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Why Study a Language at ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº?

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.

Programs of Study

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.

Language Placement Inventory

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.

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Additional 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.

More in Four

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.

Learning German by Singing

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.

6 Students' Trip to Cuba

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.

Faculty Activity

Building Opportunities Through Multilingualism

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.

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World Languages and Cultures

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Dr. Gay Rawson

Chair, World Languages and Cultures; Professor of French; Program Director, ÄϹÏÓ°Ôº Language Institute French, World Languages and Cultures, Women's and Gender Studies