Through the Language Studies program, you have the option to pursue French, 德国, 日本, 拉丁, 语言学, 西班牙语, Teaching 英语 as a Second Language, or any combination of these or other languages offered by the department (when available: Ancient Greek, 阿拉伯语, 中国人, 或意大利). For particular course offerings, see the 本科 Catalog or the 研究生 Catalog. For an indication of how often specific courses are offered, consult the Dynamic Schedule of Courses, which includes the option of viewing past semesters.

We offer degree programs that are unique in the country: Language Studies.

Our students are life-long learners of language with unique needs and interests.  The Language Studies undergraduate program is flexible enough for students to focus on one language, several languages at once, or to focus on the nature of language through linguistics.  Some students want advanced mastery of a language and some expect to use their language and cultural skills in combination with another degree program.  The Language Studies program allows students to create a program that meets their needs.

We require students who major in Language Studies to study abroad.  为什么?

Immersion in the area where people speak the language will improve your language skills, deepen your cultural understanding, and allow you to apply the skills of intercultural competency that you have built with us.  We have a wide array of study abroad programs and financial support.

What special opportunities are available in the department?

Field work with linguists, internships in elementary schools, translation practice through community partnerships, 辅导服务, 学生团体, special cultural events, 荣誉的社会.  Check out our social media to see what our students are doing.

What can you do with a Language Studies degree?

Any profession you choose, 无论你走到哪里, your language and cultural skills will put you above the rest.  Careers with language and culture skills are among the top 10 growing career choices in the country.  Check out the 校友 page to see what our former students are doing.

What programs are offered?

• Language Studies major
• Language Studies-Teaching major
• Language Studies Certificate
• Language Studies minor
• ESL (Teaching 英语 as a Second Language) minor
• TESL证书

I am ready to declare the major or minor.  我该怎么办??

• If you haven’t already done so, take the placement exam in each language you wish to study.  The placement test is on-line, and can be taken from any computer.  See the University Testing office 网页.
• Meet with a department of Languages, Literatures and 语言学 advisor.  They will explain the program and help you choose the right courses immediately.  联系 us for an appointment at: isu-lll@ngskmc-eis.net
• Declare the major or minor with the College of Arts and Sciences.  Go to the CAS Student Academic Affairs web site and choose 学位计划变更.