
Spanish
Spanish majors at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº learn the language, live the culture and love the opportunities for diving deeper into this rich program.
Language is a bridge between people and cultures. Knowing a language opens up new career and internship opportunities worldwide. And at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº, there are even more reasons to study a world language.
Students may pursue a major, minor, or undergraduate certificate in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº. For specific program information, click on the individual languages below.
ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº is unique to offer world language students the opportunity to develop their oral proficiency at . In addition to programs in Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº students can learn the fundamentals of Arabic, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, or Swedish through internships in the summer programs for elementary and secondary students at the Language Villages.
If you studied French, German, or Spanish during high school and will be studying the same language at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº, this inventory must be taken before you register for courses.
Spanish majors at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº learn the language, live the culture and love the opportunities for diving deeper into this rich program.
Immerse yourself in French through food, films, literature, and unforgettable Francophone experiences.
Dive into German culture through music, philosophy and art, learn the language of Europe's leader in innovation.
Study the most widely spoken language in the world and learn about China's rich history and culture.
Study away in the birthplace of Western Culture or build a foundation in Italian language.
Expand your horizons and explore other cultures all across the world with ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº's Study Away opportunities.
In addition to the five languages offered by the world languages and cultures department, students may take courses in Greek and Latin through the Greek and Roman studies department or biblical Hebrew through the religion department.
The ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº Language Institute is offered through a partnership with . Courses are open to anyone (post-high school) interested in exploring a new language.
The Graduate Certificate Program in [Language] prepares language teachers to teach their language through dual-credit programs with two-year and four-year partner institutions.
The Master of Education in World Language Instruction is a hybrid program ideal for working world language and TESOL teachers.
Our programs are dedicated to engaging students in the classroom and providing opportunities to apply what you have learned in the real world as well, both at home and abroad. And with ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº, your journey doesn't end after four years.
ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº students and Moorhead English Language Learners bond during poetry partnership.
With the help of a tuneful teacher, a group of dedicated ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº students learning German have found a fun new way to hone their skills through song — Der ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº Deutschchor.
Six Spanish majors and minors went on a trip led by Dr. Fanny Roncal Ramirez, associate professor of Spanish. The group traveled to Havana, Cuba, for a PEAK experience like no other in Fall 2023.
As part of her many efforts to promote multilingualism, Dr. Gay Rawson, professor of French and chair of world languages and cultures, met with several lawmakers to help shine a spotlight on the need for more support of language education across the United States. These meetings were part of Language Advocacy Days 2023, hosted by the Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies.
Paula Ramirez ’25 uses data analytics to help resolve social disparities resulting from environmental injustice.
With plans to pursue a career as a hospital administrator, Washington native Kailey Thomas ’25 chose ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº for its healthcare leadership program.