Mission

Our mission is to help students not only become proficient in a world language, but to think critically about the world and immerse themselves in new cultures. We’ll encourage you to travel, study abroad, conduct research and embrace all that the world has to offer. For complete information about the department, including contact information, please visit the department's website. For information on Major and Minor plans click on "Plans" above.

Majors in World Languages and Cultures

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers concentrations in Arabic Studies, Asian Studies (Chinese, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese), French, German, and Spanish.

Majors in World Language Education

For students interested in teaching, the Department of World Languages and Cultures offers World Language Education concentrations in Chinese, French, German or Spanish.

Minors in World Languages and Cultures

Minor programs require 15 hours of study and include courses in language, literature, and civilization. Current minors include Chinese Studies, Classical Studies, French, German, Hindi-Urdu, Italian Studies, Japan Studies, Japanese, Middle East Studies, Portuguese Studies, Russian Studies, Spanish, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and World Literatures and Cultures. Undergraduate students majoring in any area of study at NC State are eligible to minor in a foreign language. Students may not, however, major and minor in the same language.

Certificates in World Languages and Cultures

Certificates require 12 or 15 hours of study and are open to degree and non-degree seeking students. Current certificates are available in Arabic, French, German and Latin (and anticipated certificates in Chinese, Japanese, Italian and TESOL).

Programs Abroad

Summer study programs are offered in Argentina, Austria, France, Italy, and Spain (both summer and semester-long). There are also Teaching English Abroad Internships (May-July) Nagoya, Japan, (Spring Break) Gandoca, Costa Rica.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The English as a Second Language program serves the academic and professional language needs of international university students. Courses are designed to help both undergraduate and graduate students perfect their language skills. A TESOL faculty member administers the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) for potential graduate teaching assistants to measure their oral English proficiency.

ESL Add-On Licensure for K-12 teachers

The ESL program provides an ESL teacher licensure program for undergraduates enrolled in teacher education and for currently licensed North Carolina public school teachers.

TESOL Certificate Program

This non-degree hybrid program sponsored by NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education and supported by WLC is designed for individuals who are interested in teaching English abroad, in community colleges, and working and volunteering in refugee and immigrant communities. The program includes 7 non-credit bearing courses and a 30-hour internship. Candidates earn a TESOL Certificate in one semester.

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