Languages & Programs
Arabic
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Arabic is the 5th most spoken language in the world; one of the six official languages of the United Nations; the official language of 24 countries, spoken by over 400 million people.
American Sign Language
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UofL’s American Sign Language Interpreting Studies (ASLIS) program provides students the training needed to function as qualified interpreters.
Chinese
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Learning Chinese with the engaging faculty of CML enhances students’ appreciation of cultural diversity and adds a lot of fun to their experience of foreign language learning at UofL.
Classics (Latin & Greek)
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The Classical languages minor gives students the opportunity of combining both Greek and Latin classes in a programmatic way, along with other non-language courses focusing on the ancient Classical world.
French
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Learn French to connect with millions of people in the world in business, research, high tech, travel, gastronomy, fashion, literature, and cinema.
German
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German offers you new possibilities to expand your horizons, study or intern abroad, and enhance your marketability to employers.
Japanese
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The Japanese minor introduces students to the foundations of the Japanese language, the globalization of Japanese culture, and the historical relationship between Japan and the rest of the world.