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View an interview (in Spanish) with John Bolduan, a former Webster student, Audio Production major and minor in Spanish, now living and working in Bilbao, Spain.
David Kraus Receives Study Abroad Grant
Language Students Work with Schools
Read about last year's study abroad trip to Argentina.
New endowed professor position for French and French culture / Francophonie at Webster University!
Regional Collaboration in Languages and Cultures: Webster International Languages part of the universities sharing speakers and events
Welcome! Willkommen! Bonjour! ¡Hola! Konichiwa!
The Department of International Languages and Cultures at Webster University is recognized for its diverse curriculum, outstanding faculty, and international course offerings. We have a variety of majors, minors, and certificates to meet student's needs and prepare for their careers. Students explore the world of language study with us and, whether students choose to have a double major along with language, or delve into more language courses, we help them find their interests and develop them.
Students in this department receive a strong liberal arts education and excellent career preparation for a global job market, because they acquire language skills as well as an international understanding and perspective, and apply that knowledge in today's world. The more complete "world view" students have, the better prepared they are to meet the challenges of the future. In addition, students develop invaluable skills in reading, writing, public speaking, and critical thinking.
We offer a variety of opportunities, such as traditional daytime as well as evening courses, weekend courses, exchanges with Argentina and France, and internships in China, Germany, Mexico and Japan through Webster University's International Business Internship Exchange. You'll also find culture courses in English.
Whether you need a few courses or a degree, we can help you achieve your goals!
Languages and Culture Courses we offer include:
Arabic, Chinese, English as a second language, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Portugese, Russian, Spanish, Thai
Degrees Offered:
French (B.A.)
German (B.A.)
Spanish (B.A.)
New Degrees and certificates:
German Studies (B.A.)
French Advanced Degree (B.A.)
German Advanced Degree (B.A.)
Spanish Advanced Degree (B.A.)
Certificates Offered:
Certificate in International Languages
New Degrees:
Advanced language degrees:
These require 45 hours of language courses, 9 more than our traditional degrees, as well as a higher proficiency in students' final portfolio and presentation. This degree is meant for students who would like to go on to graduate school or a job in which they will use the language right away for communication and research.
German Studies degree:
This degree includes courses in German culture as well as language. Students take 36 hours of German language as well as 9 hours of coursework in Germanic culture in English or German, in departments such as Philosophy, Art History, History, Art/Architecture, General Studies and International Studies.
Certificate in International Languages:
Students interested in more than a minor, or those interested in multiple Asian languages, languages for opera / voice courses, or a combination with Latin may be interested in this certificate. The program requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of formal coursework in languages at Webster University.
Courses used to fulfill a major may not also be used to fulfill a requirement for a certificate. No more than 6 credit hours at the elementary level (1000-1990) may be counted toward the 24 credit hours needed for a certificate. Students need one language for which they take no less than 4 16-week courses in one specific language are required, or 5 8-week courses. The other courses may be in other languages.
Transfer credits do not apply to the certificate. Only one course may have been earned with a grade of "P," and the grades for the courses must be above a "C-". Recognition credit hours can count toward a certificate, Only one ILC 2150 course can be counted towards the certificate.
Minors (18 credit hours in the department)
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
NOTE: All courses for the minor must be taken at Webster University. Courses completed with a grade of C- or below do not count toward
fulfilling the requirements for a minor –
Graduate Teaching degree:
Master of Arts in Teaching French, German, Spanish
Languages offered at international campuses:
French: Geneva
German: Vienna
Spanish: London and Leiden
Chinese: China
Thai: Thailand
International opportunities for Webster students here
http://www.webster.edu/academics/international.shtml
Our ‘Recognition Credit program’ also counts toward the major and minor:
1) Students take a placement test in Academic Resources (Loretto Hall) to be placed in the appropriate course, then
2) pay a $10 fee with our departmental representative in Webster Hall 334, and register as a ‘recognition credit’ student.
3) Students receive credit for courses leading up to the course they’ve taken if they pass the course with a ‘B’ or better, up to 12 credit hours
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