Students in the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures study languages other than English, as well as the cultures where these languages are spoken. The study of a foreign language allows for direct access to people and cultures other than one's own and helps develop international understanding and sensitivity. We live in a complex world where global awareness, cultural understanding, and intercultural communication are vital aspects of business, government, and education, indeed of all human interaction. This field of study provides the training necessary to flourish in this competitive environment. <br><br>A foreign language is an excellent complement to other disciplines, including business, communications, management and information systems, engineering, history, veterinary medicine, and agriculture. Study abroad for a summer, semester, or school year in Paris, St. Petersburg, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Bonn, Rome, or Kyoto, among other places, and gain college credit at the same time. We offer study in Chinese, French, German, ancient Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish, as well as courses taught in English on foreign film, culture, and literature in translation. The departmental Language Learning Resource Center provides the latest in language learning technology, as well as a fully trained staff on hand to provide assistance as needed.