Overview

The World Languages and Cultures Major is offered by Ithaca College. Students can pursue multiple pathways to completion: focusing intensely on a single language, combining their study of a primary language with additional coursework in a second language, or integrating courses in Linguistics and Translation Studies into their study of language, literature and culture.

Key Facts

Foundational courses in the study of literature, linguistics, and cinema will enable students to develop the analytical skills needed to engage with the values and ideas expressed in cultural production, while advanced courses will instill in students cultural understanding and global perspectives, enabling them to feel part of a larger world and able to make socially aware choices. No matter their particular focus, students graduating with a degree in World Languages and Cultures will obtain a high degree of linguistic proficiency and cultural competence in at least one foreign language, demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language and the concept of culture by making comparisons with other languages and cultures, and develop the skills to analyze and interpret a variety of texts and aesthetic objects. The flexible nature of the degree means that students can tailor their study so as to allow them to focus on other, related professional interests while completing their degree. This program will thus enable students to become productive global citizens, whose linguistic and practical skills and whose broadening of their awareness of global culture will prepare for them for a variety of professions in the global workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Screen Cultures

Race, Language, Literature, and Power in World Cultures

Art of Translation

Linguistics

Comparative Literature
German Area Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, 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

Secondary school report and official high school transcripts
One letter of recommendation or teacher evaluation
$60 application fee
SAT or ACT scores are optional, and SAT subject tests are not considered

International applicants must submit the following:

A complete and original secondary school transcript or marks sheet (grades) that bears the school seal and certifying signature of a school authority. Also submit official transcripts from all universities attended. Applicants must provide a certified English translation of all transcripts that are not in English.
A letter of recommendation from the principal, school head, or college counselor sent directly from your school to Ithaca College.
Proof of English proficiency

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

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year
Out-of-State

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

56752 USD / year

≈ 56752 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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