College of Arts & Sciences

Upcoming Events:

International Education Week: November 17-21.

World Languages and Literatures joins with the Office of Education Abroad to celebrate International Education Week, beginning with a presentation on our new department by Dr. Carol Anne Costabile-Heming, Chair (10-11 a.m. in Budig Theater).  For other events sponsored by the department, please follow the News and Events link in the left bar.

 To read the campus-wide calendar for International Education Week, click here.

World Languages and Literatures

If you're interested in learning the language and exploring the culture of other countries, we have a wide range of choices for you.

The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers courses in nine languages with Bachelor of Arts degrees available in French, German and Spanish.


link to arabiclink to chineselink to frenchlink to germanlink to japaneselink to spanish


Students who complete a major or minor in a language with teaching certification will be in high demand for jobs in education.

Learning a language can also enhance career opportunities in other professions. Companies based in the U.S. are doing business with foreign customers in what has become a worldwide economy.  

We invite you to go through our Website for more details. If you want additional information, stop by our department in Room 501 of the Landrum Building or send an e-mail request to wll@nku.edu.