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A World of Possibilities

Learn a new language. Learn a new culture. Studying with us is the first step to removing boundaries and pushing limits. Become a student of the world.


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Our mission is to help students not only become proficient in a foreign language, but to think critically about the world and immerse themselves in new cultures. We’ll encourage you to travel, study abroad, conduct research and embrace diversity.

By studying in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, you won’t just learn about different ways of life. You’ll live them!

Learning a New Language Improves Your Employability

According to a recent report, the demand for bilingual workers in the United States has more than doubled in recent years.

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Events More

Saturday11:30 AM

Social Work Event: “Be The Match” Registry

Court of Carolina

Wednesday11:30 AM

2018 Foreign Languages and Literatures Spring Pot-Luck

Withers Hall, Room 331

Recent News More Stories

NC State Revamps Spanish Course for Heritage Speakers

In an effort to recognize NC State's linguistic and cultural diversity as well as to address the gradual loss of their heritage language skills by a growing population of students with a Spanish speaking background, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures revamped its FLS 335 Spanish for Native and Heritage Speakers course. 

Why Studying Abroad Will Complete Your College Experience

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a myriad of Study Abroad programs to further enhance your college education. Studying abroad provides a once in a lifetime experience for […]

Arabic Major Taylor Hayden Spent a Day Side by Side with the Dean

As part of our annual Side by Side with the Dean contest, student Taylor Hayden and Dean Jeff Braden spent the day together on March 21, attending classes, meetings and events on each other's calendars.