Asian Studies - Major, Minor
Improve your language skills, understand a diverse range of Asian cultures and communities, and open a window into countries of growing global importance.
Welcome to World Languages & Cultures!
The Department of World Languages and Cultures is more than just a place, more than just a college. Here we explore our connections to people and community through language and culture. We are a unique and diverse department and believe an essential part of becoming an educated person is understanding oneself and how we connect with people around the world.
We invite anyone interested in learning a language, exploring different cultures, and meeting interesting people to join our department and celebrate diversity with our incredible students and faculty.
The Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center
"We are promoting something good, and good things never die." -Dr. Mehdi Heravi
Proficiency Testing
Students may schedule a time to take a language proficiency test in person on the Logan Main Campus or remotely at a USU Location if they wish to gain credit for their foreign language fluency.
Not Fluent? Not a Problem!
USU offers many beginner classes taught in English - no experience needed!
Fields of Study
Chinese Language and Culture - Major, Minor, Teaching
Develop reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills alongside language and cultural proficiency that will allow you to be a successful member of the global community.
French Language and Culture - Major, Minor, Teaching
Learn the tradition and perspectives of French-speaking communities while developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
German Language and Culture - Major, Minor, Teaching
Develop German language skills that are highly sought after by employers. Learn about tradition and perspectives, business, and translation.
Portuguese Language and Culture - Major, Minor
Study the Portuguese language while gaining an appreciation for its culture while becoming an active member of a global society.
Spanish Language - Major, Minor, Teaching
Master the world’s second-most spoken language! Uncover cultural, social, and literary trends of the Spanish-speaking world, and understand the world from a global perspective.
Arabic Studies - Minor
Expand your understanding of the Arabic culture as you develop knowledge of the Arabic language, regions, the people that surround it and it's connection to Islam.
Japanese Language and Culture - Minor
The Japanese minor at USU provides students with the tools necessary for advanced Japanese language and culture study.
Latin America Studies - Minor
Supplement your major with knowledge of the culture and peoples of Latin America while becoming a responsible member of the international community.
Linguistics - Minor
With courses ranging from language’s role in religion to second language acquisition, students will gain an appreciation of language and the societies they come from.
Middle East Studies - Minor
Gain an appreciation for the culture of the Arabic world while studying the language of the region.
Russian Language and Culture - Minor
Supplement your major course study with study of the Russian language and its culture.
Master of Second Language Teaching
The Master of Second Language Teaching (MSLT) is an innovative, interdisciplinary master's degree program with a strong practical emphasis.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Certificate
The TESOL certificate helps students gain knowledge of pedagogic, linguistic, and cultural knowledge in second language classrooms.
Intensive English Language Institute - Specialty Programs
IELI is a high quality intensive English language program where students, scholars and professionals for whom English is an additional language can develop their linguistic, academic, and intercultural skills.
Recent Highlights
Four USU Students Join the Japanese National Honor Society
Four graduating students studying Japanese at Utah State University have been inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society – College Chapter.
New Building Being Added to Logan Campus Quad
CHaSS and the Department of World Languages and Cultures are excited to announce the Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center coming to USU's campus.
Upcoming Events