Welcome to Foreign Languages and Literatures
Our department offers a range of programs at different university levels in language, cultural studies, linguistics, literature, and teacher education aimed at giving students a sense of world citizenry and preparing them for careers in internationally-related fields. Our roots are in the humanities and so our ambition is to furnish you the necessary tools and sensitivity to function in a multicultural world. This means gaining insight into the values of other cultures as well as examining our own individual cultural perspectives. The department is committed to real-life applications of language acquisition and supports small classes with a focus on interactive learning. Our courses are doorways to international study: OSU offers close to 300 different programs in more than 80 different countries. See also our innovative program for Spanish heritage speakersalong with a new MA program in Contemporary Hispanic Studies. In today’s world, knowing other languages is often a necessity
for
success. Developing language competence will strengthen the
credentials of
students planning careers in any of the following fields: international
business, foreign affairs, non-government organizations, environmental
science,
public health, law enforcement, education, social services, among many
others. The faculty is well
qualified to help students achieve
these
goals. |
