BA in Modern Languages & Linguistics
Launch a career as an interpreter, go into tourism or government, or more, with a modern languages and linguistics degree - be a global citizen.
Why choose Rowan's modern languages & linguistics program?
To play a meaningful role in world discourse, protect our national security and to compete with our international counterparts in every field of study imaginable, the knowledge of modern languages is now a fundamental and indispensable part of every student's education.
As citizens of today's world, our students are equipped with the ability to communicate and interact with large populations of speakers coming from different cultural and ideological backgrounds.
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My professional goal is to become a court interpreter. Right now I have an internship where I help to interpret for people and translate documents.
Alejandra V. Gloucester County, NJ
Rowan offers you the ability to do multiple languages. In business, marketing and government, I can do anything because they always need someone to translate.
Charisse W. Mercer County, NJ
Linguistics is a door to other cultures. It connects people across the world by learning on their terms.
John E. Salem County, NJ
I think once you know a language, it opens you up to a whole new variety of people and has you change your world view.
Ashley H. Gloucester County, NJ
I love languages! They are my passion, they are the thing I love, they are my everything.
Rachael V. Gloucester County, NJ
There are 10 or so languages you can choose as your primary, secondary or third. I wanted to pick up a second language and give Spanish another go.
Erich M. Burlington County, NJ
Careers and outcomes
Recommended for thinkers, doers, and helpers who are intetested in careers in:
- Service and Education
- Interpretation and Translation
- Government
- Travel and Tourism
- Entertainment
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