B.A. in Foreign Language
Our language program not only provide written and oral communications skills, but a deep understanding of culture and history.
As a result, our graduates gain the true cultural fluency and competency necessary to succeed in diverse, international and multidisciplinary environments.
Concentration
The B.A. in foreign language offers the following concentration. In addition to completing coursework to meet concentration requirements, students also participate in at least one experiential learning opportunity, such as a study abroad program, internship or major-specific service-learning course.
Spanish
For the concentration in Spanish, students complete coursework to demonstrate intermediate-level cultural competence and proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish.
Do More With Your Degree
Students pursuing a B.A. in foreign language can consider the following.
Education Minors
Students who minor in education and also earn a foreign language degree may be better equipped to teach their chosen foreign language. Another beneficial minor to explore: teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Minor in Health Humanities
The interdisciplinary minor in health humanities equips students with humanities and arts approaches to support or understand health and wellness, both individually and in community.
Meet an Alum
2010 graduate Jami Bricker (née Eaton) gained linguistic sophistication and cross-cultural communication skills that have been vital to her success in graduate school and her career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.