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World Languages & Cultures | University of Southern Indiana

The World Languages and Cultures Department is committed to providing students with language skills and cultural knowledge for professional and academic careers in the 21st century. We foster and strengthen communication among widely diverse constituencies at home and abroad through outreach programs, sustained partnerships and international study. 

World Languages & Cultures | University of Southern Indiana

Study World Languages and Cultures (WLC), Anthropology (ANTH) and Global Studies at USI

  • No previous language knowledge required.
  • Test in credit available – Earn up to 12 credits.
  • Transfer students are welcome and easily placed at an appropriate level.

State Accreditation for WLC Teaching Majors:

  • WLC Teaching Majors are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), grades P-12.

Study Abroad, Internships and Practicum Opportunities:

  • Summer immersion, semester, and year-long programs.
College of Liberal Arts
Anthropology
Minor
College of Liberal Arts
Anthropology
Major
College of Liberal Arts
Cultural Awareness Training Certificate (CAT) (graduate)
Graduate Certificate
College of Liberal Arts
Cultural Awareness Training Certificate (CAT) (undergraduate)
Undergraduate Certificate
College of Liberal Arts
Global Studies
Major
College of Liberal Arts
Global Studies
Minor
College of Liberal Arts
Latin American Studies
Minor
College of Liberal Arts
Second Language Acquisition, Policy and Culture
Master's
College of Liberal Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate (graduate)
Graduate Certificate
College of Liberal Arts
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate (undergraduate)
Undergraduate Certificate
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures - French Concentration
Major
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures - German Concentration
Major
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures - Spanish Concentration
Major
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures
Minor
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures Teaching - French Concentration
Major
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures Teaching - German Concentration
Major
College of Liberal Arts
World Languages and Cultures Teaching - Spanish Concentration
Major

50+
approved international study abroad opportunities
Scholarships

Ryan VanBuskirk 24' 2nd Place: IGHS College Essay Contest

I studied abroad in France for my spring semester in 23! Because this program is designed to teach French to international students, I was simultaneously able to learn from a French-native and professional, while also meeting and practicing the language with people from all over the world. All of my classes were in French and focused on strengthening my proficiency and knowledge of the culture.

Eagles abroad: A summer in Osnabrück, Germany

Arguably, the best piece of advice on how to prepare for the challenges inherent to studying abroad came from Timothy Rosignol, junior sociology and German major, who also went on the trip. “Always try to get comfortable with being uncomfortable because you’re going to be uncomfortable for the rest of your life,” he said.

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Carrie Schmitt '08 '14 German teacher at North Posey High School

Carrie was awarded Secondary Teacher of the Year! "I studied abroad in June 2006 at the Universität Heidelberg and again in 2009 at the Goethe Institut in Freiburg im Breisgau. I taught English for seven years before I had the opportunity to take over the German program, and I have been loving it ever since!"

Nicholas Mack's Peruvian Adventures

"This experience has amplified my desire to become an anthropologist. This might sound a bit biased; however, I believe anthropology is needed in the world today, with the constant growth of people and the changing of cultures. We only get one chance to make a difference, and with the state of the world, we need more anthropologists."

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