Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature (LLCL)
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Our students gain a broad liberal arts background through coursework in language, culture, and literature in an interdisciplinary context. Our programs attract a wide variety of students, including humanities-oriented students, future educators, students interested in the science of language, and those who wish to broaden their horizons while pursuing careers in business, law, health care, engineering, international relations and science. Our curriculum encourages the study of languages and cultures from multiple perspectives across different time periods and regions, fostering an understanding of our shared humanity and the interconnectedness of human experience.
Undergraduate Studies
We offer B.A. degree in Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature with optional concentrations in French, Italian, Linguistics, and Spanish. Starting in the Fall 2026 term, we offer a B.S. in Artificial Intelligence with Linguistics, part of a collaboration between LLCL and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. In addition to these degree programs, we teach courses in Arabic, German, Hebrew, and Japanese, many of which count toward academic minors and certificates.
Graduate Studies
Our M.A. degree programs in Comparative Literature, French, Linguistics and Spanish prepare students for careers in myriad professions, for teaching at the high school and community college levels, and for doctoral work in discipline-specific areas, as well as for broader-based Comparative Studies and Cultural Studies Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty members are proud to participate in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Comparative Studies Program.
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Interdisciplinary Programs
In addition to our degree programs, we are the home of the interdisciplinary programs Caribbean and Latin American Studies (minor and certificate), English as a Second Language (undergraduate certificate and graduate certificate), Middle Eastern Studies (minor and certificate), and the Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies.
Our faculty also contribute to the programs in Jewish Studies (minor and major), the Classical Studies (minor and certificate), the minor in Health Humanities, and the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program.
Owlingua - Continuing Education
We also offer non-credit continuing education classes focused on language and culture. Whether you are a professional wanting to further your skills in a foreign language, are looking to fulfill a linguistic or cultural interest, or are simply trying to connect with others, feel free to join our community. We regularly offer courses in American Sign Language, Arabic, French, Modern Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.