Foreign Languages
UWG Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures educates students to become better global citizens through instruction in foreign language, literature, film and culture. Through this study, students gain further knowledge of their own language and culture and are able to make informed cultural comparisons.
Possible Careers
Announcer (Radio, TV), Booking Agent Manager, International Trade Economist, Flight Attendant, Translator, Immigration Inspector, Foreign Student Advisor, Intelligence Specialist, Tour Guide, Importer/exporter, Foreign Language Translator, Special Agent/FBI, Foreign Travel Escort Officer, Training Instructor, Foreign Information Officer, Foreign Tax Accountant, Employment Interviewer, Linguistic Scientist, Language Researcher, Interpreter, Biographer, Anthropologist, Customs Inspector, Art Historian, International Broadcaster, Radio, Case Worker, Foreign Attendant, Writer/Technical Publications, News writer/Foreign Languages, Editor, Foreign News, International Relations Specialist, Community Relations & Services Advisor, Foreign Exchange Program Director, Foreign Export Marketer/translator, Industrial Development Manager, Teacher/Second Language
Degree Options
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in French with available concentration in Secondary Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in German
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Spanish with available concentration in Secondary Education
Advising
those majoring in a foreign language are advised by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Your advisor is dependent upon your major, so to find out who that is and how to set up an appointment, visit the main office in Cobb 107 or call 678-839-6515.
For More Information
American Institute for Foreign Study - http://www.aifs.org
Linguistic Society of America - http://www.lsadc.org
Modern Language Association - http://www.mla.org
Peace Corps - http://www.peacecorps.gov