Overview

The World Languages and Linguistics major at Framingham State University is housed in the World Languages department and leverages the expertise of our Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, and American Sign Language faculty.

You will complete a capstone Independent Study where you have the opportunity to study an area of particular interest to you. You are also encouraged to complete a study-abroad semester to further your immersion in one of the languages you choose to study as part of the degree.

With close guidance from your advisor, you could double-major in another complimentary area, such as Child and Family Studies, Computer Science, English, or Sociology.

These disciplines could also serve as a minor, in addition to the following related minors: Anthropology, Digital Humanities, Communication Arts, Data Science and Analytics, and Neuroscience.

Graduates of World Languages & Linguistics are successful in a variety of careers such as education, interpretation, business, international relations, or embarking on graduate studies in the United States and abroad.

Learning Outcomes

All majors will acquire interpersonal proficiency in the primary target language reaching an Intermediate High Level, according to guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in oral and listening proficiency. Students will acquire interpersonal proficiency in the secondary target language reaching an Intermediate Low Level (according ACTFL guidelines) in oral and listening proficiency.

All majors will acquire interpretive proficiency in the primary target language reaching an Intermediate High Level (according ACTFL guidelines) in reading and listening proficiency. Students will acquire interpretive proficiency in the secondary target language reaching an Intermediate Low Level (according ACTFL guidelines) in reading and listening proficiency.

All majors will acquire presentational proficiency (according ACTFL guidelines) in the primary target language reaching an Intermediate High Level of oral and written proficiency. Students will acquire presentational proficiency (according ACTFL guidelines) in the secondary target language reaching an Intermediate Low Level of oral and written proficiency

Students will be able to identify diverse cultures where the target languages are spoken.

All majors will develop research skills and write a research monograph in their primary language on a topic of interest related to their concentration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Languages of the World

Languages and Linguistics

Independent Study in American Sign Language

Independent Study in French

Internship in Linguistics

Independent Study in Portuguese

Independent Study in Spanish

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Framingham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Application Fee – $50.

Official High School and/or College/University Transcripts or National Exam Scores.

Official Course-by-Course Evaluation of High School and College/University Transcript(s).

If education was in a language other than English, tests of English proficiency may be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Living costs

Framingham

United States

1322 - 2737 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Duration

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Credits

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