About World Languages & Literatures
Welcome to the Department of World Languages & Literatures
Language is a basic skill in communicating with other people, but even more importantly, language is a tool for organizing and generating ideas. Language defines and shapes how we understand the world and ourselves. Different languages give us different perceptions. By learning a new language, you not only discover a new world and make new friends, but you also discover a new you!
"Did you know that you could earn 19% more by learning a second language?" (Forbes , 2024).
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The Department of World Langauges & Literatures, strongly affirms our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), which remains fully compliant with federal and state laws, including Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, and California’s Proposition 209.
Our Offerings
The Department of World Languages & Literatures at Sacramento State offers a Master of Arts in Spanish, undergraduate majors in Spanish and French, minors in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish, and also offers language classes in Arabic, Korean, and Punjabi.
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of World Languages & Literatures is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about world languages, literature, and cultures to broaden cultural understanding, increase language proficiency, and enable students to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad.
Part-time Lecturer Pool
We are seeking candidates for our part-time lecturer pool to teach Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, and Spanish courses. Apply here
Scholarship Winners (2024-2025)
Margaret E. Lavezzo Memorial Italy Travel Scholarship: Jasmine Croco & Ashlee Green
Thomas Swift Japanese Minor/Travel Scholarship: Grace Matayoshi
Wiliam J. Sullivan Jr. Endowment: Xitlali Reynoso & Paulina Tiburcio Chico
Student Highlights
Qianhui “Renee” Zhang-1st Place at Sonoma State Japanese Speech Contest
Programs & Areas of Study
Major Programs
- Spanish Bachelor of Arts, Minor Program, Master of Arts
- HEALS Program (Certificate Program in Healthcare Spanish)
- Certificate Program in Spanish for Criminal Justice
- French Bachelor of Arts, Minor Program
Minor Programs
Other Programs
- Coursework available in: Arabic, Korean and Punjabi.
Spotlight on World Cultures & Languages
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World Languages & Literatures
Mariposa Hall,
Room 2051
Monday– Friday | 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-6333
wll@csus.edu