Minors in Foreign Languages

Why Minor in a Language?

Exploring new languages and cultures alongside classmates outside one's major enriches a student professionally, academically and personally.

Proficiency in a foreign language sets job seekers apart and builds the intercultural communication skills essential in today's globalized workplace. Because the ability to speak a foreign language is a concrete skill, students develop practical, real-world strategies for tracking and assessing their own progress, which carry over to other professional and personal pursuits. Through these shared experiences, students often discover new interests in the target culture's music, films, and literature — broadening their intellectual and personal horizons. 

Minors: Modern & Classical Languages

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Students practice sign language during a class.
Minor in American Sign Language
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China Travel Study
Minor in Chinese
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Kris holding up his arms in front of the Colosseum in Rome.
Minor in Classics
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Minor in Education
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Bridge in Paris, purple sunset, in France.
Minor in French
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Dresden, Germany
Minor in German Studies
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Senior Abygail Deemer's college journey took her from the research lab to Italy
Minor in Italian
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Duomo in Florence Italy from the nearby bell tower.
Minor in Italian Studies
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Study Abroad in Japan with Kent State MCLS
Minor in Japanese
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Russian Literature, Culture and Translation - B.A.
Minor in Russian Studies
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Historic building in Spain with blue body of water and blue skies.
Minor in Spanish
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Translation class
Minor in Translation & Multilingual Communication

Interested?

Stop by the conversation hour to meet current language students and faculty. 

Students can register for a minor on Flashline through the Student Resources Page by navigating to Manage My Program. See Video Instructions.  

Contact us at MCLS@kent.edu to get connected with the appropriate advisor for your desired program.