The Department of Modern Foreign Languages offers degrees in International Studies-Foreign Language (i.e.,French or Spanish). In addition, two certificate options are available and open to students and the community as a whole: Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish, and Certificate of Proficiency in French.

There are also minors offered in French, German and Spanish.

Lower-level language courses fulfill general education International Perspectives requirements. Language courses also help other academic departments meet cognate requirements. French, German and Spanish courses and activities provide opportunities to learn about world cultures, develop communication skills, perceive connections among disciplines, compare institutions and languages, analyze literary texts, utilize technology and recognize the role of culture in shaping identities.

Link to the publication of WV State University International Studies Partner in Colombia, South America: Revista Encuentros de la Universidad Autonoma del Caribe 
https://www.uac.edu.co/revistas-cientificas/revista-encuentros.html

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Lower-level language and culture courses fulfill general education international perspectives requirements.

Students who wish to study Spanish or French may also choose a Foreign Language concentration as part of the International Studies Degree.

French and Spanish courses and activities provide opportunities to learn about world cultures, develop communication skills, perceive connections among disciplines, compare institutions and languages, analyze literary texts, utilize technology, and recognize the role of culture in shaping identities.