Saint Louis University Language Programs

Students in Saint Louis University’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures don’t just study language; beyond linguistic and intercultural competence, they gain an appreciation for art, politics, people and cultures around the world.

SLU's Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures has developed comprehensive curricula that fit easily into the study of humanities, as well as the social and natural sciences. And, if one pursues a double major in a modern or classical language, they will find them better prepared for employment in several rewarding careers.

The mission is to prepare their students to understand and engage with cultures other than their own. In the process, students reflect upon themselves, their own language and culture and the richness of diversity, leading to greater intellectual, scholarly and spiritual maturity.