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Programs in Foreign Languages and Literatures

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Students with a major in foreign languages and literatures focus on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; or that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies, as well as literature at the basic/elementary level.

Top Schools For Foreign Languages and Literatures Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA		$17,932 17,900 103 Bachelor's (103)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO		$23,095 22,158 97 Bachelor's (88), Master's (9)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA		$21,878 23,558 92 Bachelor's (89), Master's (3)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN		$25,118 32,499 83 Bachelor's (59), Master's (19),
Doctoral (5)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV		$17,002 22,303 80 Bachelor's (44), Master's (36)
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM		$18,266 14,697 66 Bachelor's (66)
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID		$19,000 9,343 63 Bachelor's (63)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA		$20,751 23,378 56 Bachelor's (56)
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN		$22,102 16,719 52 Bachelor's (52)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN		$17,916 22,371 50 Bachelor's (50)
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Foreign Languages and Literatures Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 48 2%
Associate 190 7%
Bachelor's 2,215 82%
Master's 215 8%
Doctoral 44 2%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 833 31%
Female 1,881 69%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 138 5%
Black or African American 109 4%
Hispanic or Latino 453 18%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 26 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,648 65%
Other/Unknown 147 6%
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Foreign Languages and Literatures Internships

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Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Oakland, CA
Posted:5/7/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Marketing Co-op Student (Summer 2013) - (JT12223)
Description:Marketing Co-op Student (Summer 2013) - (JT12223) Job Requisition ID: JT12223 Job Title: Marketing Co-op Student (Summer 2013) Job Type: Full-Time Location: Wauwatosa, WI Job Description: Position Summary: This is a2 year commitmentfor...>
Company:Briggs & Stratton
Location:Milwaukee, WI
Posted:4/3/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Part-time Lecturer Pool - Modern Languages & Literatures
Description:Requisition Number: 102861 Regular / Temporary: Temporary Full / Part Time: Part-Time Appointment Duration / End Date: 2013-2014 Academic Year Department CLA-Modern Languages & Lit College / Division CLA-College of Liberal Arts Salary...>
Company:California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Location:San Luis Obispo, CA
Posted:4/20/2013
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Foreign Language, Part-Time Faculty (non-credit)
Description:Community College of Philadelphia is the largest public institution of higher education in the City. Since 1965, over 500,000 students have passed through our doors seeking associate’s degrees, certificates, improved workplace skills and...>
Company:Community College of Philadelphia
Location:Pennsylvania
Posted:4/24/2013
Source:Chronicle Careers
Job Title:2013-14 Lecturer - Pool Faculty (Foreign Languages)
Description:Faculty Position Type: Interim Part-Time College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences Contact Name: Dr. Debra Andrist Contact Phone: 936-294-1441 Contact Email: andrist@shsu.edu Open Date: 04/01/2013 Open Until Filled: Yes Usual...>
Company:Sam Houston State University
Location:Huntsville, TX
Posted:4/4/2013
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Part-Time Lecturer - Summer Program for High School Students
Description:include teaching semester-based academic credit and/or non-credit content course(s), in a hybrid-online format, to high school students in one or more of the following fields. The program dates are from July 1-July 25, 2013.• English •...>
Company:Northeastern University
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:Northeastern University
Job Title:Spring/Summer 2013 (Z-Term) Lecturer or Teaching Specialist: Hindi
Description:Please see the Department of Asian Languages and Literatures website at www.all.umn.eduM.A. or foreign equivalent in Hindi or related area. Native or near-native fluency in Hindi. Strong English language communication skills, and...>
Company:University of Minnesota
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Posted:1/4/2013
Source:University of Minnesota
Job Title:Editorial Research Internship
Description:Lisa La Valle-FinanResponsibilities:PLEASE EMAIL REPLIES TO LLFINAN@LIVE.COMYou must have your own transportation and live in the New York Metro areaEditorial/Research Internship -- Part-Time for One Full YearGlobalista Gal:...>
Company:Urban Interns
Location:New York, NY
Posted:1/9/2013
Source:Urban Interns
Job Title:2013 Summer Internship in Consulting
Description:Summer Intern in Consulting About the Organization SWA Consulting Inc. (formerly Surface, Ward, and Associates) is an organizational consulting and applied research firm. Our mission is to make a difference in learning and performance for...>
Company:Swa Consulting
Location:Raleigh, NC
Posted:3/6/2013
Source:SWA Consulting
Job Title:Marketing Co-op Student (Summer 2013)
Description:Position Summary: This is a 2 year commitment for students completing their Sophomore year of college. Must be available to work full-time during the summer and 20 hours during the school year. As a Marketing co-op, students will support...>
Company:Briggs & Stratton
Location:Wauwatosa, WI
Posted:1/14/2013
Source:Briggs & Stratton

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