language should be learned during your undergraduate training. Real proficiency in a language, however, is usually achieved only through time spent living among native speakers.
Fordham Spanish, Portuguese, and French Courses
A limited number of IPED students who wish to remain current in their
knowledge of either Spanish, Portuguese or French may enroll, in addition
to their regular courses, in one language course each semester on an audit
basis at no cost. Students interested in auditing a language course at
Fordham should first see the IPED Director for permission.
Overseas Language Immersion Programs
Many students already have a good background in a foreign language,
but are still not proficient since they lack the experience of living in
an environment where they must constantly speak the language. These students
are urged to apply for a Language
Immersion Study Award. Recipients of a Language Immersion Study Award
can spend the summer after their first year of study in an overseas language
immersion program.
Non-Western Languages
Students who are US citizens and who are interested in a non-western
language should consider applying for a National
Security Education Program Fellowship (NSEP). NSEP Fellows receive
funding for one year of overseas language training. These students should
be in contact with the Graduate School's Prestigious Fellowship Advisor
who will assist them in the preparation of their application.