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World Languages and Cultures
World Languages and Cultures
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Major Degrees
World Languages and Cultures offers Bachelors of Art undergraduate major degrees in French, German, and Spanish.
Undergraduate Minor Degrees and Certificate
Additional Courses
World Languages and Cultures courses are also offered in American Sign Language, Italian, and Korean.
We Speak Your Language
Bienvenides!, 欢迎!, Benvenuti!, 환영합니다!, Willkommen!, ようこそ!, Bienvenue!, Bine ati venit!
Whatever your language, we’re excited to welcome you to the World Languages and Cultures program at Oregon State University. Learn to say “hello” and more in our We Speak Your Language video series! Interested in learning a language that we don’t offer at OSU? Please reach out! WLC faculty are passionate about world languages and cultures, global learning, and linguistics. We’re happy to talk with students about learning world languages and going global with your degree.
Student Spotlight
Building on their Spanish fluency
Spanish students in the School of Language, Culture, of Society apply their language skills in classrooms and nonprofits in the U.S. and Mexico
Each year, fall through summer, both on-campus and Ecampus students majoring or minoring in Spanish are able to receive academic credit for applying their Spanish skills in a professional setting. Overseen by Senior Instructor Raven Chakerian in the School of Language, Culture, and Society, the internship program facilitates partnerships between local schools and non profit organizations with students looking to apply their Spanish language skills in settings outside of the classroom.
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Student Spotlight
A geographer in Lima
An unexpected trip to Peru provided Nicholas Cramer, ‘25, the opportunity to blend his multidisciplinary interests of geography and Spanish
In order to complete his Spanish degree, Nicholas Cramer, ‘25, needed one more credit during spring term 2025. Already succeeding in taking every Spanish offering that fit his packed geospatial science class schedule, Cramer considered an independent study project that would combine his interests in geography, Spanish, and linguistics.
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Study Abroad
Explore what's practical, possible, and affordable
World Languages and Cultures works closely with Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) to offer programs and experiences for our students to study and live abroad. Explore the OSU GO website for study abroad offerings from around the world and talk to your advisor about how your study abroad experience will fit into your academic, career and personal goals.