Global Languages and Cultures
Learn to interact with speakers of other languages in a cross-cultural environment.
The Department of Global Languages and Cultures offers instruction in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Our highly qualified and dedicated faculty are ready to help you expand and master your second language proficiency and intercultural competence to enable you to interact effectively with speakers of other languages in real-life situations in the U.S. and abroad.
Learning in a Global Context
Knowledge of people and their cultures
Today's employers work in a global context and recognize the need for individuals who can work in a cross-cultural environment. Continue to improve your second language skills or explore a new language.
For University of Dayton junior Benjamin Bitner, what started as a research paper in a Chinese language course led to a summer in Taiwan.
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University of Dayton faculty members are working in northwest Dayton through a community engagement program of the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community.
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