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World Languages and Cultures
Study the World
Mental agility, cultural curiosity and the insatiable desire to keep learning are hallmarks of those who major in World Competencies. Our faculty, graduate students and exchange visitors are a truly global group dedicated to your success. When you graduate, not only will you be more worldly and debonair, you will have the tools to build an amazing life.
students take WC courses to fulfill General Education requirements.
languages offered.
Fullbright semi-finalists mentored by WC faculty.
Other World Languages and Cultures Degree Options at UM
- World Languages and Cultures Bachelor of Arts
- World Competencies Certificate
- English in Academic Strength and Leadership (EASL) Certificate
- Classics Bachelor of Arts Minor
- Arabic Studies Minor
- Chinese Minor
- European Studies Minor
- French Bachelor of Arts Minor
- French Education Bachelor of Arts Minor
- German Bachelor of Arts Minor
- German Education Bachelor of Arts Minor
- Greek Minor
- Japanese Bachelor of Arts Minor
- Latin American Studies Minor
- Latin Minor
- Latin Language Education Minor
- Russian Bachelor of Arts Minor
- Russian Language Education Bachelor of Arts Minor
- Russian Studies Minor
- Spanish Bachelor of Arts Minor
- Spanish Language Education Bachelor of Arts Minor
Careers
- Foreign Service Office
- International Trade Specialist
- Secondary School Teacher
- Tour Guide
- Translator
- Editor
Study the Corners of the World
Choose a language, a geographical area or a historical time period; in World Languages and Cultures there is something for everyone.
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The birthplace of many of the ancient world's religions and empires, home to remarkable centers of learning and the arena of devastating conflicts.
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This dynamic region includes China, Japan and Vietnam. Come and study their traditional cultures, philosophical contributions and artistic systems. Choose from a variety of contemporary political, economic and cultural courses to suit your interests and goals.
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Irish language, history, literature, film, drama, music, dance and cultural preservation are the amazing learning opportunities available in this diverse program of study.
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This fascinating region includes India, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia and the Philippines. The heritages of ancient civilizations are still visible here in vibrant modern cities that are hubs of technology. Study everything from Bollywood to the Bhagavad Gita and beyond.
![bikers on a trail](https://images.apps.umt.edu/storage/umt/center/630/612/academics/programs/world-languages-cultures/images/stock.jpg)
![university of Montana campus](https://images.apps.umt.edu/storage/umt/center/630/612/academics/programs/world-languages-cultures/images/stock2.jpg)
![group of students with Monte in front of bear statue](https://images.apps.umt.edu/storage/umt/center/630/612/academics/programs/world-languages-cultures/images/stock3.jpg)
![student studying on laptop](https://images.apps.umt.edu/storage/umt/center/630/612/academics/programs/world-languages-cultures/images/stock4.jpg)
The birthplace of many of the ancient world's religions and empires, home to remarkable centers of learning and the arena of devastating conflicts.
This dynamic region includes China, Japan and Vietnam. Come and study their traditional cultures, philosophical contributions and artistic systems. Choose from a variety of contemporary political, economic and cultural courses to suit your interests and goals.
Irish language, history, literature, film, drama, music, dance and cultural preservation are the amazing learning opportunities available in this diverse program of study.
This fascinating region includes India, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia and the Philippines. The heritages of ancient civilizations are still visible here in vibrant modern cities that are hubs of technology. Study everything from Bollywood to the Bhagavad Gita and beyond.