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‘Simlish’ Language Major to Be Added to Course Catalogue for Fall 2021

By Sharts and Rec , in Campus Life , at April 27, 2021 Tags: , , , , , ,

In an official statement released last week, Dean of Liberal Arts Pamela Matthews confirmed that Simlish, the official language of the online game “The Sims,” will be added to the available language majors offered at Texas A&M University. Due to the cultural impact of the video game franchise, the College of Liberal Arts made the reportedly unanimous decision, expanding choices for students looking to learn a language and supporting a widely-known yet underrepresented group.

“After seeing that Texas A&M didn’t offer any courses in American Sign Language, I was disappointed,” said incoming freshman Cori Lawrence. “But once I saw that I could take Simlish, I knew this was the school for me.”

Texas A&M University offers a diverse set of courses such as Texas BBQ (ANSC 117) and Understanding Wine (HORT 420), which allow students to expand their knowledge in these areas and connect with one another. Already, Simlish has caught the attention of many students.

The Simlish major will also include courses that explore the cultural aspects of The Sims. Some courses that will be offered this fall are SIMS 101 (Foundations of Simlish), SIMS 203 (Advanced Simlish Grammar), SIMS 343 (Gender Roles in The Sims), and SIMS 485 (Directed Studies).

 

— Sharts and Rec