Department of Languages
The Department of Languages
The interdependency of today’s world makes the need for cross-cultural understanding and communication crucial. The Department of Languages’ mission is to provide excellent language instruction, from elementary to various levels of spoken and written proficiency together with cultural literacy in American Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish, and to promote a comprehensive understanding of cultural diversity in Alaska, the U.S., and the world.
Languages Students and Faculty in the News!
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To Spain with Love: Fullbright Scholar Alexis Harvey is Off to Discover a Whole New Culture
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UAA Alumnus Kohl Keil Heads to Germany with the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Learn more about the prestigious awards our Languages majors and minors receive!
Languages Alumni
Academic Advising
You are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor, as well as any other faculty members concerning your course of study at UAA.