Modern Languages and Linguistics
Undergraduate Programs
Why Study Modern Languages and Linguistics?
Study the languages and people of the world as you become a global citizen
Become a better-prepared citizen of today’s world by learning more about foreign languages and different societies. Through your study, you will gain language skills and intercultural understanding that you can use in a wide range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, and more. Studying linguistics and human communication will give you new perspectives and analytical skills.
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Which Program is Right for You?
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Linguistics
Increase your knowledge of one or more foreign languages and familiarity with different societies so that you can make more intelligent choices as a citizen of today’s world and become more effective in a range of career fields.
VIEW Bachelor of Arts DETAILS →Minor in Applied Linguistics
A minor that will deepen your understanding of many other fields, Applied Linguistics will help you understand how languages work and how they’re used.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Arabic Language and Culture
After getting a strong foundation in modern languages, concentrate on your language and cultural skills in Arabic language and the Arabic-speaking world.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in French
Equip yourself with the skills needed to serve the demands of multilingual and multicultural communities worldwide.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in German
The German Minor provides a comprehensive study of the German language and culture, enriching students’ primary academic focus and preparing them for global opportunities.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Japanese Language and Culture
After getting a strong foundation in modern languages, become comfortable using Japanese language skills, including culturally appropriate behaviors, in real-world situations.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Minor in Latin American Studies
Strengthen your Spanish-speaking skills while learning more about the art, history, culture, geography, and politics of the Latin American world.
VIEW Minor DETAILS →Certificate in Arabic Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world, and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Chinese Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in French Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in German Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Intercultural Communications
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world, and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Japanese Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Korean Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Russian Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Spanish Studies
The Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication at UMBC has had an interdisciplinary focus since the mid-1970s, and the department is currently composed of specialists in linguistics, the social sciences, second language pedagogy, bilingual education, literary analysis, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. In an increasingly interdependent world, the study of languages and cultures, including the heritage languages and cultures of immigrants to the United States, is a fundamental part of every student’s education. Knowledge of at least one foreign language and familiarity with different societies equip university graduates for more intelligent choices as citizens of today’s world and enhance their effectiveness in a range of career fields, including law, journalism, business, education, health care, banking, social work, management, international administration and many others in the public and private sectors. The study of linguistics and human communication provides perspectives and tools of analysis useful in every human endeavor.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Concentration in Applied Linguistics
Equip yourself with the skills needed to serve the demands of multilingual and multicultural communities worldwide.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Concentration in French
The B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics with a French concentration provides comprehensive training in the French language and cultural insights, fostering global awareness and communication skills.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Concentration in German
The B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics with a German concentration offers a comprehensive study of the German language and its cultural context, fostering global awareness and communication skills.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Concentration in Language and Cultural Studies
Equip yourself with the skills needed to serve the demands of multilingual and multicultural communities worldwide.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Concentration in Russian
The B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics with a Russian concentration provides comprehensive training in the Russian language and cultural insights, fostering global understanding and communication skills.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Concentration in Spanish
The B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics with a Spanish concentration provides comprehensive training in the Spanish language and cultural insights, fostering global awareness and communication skills.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Concentration in Two-Languages
Equip yourself with the skills needed to serve the demands of multilingual and multicultural communities worldwide.
VIEW Concentration DETAILS →Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
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on the lower level next to Library Pond
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410-455-2292
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