Department of Global Languages & Cultures

The Department of Global Languages and Cultures brings together faculty with research and teaching expertise in linguistic, cultural, literary, language and media studies. The department is dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and global engagement through the discovery, dissemination and translation of knowledge. Global Languages and Cultures offer BA degrees in Global Studies, Modern Languages (French, German, Russian), Spanish, and Classics and graduate degrees in Hispanic Studies.

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Degree Programs

Browse our BA degrees in Global Studies (*NEW*), Modern Languages, Spanish, and Classics, Ph.D. and M.A. in Hispanic Studies, and Certificates in Modern Languages and Africana Studies.

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About the Department

The department is at the forefront of university efforts to educate global citizens and future leaders, preparing our students for a globally interconnected future.

Advising

Key to every student’s success is their understanding of the requirements of the major and/or minor. Advisors provide the most help with your major.

New BA in Global Studies

With its new BA degree in Global Studies, the Department of Global Languages & Cultures provides students with the tools and skills to tackle global challenges at home and abroad. The department's approach to global studies through humanities research is unique, and includes faculty with specialties in languages, cultures, religions, classics, and library and data science.

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