Program Coordinator
Cedric James Oliva
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Strong skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing either French, Italian, or Spanish
- Understanding of the cultural, societal, and professional norms of French-speaking, Italian-speaking or Spanish-speaking countries
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare for travel and professional opportunities abroad
- Work and study alongside people from around the world
Where You'll Go:
- Careers in international business and government relations
- Roles as a professional translator
Program Highlights
The Global Professional Languages minor empowers students to develop advanced language proficiency and intercultural communication skills tailored for global careers. It blends targeted coursework—such as advanced reading, writing, and profession-specific language classes—with cultural studies and experiential learning (e.g., internships, service, or study abroad), preparing students to effectively operate in multilingual professional environments.
Course selection depends on your score on the Language Placement Exam.
Choose Your Focus
The Global Professional Languages minor offers studies in French, Italian, and Spanish.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Intermediate Italian II
ML IT 206
Reading and Writing
ML IT 305
Italian for Business
ML IT 404
Intercomprehension: A pathway to plurilingualism
LS 401