There are currently five majors within the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs -- Classics, French, German, Spanish and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Below are descriptions of each as well as links to the Department that houses each major.
The Department of Classics at the College of Charleston offers two undergraduate majors: the A.B. degree for those with an interest in Greek and Latin language, and the B.A. degree for students with a primary interest in Greek and Roman culture and civilization. This program also offers a Teacher Education program. Visit the Department of Classics
The Department of French and Francophone Studies offers a manor in French to those students with an interest in using French as a tool to create greater career opportunities. It is an excellent major to pair with studies in International Business. This program also offers a Teacher Education program.
Visit the Department of French and Francophone Studies
America has many long-established social and cultural ties with the nations of the German-speaking world: Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Today, a knowledge of German has become important for anyone engaged in international commerce, research and technology.
Visit the Department of German and Slavic Studies
The Program offers a major and minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS). This multidisciplinary program features special emphasis on language study in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese and study abroad. LACS faculty at the College teach the history, languages,
anthropology, sociology, politics, art history and literature of this region. The LACS program has established exchange agreements with some of the area's most renowned universities and research institutions in Latin America. These agreements facilitate dynamic intellectual interchange with leading academics and scholars in Latin America and promote joint research, conferences, and publications. They also provide our students with exciting opportunities to live and study in a Latin American or Caribbean country.
Visit the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Hispanic culture is an integral part of the United States. Spanish is the principal language of 21 countries with more than 365 million speakers, including approximately 40 million in the United States. A knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic culture prepares students to function effectively in the global community. This program also offers a Teacher Education program.