An image of a gargoyle overlooking the city of Paris in France.
An image of a gargoyle overlooking the city of Paris in France.

Language Studies

Build global fluency through cultural, historical, and linguistic exploration in Bryant's Language Studies program.

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 Language Studies curriculum integrates culture, history, literature, and other creative expressions into language instruction. It emphasizes both inter- and intra-cultural discourse, teaching students to think critically and analytically about how different language communities encode meaning and transmit culture.

Undergraduate language proficiency is highly valued across many fields—business, social and technical sciences, humanities—and is often a prerequisite for graduate programs. Bryant’s program equips students with the advanced language skills needed for diverse career paths and further academic study.

Course selection depends on your score on the Language Placement Exam.

Choose Your Focus

The Language Studies program 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: 

Introduction to French Language and Culture I ML FR 105
Introduction to French Language and Culture II ML FR 106
Intermediate French I ML FR 205
Intermediate French II ML FR 206
Intercomprehension: A pathway to plurilingualism LS 401

Learn by Doing

Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.