Your Passport to the Global Village.
As our world quickly becomes one vast global village, command of a second language is vital to communication and greatly broadens career options.

Wilkes' Foreign Language program acknowledges the need for professional courses in non-literary translation and business and medical applications, but also embraces traditional coursework in literature and culture.

Spanish majors are encouraged to take advantage of
Study Abroad programs to help hone communication skills. You can earn from three to 15 credits in summer, semester, and academic-year programs.

Internships expose students to
the use of foreign languages in legal, social service, and education arenas. They can be particularly productive when combined with a second major.

Through an internship, either in the United States or abroad, you will gain valuable working experience and enhance your resumé before stepping into the job market.

Our Language Learning Center and laboratory
complement coursework by offering computer-enhanced, self-paced, audio and video instructional programs to help you make productive and efficient use of study time.

Satellite connections and shortwave radio bring news and current events to you from Europe and far corners of the world.

And since a certain amount of responsibility comes
with being a citizen of a global village, you have the chance to help areas of need in the world by volunteering for non-profit organizations such as the International Red Cross, CARE, OXFAM, and Catholic Relief Services.

Recent graduates have applied their skills as
teachers, social workers, and military personnel.