Department of Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies

Small Classes - The Global Languages Department provides you with more opportunities to interact in the target language and to receive a more personalized academic attention while in your learning process.

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Cultural Immersion - We offer plenty of travel and study abroad programs, which enrich your learning experience, lead you to improve your language skills and enhance your understanding of other cultures.

Outreach - With a Spanish minor or major with us, you can develop an interdisciplinary research project, which prepares you to contribute to the world with innovative ideas and knowledge. It might also lead you to obtain awards and grants, while planting the first seeds of future studies in your long-term career or continuous education.

UIndy's Values - Embracing the UIndy “Education for Service” motto: With us you can connect with local or global communities via different service-learning opportunities we offer in our language courses.

Extra-Curricular Activities - Via GLO and SOL student organizations events, our movie nights, out Talent Showcase, free tutoring service, conversation tables, among other cultural and academic activities you get immersed in entertaining and educational events to build community at UIndy while learning more about the target languages and the different cultures in which those languages are spoken.

Going Beyond Learning Languages

The Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies Department at UIndy offers a B.A. in Spanish Language and Culture, a minor in Spanish, and a graduate certificate in Applied Spanish Language and Culture. We also offer courses in French and German. In your studies, you’ll not only develop strong communication skills in the target language but also gain insight into the cultures, philosophies, and global perspectives connected to these languages.

Practical language experiences

Once you graduate, most employers are going to be looking for practical skills and translatable experiences on your résumé. Our faculty are here to help connect you with experiences that fit your goals, whether it's taking a course on translation, finding an internship in community outreach with a local organization, or participating in an international experience abroad. Practical experiences are not just about earning credit. Rather, they are about learning skills that are going to be applicable to your life and your career.

Study abroad and cultural immersion

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Whether you are most interested in student organizations, trips abroad, or knowledgeable faculty that can teach you about culture, literature, and philosophy, the Global Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies Department has plenty to offer. At UIndy, you will not only develop communicative skills in the target language, but you will also have the opportunity to expand your understanding of foreign cultures, experience languages firsthand, and gain practical knowledge that will be applicable to your life after graduation. Our faculty members are advisors to student organizations such as SOL (Student Organization of Latinos) and GLO (Global Languages Organization) where you can immerse in new and exciting cultural experiences. Take a look at their Instagram account! @soluindy @uindyglo

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Shaping your future

Choosing to major in Spanish Language and Culture or minor in Spanish may seem like just one part of your college journey, but it will have a lasting impact on your future. Whether you’re looking to expand your career opportunities, strengthen your communication skills, or deepen your cultural understanding, studying Spanish is a powerful way to enrich your UIndy experience. We also have an Applied Spanish Language and Culture certificate for graduate level students. Explore each program to see how they can help you thrive in today’s global world.