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Academics

What Do You Want to Study?

In our introductory courses, students learn the basics of the language and culture. Students in our minors sharpen their communication skills and deepen their cultural knowledge, and students in our majors go on to take seminar-style courses in linguistic, literary, and cultural studies. Our award-winning and nationally accredited K-12 Teacher Education program offers opportunities for global and civic engagement. Our students study abroad in locations all around the world.

  • Paris Landiscape

    French

    Studying French opens doors to many careers.

  • Paderborn

    German

    Provides access to many fields of study and activity.

  • Spanish professor lecturing.

    Spanish

    Training in all aspects of language proficiency.

  • Chinese professor lecturing.

    Chinese

    Ranked as the most useful business language after English.

  • Boat navigating in a Italy canal.

    Italian

    Experience one of the most fascinating cultures in the world.

  • Japanese paper lanters.

    Japanese

    The ninth most widely spoken language in the world.

  • Latin students posing holding an Illinois State flag

    Latin

    The most influential language in modern Western culture.

Graduate Certificates

Interdisciplinary Programs

In addition to the department's minors in various languages, our students can also participate in the following interdisciplinary programs: