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
Studying abroad opens opportunities back at home for ILC majors.
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.
Degrees
B.A.
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Foreign Languages and Literatures
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.
Land Your Dream JobLand Your Dream Job

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
Alumni SpotlightAlumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight
After graduation, Spanish major Mary Finlay '22 was off to Madrid. She was accepted to the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) program to teach English to Spanish students. CIEE requires TEFL certification, which Mary earned while pursuing her degree and teaching English to Spanish-speaking students at Carrollton Junior High. Upon her return to the United States, Mary plans to continue a teaching career.
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