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World Language and Literature Major

Choose to master two world languages while earning your world language and literature degree; French, German and Spanish are all available.
World Language Students
 
Bachelor of Arts
World Language and Literature
Choose to master two world languages while earning your world language and literature degree; French, German and Spanish are all available.

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Is This Program for Me?

Do you thrive in multilingual environments and love exploring the intersection of language, culture, and global issues? Are you energized by the idea of reading great literature in its original language, connecting across cultures, and expanding your worldview? If you're passionate about languages and eager to prepare for a meaningful, globally minded career, this program offers the tools to lead and communicate across borders.

This program is a great fit for students who are:
  • Flexible and curious, eager to explore languages and global literature
  • Open-minded and analytical, drawn to cultural nuance and complexity
  • Self-driven and globally aware, excited by diverse worldviews
  • Communicative and culturally fluent, ready to engage across borders

What Makes Us Different?

Samford’s World Language and Literature program is distinct for its close-knit, student-centered environment paired with globally relevant opportunities. Students major in two languages, choosing from French, German, and Spanish, while benefiting from a personalized and flexible curriculum that emphasizes both academic depth and real-world readiness.

Individualized Attention

Small class sizes and faculty mentorship tailored to each student’s goals

Cultural Immersion

Study abroad in Spain, France, Germany, Costa Rica, Argentina, and more

Critical Languages Program

Unique electives in Italian and Portuguese to broaden cultural fluency

Interdisciplinary Connections

Collaborations with business, law, and medical programs for career-relevant language skills

Language Assistantships

Opportunities for student leadership in conversation tables and the Grace Márquez Language Technology Forum

Shape Your Academic Journey

Through a customizable curriculum, you’ll gain mastery in two world languages while exploring global literature, film, art, history, politics, and religion. You'll develop both the hard skills of language proficiency and the soft skills of cultural navigation, preparing you to thrive in diverse contexts.

Students Will Learn

  • Communicate with advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking
  • Collaborate across cultures and languages on shared goals
  • Analyze texts, media, and cultural practices from multiple perspectives
  • Apply intercultural awareness and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges
World Language Teacher with Students

Prepare to Succeed

Spanish majors graduate with high-level communication skills, cross-cultural literacy, and the confidence to thrive in bilingual and multicultural settings. Whether pursuing advanced study or joining the workforce, students are equipped to lead in a globalized economy.

Career Preparation

Intercultural Competency – Essential for leadership in today’s global marketplace
Professional Connections – With language-based businesses, government, NGOs, and academic institutions
Advanced Proficiency – In two world languages, supported by immersive experiences and study abroad

Career Opportunities

  • Public Policy
  • International Affairs / Diplomacy
  • Law and Legal Interpretation
  • Education and Administration
  • Translation and Publishing
  • Religion and Missions
  • Global Business
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Medical or Court Interpretation

Fellowship & Internship Highlights

  • Fulbright grants to Spain and Germany
  • Internships with Alabama-Germany Partnership, the Spanish Embassy in London, and NGOs across Latin America, Africa, and the U.S.
Heather West
“Studying multiple world languages and literature opens doors to new ways of thinking, connecting, and contributing to our global society.”
— Heather A. West, Associate Professor of French
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