Welcome! ترحيب 欢迎 Bienvenue! Willkommen בברכה! Benvenuto! 歓迎! 환영! добро пожаловать!
How would you like to be able to speak a language other than your own? Have you ever been curious to learn about other cultures? Our faculty will help you achieve goals, whether preparing for teaching, translation, international business, diplomacy or the entertainment industry.
We offer a diverse range of programs spanning nine languages. In addition to language study, students focus on the literature, cinema, music and other cultural aspects of the countries in which these languages are spoken. Students can major or minor, or even double major or minor, in our diverse areas of study.
A language degree is incredibly versatile. Our students have landed spots in top graduate programs, with some going on to pursue careers in academia, international relations and government. They’ve also found success in a wide variety of fields such as business, civil service, translation, interpreting and public relations, among others.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers nine languages. Faculty are specialized in all aspects of the cultures associated with these languages. Their expertise extends from language pedagogy to history, literature, the visual arts and translation.