Academics

Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Cultures

Options:
  • French
  • Spanish
  • French Teacher Education
  • Spanish Teacher Education

Why Choose Foreign Language and Cultures at WIU?

  • Travel around the world: A wide variety of study abroad opportunities are available, including departmental faculty-led programs in Spain, France, Costa Rica and Quebec
  • Language clubs, weekly conversation groups and honorary societies in French and in Spanish
  • Communicate in another language, study other literatures, understand other cultures
  • Foreign language proficiency increases marketability and acceptance to graduate school

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Regional, national and international civil service (including CIA, Defense Department, and embassies)
  • Airline, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, banking, advertising, publishing, management, business, marketing and import/export industries

Scholarships

Western Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.