International Languages and Cultures


The future is global
International Languages and Cultures prepares students to succeed in an increasingly multicultural and globally-connected world.
Graduate with Global Experience
French and Graphic Design major Eva Marchbanks broadened her horizons while studying abroad in France and was given the opportunity to work as a French translator upon her return. Hear her story:
We provide future professionals with the global knowledge to expand their horizons.
Explore languages and cultures with dedicated and supportive faculty. Study abroad in Costa Rica, Austria, or France. Participate in international film festivals, cultural celebrations, and dynamic research projects. Emerge a globally-engaged citizen with meaningful and future-forward career opportunities.
International Languages and Cultures Degrees
News & Updates
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It Runs in the Family: Mother-Daughter Duo Exemplify Go West Spirit via Scholarship
How do you honor an educator who has spent her life teaching the importance of a multicultural and globally connected world? For the UWG's Dr. Cecilia Lee, professor emerita of Spanish, the answer was simple. Although she retired in 2007, her former students, friends and family created a scholarship in her name, ensuring she will impact generations to come.
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Zamostny Named Director of Office of Undergraduate Research
Dr. Jeff Zamostny was recently named as the new director of the University of West Georgia’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), assuming his new responsibilities in January.
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Land Your Dream Job
Through our rigorous curriculum and experiential learning opportunities, we prepare our graduates to meet the global challenges of tomorrow. Pursue careers in a wide variety of fields, including:
- Government
- Education and Research
- International Business, Translation, and Interpretation
- Non-profits, Aid Organizations, Social Work
- Law
- Travel and Hospitality Industry
Place OutTake the Language Placement Exam

Place Out – Take the Language Placement Exam
Potentially:
- Earn core credit for several courses in one semester
- Save time and money
- Make quick progress toward a language minor
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Unmatched Courses
“I particularly appreciate the intensive writing curriculum UWG offered when I was a student. The wonderful faculty and curriculum at UWG certainly created a formidable machine translation foe in me.”
-Amanda Williams