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Language Majors

For more specific information on the individual language requirements for each major, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog (linked here) and the department advisor.

Language Majors
Related Majors With a Language Requirement
Certificates With a Language Component

Language Majors

Please note that some language majors can be earned either through the College of Letters and Science (LS) or the School of Education (ED), depending on a student's intended career path. Majors listed without a designation in parentheses are in the College of Letters and Science.

* Not accepting applications at this time.

Related Majors with a Language Requirement

Asian Studies (Concentration in East Asian Studies or Southeast Asian Studies)
Comparative Literature
International Business (WI School of Business)
International Studies
Jewish Studies
Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies

Certificates with a Language Component

Languages can be part of a certificate in a variety of ways. They may be prerequisites, they may fulfill requirements, or they might be encouraged but not mandatory. Click on the links for details on the various certificates.

Undergraduate Certificates

Graduate and Professional Certificates

For updates or corrections, please contact Michael Kruse (mkruse@wisc.edu)

Upcoming Events

Brownbag discussion: Innovation in Language Teaching and Learning Brownbag: New Directions?
12:00-1:00pm, Thursday, May 16
1418 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive

At our final brownbag conversation this spring, we will reflect on the many discussions that we have had so far this semester: on distance learning and course sharing; business models for distance learning; preparing, mentoring and supporting language teaching assistants and instructors; summer and professional language programs; assessing student learning outcomes in languages; maximizing language and culture learning outside of the classroom; and language learning and study abroad. We will discuss those areas that you would like to further explore or develop, in the context of other discussions currently taking place regarding possible future directions for languages on our campus.
Please come to join the discussion!
A buffet lunch will be provided.