By studying a language at the College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll discover a new world of people, ideas and opportunities. Our language departments offer more than 30 languages — including Italian, Arabic and American Sign Language — with learning opportunities including majors, minors and work- or study-abroad programs.
It’s never too late to start learning or build on what you know. If you took a high school language class or have practiced on language learning apps for months, you have already begun to create a foundation for further study.
Expand Your World
![Dani Blumenfield standing with German Club members who are holding donation baskets](/sites/default/files/styles/25/public/2022-06/dani_blumenfeld.png?itok=p6srpCMn)
Dani Blumenfeld, a marketing student in the Fisher College of Business who is minoring in German, took over as co-president of the German Club, which enhanced her college experience and helps her connect with her heritage.
![Katie Kiesel in South Korea](/sites/default/files/styles/25/public/2022-06/katie_kiesel.jpeg?itok=jCSiEPwJ)
Katie Kiesel, a Korean and international studies double-major, spent her summer studying abroad in South Korea, where she immersed herself in Korean culture and honed her language skills.
![Ross Guthery](/sites/default/files/styles/25/public/2022-06/ross_guthery.jpeg?itok=O0ogFZpm)
Influenced by his love of Francophone culture and knack for analytics, Ross Guthery combined majors in French and economics to forge his own educational journey, and he is now a U.S. Fulbright student pursuing a master’s in data science at the ESSEC Business School in Paris.
![Elena Foulis with members of the Latinx community](/sites/default/files/styles/25/public/2022-06/elena_foulis.jpeg?itok=6_V7cY-2)
Elena Foulis, a senior lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, fosters meaningful connections between central Ohio’s Latinx community and students like social work student Stefania Torres-Grisales, whose experience with Foulis has inspired her to continue serving her community.
Hear from our language students
Students talk about the importance of studying a language and how it allows them expand their worldview, explore new career options, make connections on campus and abroad, and engage in enriching experiences.
Prepare for a modern career
Speaking more than one language has become an essential skill in our increasingly interconnected world. At the College of Arts and Sciences, enhance your learning experience and unlock a world of possibilities by pairing your field of study with a language. A strong background in language and culture can complement a career in everything from visual and performing arts to social and behavioral sciences to natural and mathematical sciences.
World language graduates land job opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries:
Business, industry and commerce | Education | Law | Science, technology, engineering, mathematics| Social services | Travel | Government | Media