World Languages and Global Studies

Broaden your worldview and connect with cultures through the study of language and global issues.

1 Certificate, Degree, and Learning Options

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About World Languages and Global Studies

The World Languages and Global Studies program helps you build language skills while exploring global perspectives that shape our interconnected world.

You'll study at least one modern language, such as Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, or American Sign Language, while learning about global issues, intercultural communication, and international relations. You can fulfill core General Education requirements that prepare you to meet transfer requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Language Proficiency
Cultural Perspectives
Critique Ethnocentrism
Recognize Expressions

Interests and Skills Match

Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying World Languages and Global Studies

Communication Language Translation Public speaking Writing

Certificate, Degree and Other Learning Options

World Languages and Global Studies, AA

The Associate in Arts in World Languages and Global Studies is a multidisciplinary course of study that encourages global awareness and intercultural communication and understanding through the acquisition of at least one modern language other than English, namely Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Sign Language, and Spanish. The program is designed with the dual intent of developing both linguistic and cultural competence. Affording multiple opportunities for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons, the program examines and analyzes language, communication, and global affairs. As the world addresses urgent issues of multiculturalism, race, diversity, and social justice, a broad global perspective as promoted by this program is of great value. The elective component of the program allows students to frame their language acquisition within global studies, coursework in culture and society studies with a regional emphasis or international relations. By developing both linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence, the program prepares individuals to function effectively in our increasingly interconnected world, and to build relationships and collaboration across a number of career fields, such as International Business, International Relations, Government, Journalism, Multimedia, Teaching, Non-Profit Organizations, Tourism, Arts, and more.