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Modern Languages BA
Explore the world–and career options–with our Modern Languages bachelor's degree.
Prepare to communicate across borders with RIC's Modern Languages Program.
Today, nine out of 10 U.S. employers need employees with language skills other than English. RIC's Modern Languages Program will help you gain proficiency in another language and expand your career options.
Modern Languages Career Opportunities
- Translator/Interpreter
- Copywriter
- English Teacher Abroad
- Foreign Service Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- International Development Worker
Why Earn a Modern Languages Bachelor's Degree at Rhode Island College?
- Foreign language skills open opportunities for work in other parts of the world and help you connect with other places and cultures.
- Our Modern Languages degree program currently offers a concentration in Spanish.*
- Minor programs are available in Francophone studies, French, Italian, Latin American studies, Portuguese and Spanish, and courses in Arabic, German and Russian are also available.
- Topics covered include: applied grammar, conversation and composition, cultural anthropology, global politics, international literature and world history.
*Program Update: Enrollment in our French, Francophone studies, Latin American studies, and Portuguese concentrations is currently suspended.
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Interested in Teaching Languages?
If you'd like to teach languages, take a closer look at our World Languages BA.
Our Shinn Study Abroad Fund provides scholarships for students to travel for learning experiences in countries around the world.
Modern Languages Faculty
Dr. Eliani Basile
- Associate Professor
Dr. Silvia A. Oliveira
- Professor
Dr. David Ramirez
- Associate Professor
Hear From a Student
John Mercedes
“A huge reason why I pursued this career in the Foreign Service is because of the opportunity I’ll have to better understand how other people live and their experiences. I will be able to combine my passion for teaching, mission work/volunteerism and language learning with my technology skills.”
– CIS Major, with Minors in Portuguese and Data Analytics
Language Immersion and Faculty Guidance
Four years of study in two different languages has led to graduate school in Portugal.
Program Details
Program/Learning Goals
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- demonstrate language proficiency
- analyze linguistic systems
- compare target and other languages, identifying key differences
- demonstrate cultural understanding and understanding of cultural diversity
- demonstrate understanding of literary and cultural texts and traditions
- demonstrate understanding of language acquisition
Modern Languages Minors
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at RIC complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.
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Department of Modern Languages
Our programs will immerse you in an in-depth study of languages and culture. A degree in languages creates a wide range of career opportunities, especially in multicultural and international settings.
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