Studying Languages and Cultures at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
Explore. Communicate. Grow.
Discover or deepen your knowledge of languages, cultures, and global perspectives that shape our interconnected world. In Global Languages and Cultural Studies (GLCS), you can pursue the following programs:
Spanish: Major, minor, or certificate (including an Advanced Certificate in Medical Spanish). The department also offers a Latinx Studies minor. All our programs focus on language and the histories, cultures, and social contexts of Latin America, Spain, and Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.
Global French: Minor or certificate, exploring the language and diverse cultures of French-speaking communities across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with opportunities to engage global perspectives through interdisciplinary study and cultural immersion.
What you can expect
An average class ratio of 1:13 allows you to benefit from individualized instruction, meaningful engagement with peers, and strong faculty mentorship. Our curriculum helps you build proficiency and intercultural competencies. You will graduate with recognized credentials in the workplace such as the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), and/ or STAMP 4S.
GLCS students have options to study abroad in Ecuador, France and Spain for a semester or a full year. You will live with a host family, take classes at local universities, and may complete internships with community organizations.
In our department, our Spanish and French speaking language teaching assistants organize immersive cultural activities and provide personalized support for developing real-world communication skills.
Why study global languages and cultural studies at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
Our graduates go on to join an array of fields where language and intercultural skills are an asset. They work in sectors such as healthcare, education, business, government service, international relations, nonprofit work and global industries where a broad liberal arts education is highly desirable. They also pursue graduate study in a field of choice. Many serve as cultural ambassadors abroad as recipients of prestigious Fulbright fellowships and French government teaching grants. Experiential learning, whether in our classrooms, local community or abroad, prepares our students to thrive in diverse professional settings.
PROFESSIONAL PATHS BEYOND LINFIELD
See where ÃÛѨÊÓƵ graduates have gone on to work:
French and Francophone studies
- Alexis Peck (2026), French/Business, TAPIF Teaching Assistantship in France
- Luis-Santillan Guzman (2018), French/Sociology, TAPIF Teaching Assistantship in France
- Luca Mallon (2019), French /International Business, TAPIF Teaching Assistantship in France
Spanish and Latin American studies
- Olivia Welsh (2025) Spanish/ International Relations
- Grace Swinth (2025) Spanish/ International Business, Customer Service.
- Naomi De Anda Viramontes (2025) Spanish/International Business, Bilingual Human Resources
- Ivan Calixto Galicia (2024), Spanish & Secondary Education, Fulbright in Perú 2025, teaching in Yamhill County
- Cecilio Peña Anaya (2024), Spanish & Political Sciences, Legal Assistant, Lutheran Community Services
- Salma Galván Pelayo (2023), Spanish & Anthropology, Fulbright in Brazil 2024, Unidos Bridging Communities Program Coordinator
- Anne Walkup (2021), Spanish/Communication Arts, Fulbright Scholar, Spain, 2021, Global Education and International Services Coordinator at Westmont College
- Mía Burnett (2019), Spanish & Philosophy, Ph.D., University of Memphis, Playwriter
- Lizette Becerra (2018), Latin American/Latinx Studies Fulbright in Mexico 2019-2020; Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion Program, Seattle University
- Itzel Romero (2018), Latin American/Latinx Studies & Biochemistry, Dr. in Dental Medicine, Community Health Centers
Contact us
For more information about global cultural studies at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ, please feel free to contact our department chair. We look forward to connecting with you!
Department Chair and Associate Professor
900 SE Baker St, Walker Hall, Unit A462, McMinnville, OR 97128
503-883-2522
tcarrasq@linfield.edu