School of International Letters and Cultures
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Humanities
Experience the world’s cultures
The School of International Letters in Cultures opens the door to language, thinking and customs of many di erent peoples — past, present and future — to build true global citizens. Through our world-class faculty, outstanding programs and study abroad opportunities, students gain proficiency in one of the more than 20 languages o ered and acquire an intimate understanding of the corresponding culture, preparing them for a successful career in today’s globalized world.
Education that will unlock your potential
Empowering students to cultivate curiosity, seek cultural understanding and thrive in a globally interconnected landscape.
Academic excellence
This academic year, 15 students in the Russian department have received nearly 30 awards, ranging from ASU research scholarships to State Department internships and Pickering Fellowships.
Leading language programs and acclaimed faculty
The School of International Letters and Cultures is a leader in teaching the world’s languages and cultures. Our programs include rare and critical languages that open doors both near and far, all taught by accomplished faculty who work to help their students succeed.
Celebrating storytelling
Anita Huizar-Hernandez, an associate professor of Spanish, received four Arizona Humanities awards for her work archiving the narratives of asylum seekers formerly incarcerated in Arizona.
Japanese food and culture showcase
The annual Onigiri Action event promoted Japanese culture and cuisine at ASU while supporting an initiative providing school meals for communities worldwide.
first generation (immersion and ASU Online) degrees granted (2021–22) 34% 166 enrolled undergraduate and graduate students student-to -faculty ratio 319 5:1
in the western United States. The only Chinese Flagship program
a leader among competitors across the country. 22 languages o ered, of U.S. Department of State scholars. A top producer program in the country. The largest Romanian in Spanish for heritage learners. Outstanding program
Students who thrive in a globalized world
Learn a language with unmatched proficiency at ASU’s School of International Letters and Cultures. With 22 languages taught by acclaimed faculty from around the world, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of language studies. Our professors are committed to student success and work with them to achieve their goals. Our outstanding students have made the school a top awardee of Fulbright grants.
Our languages:
American Sign
Language
Ancient Greek
Arabic
Biblical Hebrew
Bosnian Chinese Croatian French German
Indonesian Italian
Japanese Korean Latin
Modern Hebrew
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Vietnamese
Our research and institute partners:
Critical Languages Institute
Hispanic Research Center
Humanities Institute
Humanities Lab
The Asia Center
The Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies
Learn more about our languages and research institutes at
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Almost every sector has a high demand for foreign languages, in both domestic and international markets.
Departments with the greatest need for foreign language skills: sales, marketing, management and IT.
9 out of 10 employers rely on employees with language skills other than English.
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