The importance of studying a foreign language at BSC

While the Core curriculum requirements do no require study of a foreign language as a graduation requirement, there are many reasons that BSC students choose to do so.

Planning for the future

Many graduate programs require students to pass a foreign language comprehensive exam before awarding a Master or Doctorate degree.  If graduate study is in your future, consider beginning your study now; you'll thank yourself later.

Working in the global marketplace

More than ever, today's graduates find themselves responsible for navigating the global marketplace.  With global competitors and supply chains stretching world-wide, today's graduates are distinguished by their international acumen.  Foreign language skills can help create opportunity at unexpected moments.  Be prepared when opportunity knocks! 

Listen to the PodCast at about Arabic classes on campus:

Arabic Fills Up Fast and Fills a Growing Need (mp3)

Enrich your undergraduate study

Students at BSC have great opportunities to use a foreign language when studying abroad.  BSC Students can study for one semester or one year in nearly any country in the world.  Visit the Office of Study Abroad to lean more about this and other exciting International and Exchange opportunities at BSC.

Study for life and travel

Knowing another language opens up a world of possibilities for life-learners.  From unlocking idyllic vacations abroad to serving great new recipes at home, experience the zest that language study brings!

BSC offers students language placement in:

French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, & Russian

Get in touch with the Department of Foreign Languages to learn more about this unique and exciting course of study!

Last Modified: July 1, 2010