{"id":395,"date":"2026-01-22T17:30:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-humanities-and-global-studies\/?page_id=395"},"modified":"2026-05-26T19:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:31:06","slug":"world-languages-and-literatures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-humanities-and-global-studies\/world-languages-and-literatures\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of World Languages and Literatures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students who speak more than one world language, study abroad, and build expertise in a second field, develop promising career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OUR PROGRAMS<\/h3>

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The Department of World Languages and Literatures offers majors in Spanish and German and courses in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish, and Teaching English as a Second Language.<\/p><\/div>

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE<\/h3>

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Demand for ESL teachers in Wisconsin is greater than the supply so there this career area has 100% job placement.<\/p><\/div>

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LANGUAGE STUDY INTERDISCIPLINARY CERTIFICATE<\/h3>

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Interdisciplinary study provides a solid foundation in language-related areas such as linguistics, rhetoric, psychology, sociology, philosophy, communication, and foreign languages.<\/p><\/div>

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STUDENT RESOURCES<\/h2>
World Languages and Literatures faculty are engaged and committed to student success. Faculty offer outstanding support to our students\u2019 professional preparation.<\/div>
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WHERE DO I START?<\/h3>

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Taking the language placement test is a great idea while your high school language is still fresh in your mind. This guide will determine your next class.<\/p><\/div>

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DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS<\/h3>

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Scholarships in the Department of World Languages and Literatures can either require an application, submission of essay or poetry, or be granted by faculty nominations.<\/div>
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PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT<\/h3>

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World Language tutors are available each week to assist with course material. Make friends with other learners!<\/div>
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COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAM<\/h3>

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The Collaborative Language Program offers interactive language courses hosted by other UW campuses in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Russian.<\/div>
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“It helps shape your world view. Living abroad you learn to appreciate others at a new level and develop more acceptance and understanding for others.”<\/div>
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