Students in the academic programs offered by the Department of Languages and Linguistics become versatile thinkers and proactive doers who can connect with diverse communities around the world. Students come away with a firm knowledge of languages, customs, literature, and history that guide other cultures while being equipped with the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
Academic Programs
Multidimensional Learning Environment
Languages at Truman
Regardless of your major, being proficient in a foreign language can boost your career opportunities. Whether you want to study abroad, teach, pursue government work, or conduct international business, you can give yourself an edge by building a foreign language into your studies.
Opportunities for Hands-on Language Learning
The World Languages Living-Learning Community offers a unique on-campus living option for students with a strong interest in languages and cultures. Other opportunities to enhance your language skills include weekly conversation tables; service learning opportunities with native speakers in the community, in the schools, and Taiwan Connect; and immersion weekends in different languages.
Study Abroad Programs
Study Abroad programs in China, Mexico, Japan, Spain, and Guatemala are led or organized by Languages and Linguistics faculty members. Scholarships are also available for study abroad.
Internships
Languages and Linguistics students participate in internships in Kansas City; Nashville; New York City; and Washington, D.C.; as well as locations abroad such as China and Taiwan.
