The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Butler University

MA398, Actuarial Mathematics II: Multiple
state models, multiple decrement models,
valuation theory for pension plans and ruin
models. Prerequisite: MA397. (U/G)(3).
Spring even-numbered years.
MA399, Financial Derivatives: Put-call parity,
binomial options, Black-Scholes formula,
delta-hedging, lognormal distribution,
Brownian motion and Ito’s lemma. Prerequisite:
MA395. (U)(3). Spring odd-numbered years.
MA401, 402, 403, Independent Study:
Provides an opportunity for qualified students
to pursue special topics under the guidance
of a department staff member. Prerequisite:
Permission of department. (U/G)(1, 2 or 3).
Fall and spring.
MA411, Internship: Supervised work experience
directly related to the major area of study. The
student is required to present his or her internship
work in a seminar to a group of students
and faculty. Prerequisites: Junior or senior
standing and permission of department.
(U/G)(3). Fall and spring.
MA471, 472, 473, Topics in Mathematics:
In-depth study of special topics not covered
in regular courses. Prerequisite: Permission of
department. (U/G)(1, 2 or 3). Fall and spring.
MA490, Senior Seminar: Intended for seniors
majoring in mathematics, this seminar features
student presentations on mathematical topics
and selected readings. Prerequisites: 15 hours of
mathematics and junior standing or permission
of department. (U)(1). Spring only.
MA499, Honors Thesis: (U)(3). Fall and spring.
Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures Department
Administration
Terri Carney, Ph.D., department chair
Professors
Larry W. Riggs, Ph.D.; Linda M. Willem,
Ph.D.
Associate Professors
Terri Carney, Ph.D.; Eloise Sureau-Hale,
Ph.D.; Sylvie Vanbaelen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
Irune del Rio Gabiola, Ph.D.; Xiaoqing Liu,
Ph.D.; Gabriela Muniz, Ph.D.; Jose Alexander
Quintanilla, Ph.D.
175 Butler University
Instructors
Liliana Goens, M.A.; Elisa Lucchi-Riester,
M.A.; Sarah Painitz, Ph.D.; Juan Pablo Rodríguez,
Ph.D.
Why Study Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures?
The study of languages, literatures and
cultures gives students access to a broader
global community, invites them to deepen their
engagement with other linguistic and cultural
traditions, and teaches them to be sensitive
and critical readers of cultural texts. Becoming
proficient or fluent in another language also enhances
self-reflection, increases self-knowledge,
and heightens awareness of one’s own community
and place in the world.
The communicative skills that students
sharpen in our classrooms are increasingly
valuable in many fields — business, education,
fine arts, government, media, social services and
others. A language major or minor pairs well
with a variety of other majors, and many of
our students choose to combine language study
with areas that include: History, International
Studies, Health Sciences, Biology, Anthropology,
Religion, Philosophy and Pharmacy.
Why Study Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures at Butler?
The Butler Modern Language faculty
members hail from all over the world, including
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, China, Columbia,
France and Spain, and their wide variety of
linguistic and cultural expertise enriches our
curriculum and keeps students connected
to the global communities they represent.
Students who study with us find they are well
supported by the resources we have available
in the Modern Language Center, where they
often study for quizzes on our comfy chairs,
watch foreign language films, and work on
group projects around our computer stations.
Modern Language students choose from a wide
variety of well-established study abroad options,
from a three-week program in Mexico to a full
semester in Germany and more. They can also
try a service-learning course that connects them
to local language communities where they can
use their language skills to communicate with
native speakers. Given the interdisciplinarity of
our programs, students often find creative and
productive ways to combine our majors and
minors with other areas.
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