Languages in Missions

Students may gain academic credit by participation in service-oriented fieldwork under the direction of Samford faculty and on-site supervisory personnel through a number of organizations, such as the Rio Grande River Ministry, the Southern Baptist Mission Boards, and various other missions agencies. This practicum is a wonderful opportunity for students considering careers in missions or social work and for those who wish to use their developing language skills in service to others.

Fren 361-362-363-364 LANGUAGE MISSIONS INTERNSHIP
Missions fieldwork in a French-speaking country under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate-mid language proficiency or higher as an elective. Many also count as an upper-level major elective. Credits: 1-4 each term of service. Maximum credits: 8. Maximum credits applicable to major or minor: 4.

Span 342 ADVANCED CAREER STUDIES: SPANISH FOR MISSIONS
A mentor-guided procticum in career-specific language acquisition at the advanced level. Prerequisite: Successful completion of intermediate courses (Span 201 and 202) or the equivalent; or permission of the department. Credits: 2.

Span 361-362-363-364 LANGUAGE MISSIONS INTERNSHIP
Mission fieldwork in a Spanish-speaking country under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel.  Open to all students with intermediate-mid language proficiency or higher as an elective.  May also count as upper-level major elective.  Prerequisite:  Permission of/placement by the department.  Credits: 1-4 each term of service.  Maximum credits:  8 Maximum credits applicable to major or minor: 4.

Ger 361-362-363-364 LANGUAGE MISSIONS INTERNSHIP
Missions fieldwork in a German-speaking country under the direction of a Samford faculty an on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate-mid language proficiency or higher as an elective. May also count as upper-level major elective. Prerequisite: Permission of/placement by the department. Credits:1-4 each term of service. Maximum credits: 8. Maximum credits applicable to major or minor: 4