Our Language, Culture, and Business (LCB) major is designed to prepare students to use their language and culture skills and knowledge in their professional careers. Unlike traditional language and culture majors offered at many colleges and universities, Bentley’s LCB major focuses less on literature and linguistics and more on practical applications of the language and the study of world cultures—including the culture of business in other parts of the world. Our curriculum includes advanced grammar courses in composition and conversation, translation courses, Language for Business courses, as well as classes on film, literature, and other forms of cultural production. The major is designed for students of languages of all levels, according to the specialization chosen.
The Language, Culture, and Business major consists of eight courses (24 credits), two of which will be from a business discipline. All students must also complete an applied learning experience, which may include a study abroad program or an internship—either at home or abroad. In addition, the major requires that students complete a Business Studies major or minor.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 24 | |
Two of the following: | 6 | |
International Accounting 1 | ||
International Economics | ||
International Economic Growth and Development | ||
Modern Economic Systems | ||
Economics of the European Union | ||
International Finance 2 | ||
International Project Finance 3 | ||
Strategies in International Corporation Communication | ||
Effective Business Presentations: Crisis Communication | ||
Digital Public Relations | ||
Crisis Communication Management | ||
International Business Law | ||
Managing Diversity in the Workplace | ||
Management of International Operations | ||
Managing in the Global Business Environment | ||
International Management Behavior | ||
International Marketing | ||
One faculty led study abroad business course | ||
In addition, Language, Culture and Business majors must take at least six courses within their concentration: | 18 | |
Chinese | ||
Italian | ||
French | ||
Spanish |
Concentration in Chinese
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 18 | |
MLCH 102 | Elementary Chinese II 4 | 3 |
MLCH 105 | Chinese Basic Course: A Practical Approach | 3 |
MLCH 201 | Intermediate Chinese I | 3 |
or MLCH 207 | Learn Chinese through Learning Chinese Music | |
MLCH 202 | Intermediate Chinese II | 3 |
MLCH 204 | Chinese for Business — Exploring Real Companies | 3 |
or MLCH 208 | Chinese for Business II -- Exploring Real Companies | |
One of the following: | 3 | |
Another MLCH 300-Level or Higher | ||
Internship in Modern Language | ||
Internship in Modern Language |
Concentration in Italian
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 18 | |
MLIT 201 | Intermediate Italian I 4 | 3 |
MLIT 202 | Intermediate Italian II 4 | 3 |
MLIT 304 | Italian for Cinema | 3 |
MLIT 402 | Seminar in Italian | 3 |
One of the following: | 3 | |
Directed Study in Italian | ||
Internship in Modern Language | ||
Internship in Modern Language |
Concentration in French
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 18 | |
MLFR 201 | Intermediate French I 4 | 3 |
MLFR 202 | Intermediate French II 4 | 3 |
MLFR 206 | Spoken Contemporary French | |
MLFR 301 | Contemporary Francophone Cultures | 3 |
MLFR 302 | French for Business | 3 |
One of the following: | 3 | |
Another MLFR 300-Level or Higher | ||
ML 420 | Internship in Modern Language | 0 |
Internship in Modern Language |
Concentration in Spanish
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 18 | |
MLSP 201 | Intermediate Spanish I 4 | 3 |
MLSP 202 | Intermediate Spanish II 4 | 3 |
or MLSP 205 | Intermediate Spanish Language Immersion | |
MLSP 203 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 |
or MLSP 206 | Advanced Spanish Conversation | |
MLSP 302 | Spanish for Business | 3 |
MLSP 312 | Spanish for Business II: A Practical Approach | 3 |
Another MLSP 300-Level or Higher | 3 |
1 | Pre-Req: AC 312 |
2 | Pre-Req: FI 306 or FI 307 |
3 | Pre-Req: FI 307 |
4 | If placed above these levels, the student must take additional classes to complete the minimum six courses. |