Overview
About the Program
The curriculum of the Global Studies and Languages program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consists of subject sequences in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish studies taught in the target language; a subject sequence in Studies in International Literatures and Cultures (SILC) taught in English; and subjects on the theory of languages taught by Linguistics faculty. 21G currently offers IAP study abroad or travel programs in China, France, and Spain.
Concentrations are available in Chinese, English Language Studies, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Theory of Language. Students can also fulfill a concentration in Other Languages by taking coursework at MIT in Korean, or in other languages taken through cross-registration at Harvard or Wellesley. Minors are available in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish; and Majors in French, German, and Spanish.
As MIT students pursue an expanding spectrum of international engagements, Global Languages classes and immersive international experiences help prepare them to live and work in the diverse and multilingual context of a globalizing world. Through our curriculum, students develop communicative and intercultural competencies, critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, diversity awareness and cross-cultural understanding.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Writing (Like the) French
- Intermediate German: Intensive Study of Language and Culture
- Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
180 MIT units
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Linguistics View 3073 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Secondary School Report (SSR), including high school transcript
- For non-native English speakers, we strongly recommend providing the results of an English proficiency exam if you have been using English for fewer than 5 years or do not speak English at home or in school, so that we may consider that information alongside the rest of your application
- We do not have cut off or recommended scores for the ACT or SAT as scores are evaluated within an applicant’s context
Tuition Fee
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International
57590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57590 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
57590 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 57590 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.