Department of World Languages and Cultures

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers degrees designed to prepare students for careers in the global marketplace. Through hands-on learning, study abroad experiences, international internships, and innovative research opportunities, students develop language skills and intercultural competence necessary for success in the 21^st century. Our majors and minors pursue graduate work, secure teaching positions, and find meaningful employment in the United States and around the world.

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French

Through study abroad and international internships, the French major develops cultural and linguistic competence, uniquely preparing students for global careers.

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Japanese

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese at Mount Union allows students to prepare for work in the real world through a strong in-class curriculum, experiential learning, and various opportunities for hands-on and study abroad experiences.

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Spanish

The Spanish major at the University of Mount Union will gain awareness and become competitive for success in our diverse world. Students will combine in-class curriculum and real-world experiential learning such as study abroad or service-learning trips to perfect their understanding of the Spanish language and culture.

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Foreign Language

Interested in studying a foreign language? At Mount Union, students have the opportunity to make themselves more marketable in our global society by gaining an understanding of world languages and their cultures.

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German

Whether knowledge is gained domestically or through studying abroad, the German minor prepares students for an abundance of practical careers.

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Medical Spanish

For future or present healthcare practitioners, one thing professionals can be sure of is that sooner or later they are going to encounter a Spanish-speaking patient. With the Hispanic population of the United States growing exponentially, the likelihood of having to use Spanish in the medical field is increasing every day.

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