Foreign Languages & Literature

Welcome to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature!

We are delighted that you are considering a career involving foreign languages, either as a stand-alone discipline or as a value-added complement to another major. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at SIUE offers graduate and undergraduate courses dealing with the language, literature, culture, and history of many countries. We currently offer courses in nine different world languages.

Keep browsing and you will find out much much more!

Current News:

Spring 2018: Check out the exciting undergraduate research projects from the semester here.

July-August 2018: Be sure to sign up for the wonderful foreign language courses being offered this Summer 2018. 

• French course information here.
• Spanish course information here.

April 2018: Famous visual artist, Alberto Lescay, visits Dr. Bezhanova's Spanish Class to discuss his art and Cuban culture. 

February 2018: Professor Carolina Rocha publishes her newest book, "Argentine Cinema and National Identity". Order your very own copy here. 

January 2018: SIUE's Stephanie Olivares earns competitive scholarship from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation. Check out the article on our Spanish minor here. 

October 2017: Professor Carolina Rocha's Spanish course makes the news for their Service Learning in Fairmont City. Read the Alton Telegraph article here.

Student Opportunities:

Are you interested in using your foreign language skills for student programs and career opportunities in the U.S. Department of State?

• Check out information on U.S. Department of State: Careers Representing America here.

Check out this list of scholarship opportunities involving foreign languages here.

Check out this list of current job openings involving foreign languages here.

 

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Languages

German

Spanish

French

Arabic

Italian

Chinese

Yoruba

 

       

              

  

Succeed With Us
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, your language skills open the door to exciting job opportunities. Bilinguals earn more than their monolingual counterparts, according to national job statistics. In the SIUE Department Foreign Languages and Literature , your education is not confined to a classroom - It spans every corner of the globe. Once you earn your degree you’ll be prepared for an exciting career that could take you anywhere. In other words, we put the world at your fingertips.

This page is currently under construction. Stay tuned for new and exciting changes. 

                     

  

Alumni: Keep in Touch Calling all SIUE Foreign Languages and Literature Alumni, tell us what you are doing!	Already know a foreign language? Proficiency exams are available in French, German, and Spanish, click here for details.
Conversation Hours An excellent opportunity to improve and practice your speaking skills in Spanish, French, and German. Click here for details.	Study Abroad Opportunities Expand your horizons and education. Click here for details.