A World of Possibilities

Join one of North Carolina's largest language and culture programs to expand your worldview, gain in-demand skills and enrich your life.

Why WLC?

Undergraduate Programs

We offer unique and transformative experiences in more than a dozen different languages.

Graduate Studies

Explore our innovative graduate programs in French, Spanish and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Linguistic outreach at La Fiesta del Pueblo

Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in North Carolina, and the language used by the Latino residents of the state is changing due to influences from English, as well as due to contact between different varieties of Spanish. Hispanic linguistics faculty and graduate students in WLC are at the forefront of documenting and…

WLC Welcomes New Faculty

The Department of World Languages & Cultures welcomed seven new full time faculty members this fall semester, in French, Japanese, Spanish, TESOL, and a new language for NC State, Korean. Keep reading to learn more about our new faculty. Sarah Brandt, Spanish and Foreign Language Education Where did you study and what was your focus: BA…

Celebrating WLC Graduate Student Excellence at the Triangle French History and Culture Seminar

French MA students Miriam Fatnassi Nisetich, Alice Mazur, and Nell Pietri recently attended the Triangle French History and Culture Seminar, which proved to be an enriching experience. Co-convened by NC State professor Michael Garval and UNC professor Ellen Welch, the seminar offered students the opportunity to interact with distinguished professors from across the region. Our graduate…

Why study with us?

You’ll not only become proficient in another language — you’ll learn to think critically about the world and your place in it. Today’s workforce demands well-rounded professionals who are empathetic, culturally competent and skilled communicators. Our graduates fill that void through rewarding careers in government, business, science, technology and a host of other public and private industries.

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I discovered a passion for learning about different cultures and countries — and how they interact with one another.
Joshua Wasserman
Spanish and International Studies ’24