World Languages and Cultures

Bachelor of Arts
Major
Minor

Stetson University's World Languages and Cultures program offers classes in Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Italian and Portuguese with study abroad possibilities around the world. Whether you choose languages as your main or secondary field, the program will broaden your perspectives and enhance your opportunities. This program also offers a multi-language translator's track.

Why World Languages and Cultures at Stetson University?

Stetson University offers one major in World Languages and Cultures with four possible concentrations with a core curriculum in linguistics and cultural studies. The World Languages and Cultures program also offers minors in Spanish, French, German and Russian.

Area Studies Tracks

The three one-language concentrations will give you not only a thorough grasp of the linguistic complexity of the chosen language, but also a functional understanding of its cultural diversity and global impact: French and Francophone studies, German studies and Hispanic studies.

Translator's Track

We also offer a multi-language track completed with a senior research project in translation.

Senior research as annotated translation project (substantial translation with translator's note on translingual and transcultural difficulties and cultural background research on the topic)

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Although overall numbers are not high, demand and projected job growth is high for students with degrees in languages and cultures. Starting salaries are relatively strong, and while the knowledge and skills are good foundations for graduate-level work, many students will find immediate demand within government and business sectors with international connections and markets.