Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Opportunities

Language Programs and Self-Placement Tests

Learn to speak, read, and write in other languages and also have hands-on experiences. Take an online placement test to know in which language level to start.

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Internationalize Your Major

Combine your study of world languages with your major and make yourself more marketable.

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Language Requirement and Grammar Help

Find out what is your language requirement and what are your options. Get free grammar help while taking language classes.

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Careers Using Language and Culture Skills

Take an Online Placement Exams to determine the appropriate Illinois State course level for you.

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Financial Support

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures students can apply for several scholarships based on their interests, many created by our generous alumni.

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News and Events

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World Languages Week Celebrates Global Cultures with a Week of Events

In honor of World Languages Week, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures hosted a vibrant series of cultural events from March 4-7. The celebrations featured a mix of food, games, art, and discussions, all designed to highlight the diverse linguistic and cultural heritage of the world.

Two Headshots. One of Franky and the other of Leticia. Franky has short hair and is wearing sunglasses. Leticia has long hair and is wearing a sweater.

Franky D. González and Leticia M. Delgado visit campus for the opening of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s production of Escobar’s Hippo

A Black female college student dressed in a black graduation gown and multi-colored stole that reads "Black Girl Magic Class of 2024" stands outside next to a metal statue of a redbird's head

TCH graduate student Amanda Tay soars high as a winner of a 2024 BirdFEEDER Grant

Graduating Redbirds: Music education major, a first-generation college graduate, is ready to inspire her students

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Language Programs and Self-Placement Tests

Internationalize Your Major

Language Requirement and Grammar Help

Careers Using Language and Culture Skills

French

German

Spanish

Chinese

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Financial Support

World Languages Week Celebrates Global Cultures with a Week of Events

Franky D. González and Leticia M. Delgado visit campus for the opening of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s production of Escobar’s Hippo

TCH graduate student Amanda Tay soars high as a winner of a 2024 BirdFEEDER Grant

Graduating Redbirds: Music education major, a first-generation college graduate, is ready to inspire her students

Make a Contribution

Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Opportunities

Language Programs and Self-Placement Tests

Internationalize Your Major

Language Requirement and Grammar Help

Careers Using Language and Culture Skills

What Do You Want to Study?

French

German

Spanish

Chinese

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Financial Support

News and Events

World Languages Week Celebrates Global Cultures with a Week of Events

Franky D. González and Leticia M. Delgado visit campus for the opening of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s production of Escobar’s Hippo

TCH graduate student Amanda Tay soars high as a winner of a 2024 BirdFEEDER Grant

Graduating Redbirds: Music education major, a first-generation college graduate, is ready to inspire her students

Make a Contribution

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