Prospective Students

Welcome to the Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies

All of the major programs in the department develop not only strong language skills but also those of critical analysis, research, interpretation, and writing. These skills are applied to an understanding of global cultures within their historical and social contexts that equip students to engage with a wide variety of international and transnational issues in a critical and informed manner.

About the Department

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Undergraduate Programs

The Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies is the administrative home to several foreign language and culture undergraduate programs including majors and minors.

Undergraduate ProgramsUndergraduate Admissions

Programs Abroad

The Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies offers several opportunities for students to expand their educations globally.

Programs Abroad

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