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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Learn how alums benefit from language learning

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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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An invitation to the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium

All members of the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to attend the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium on Friday, October 11, 401 Stevenson Hall. The keynote address, “Advancing Environmental Justice Research through Community Partners,” will be delivered at 11:30 a.m. by Dr. Mariela Fernandez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Language Programs and Self-Placement Tests

Internationalize Your Major

Language Requirement and Grammar Help

Careers Using Language and Culture Skills

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Chinese

Italian

Japanese

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An invitation to the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium

CAS welcomes new director of student success, retention, and recruitment

CASNews going on hiatus

Dr. Vivian Presiado named the College of Education’s 2023 Teacher of the Year

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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

An invitation to the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium

CAS welcomes new director of student success, retention, and recruitment

CASNews going on hiatus

Dr. Vivian Presiado named the College of Education’s 2023 Teacher of the Year

Make a Contribution

Accreditations and Affiliations