Department of Languages
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A Whole New World of Opportunities
The Department of Languages prepares students to become informed global citizens by allowing them to explore different world views and concepts through immersion experiences in the classroom, community, and abroad, and fostering an appreciation for the changing and increasingly multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual living environments. We help students develop and refine their critical and analytical skills, which will allow them to consider a diversity of perspectives and make sound decisions as they embark on their careers.
The Department of Languages
The interdependency of today’s world makes the need for cross-cultural understanding and communication crucial. The Department of Languages’ mission is to provide excellent language instruction, from elementary to various levels of spoken and written proficiency together with cultural literacy in American Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish, and to promote a comprehensive understanding of cultural diversity in Alaska, the U.S., and the world.
Languages Students and Faculty in the News!
UAA sends two alumni to Austria for the USTA Foreign Language Assistantship
To Spain with Love: Fullbright Scholar Alexis Harvey is Off to Discover a Whole New Culture
UAA Alumnus Kohl Keil Heads to Germany with the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Dr. Hiroko Harada Solves the Case of the Mysterious Japanese Backpack!
UAA Department of Languages honored with Governor's North Star Award
Learn more about the prestigious awards our Languages majors and minors receive!
Languages Alumni
Academic Advising
You are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor, as well as any other faculty members concerning your course of study at UAA.
