Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language and Culture

The Modern Language and Culture (Foreign Language) degree prepares you to communicate effectively in one or more foreign languages and have a keen understanding of how humans interact across world cultures. Speaking a second language and understanding other cultures is of strategic importance in a world in which international collaboration is necessary for political survival and indispensable for economic success.  As a foreign language degree student, you’ll learn to communicate effectively in written and spoken forms. You will also study the language in various areas, including history, literature, politics, and the arts.

The skills you acquire as a foreign language major are increasingly valuable in our global world. As a component of your studies for your foreign language degree, you’ll become familiar with current global issues and possess the knowledge, skills, and versatility needed to succeed academically and professionally in an ever-changing society.

You will choose one of five primary languages:

• Chinese
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish

You will develop and refine language proficiency as well as cross-cultural competence.

As a foreign language graduate, you’ll be well-equipped to enter various fields or continue your education through professional or graduate school.

The foreign language degree consists of four concentrations – you’ll choose one based on your career goals:

• Second Language and Culture
• Teacher Certification in Foreign Language (FLED)
• Applied Business
• Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives

For more information on specific classes, see our Modern Language and Culture degree information in the KSU Undergraduate Catalog.

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