Global competence and intercultural understanding are among the most desirable skills in the 21st-century job market. Students in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures find an education that is deeply rooted in the liberal arts tradition. By combining the study of language, literature, film, art, and culture, our students will graduate as knowledgeable and active participants in the global world.

We offer a Global Studies major and minor. Students combine general education and interdisciplinary area studies courses with language, culture, and literature courses. Our students are immersed in the rich cultural and professional offerings of Washington, D.C., which allows for countless research, internship, and career opportunities. We strongly encourage our students to study abroad in one of our faculty-led programs or with one of our university partner programs around the world.

International students are supported by our International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team to help them navigate the unique challenges they face — including immigration issues, language programs, and orientation.