Language is a bridge to understanding. At Gonzaga, students do more than learn to communicate across languages — they develop the intercultural competence and perspective needed to lead in a globally connected world.
By blending linguistic proficiency with deep cultural insight, graduates are prepared for careers in government, international business, the nonprofit sector, education, research and beyond. Language study at Gonzaga cultivates the ability to engage thoughtfully across cultures, advocate for justice and contribute to a diverse and changing world.
- Top Ten Reasons to Learn Languages: Language learning opens a world of opportunities. Learn how knowing a second (or third!) language gives you a boost up the ladder to success.
- Have we learned our lesson?: History has taught us the value of foreign languages.
- It's Not Liberal Arts And Literature Majors Who Are Most Underemployed: A degree in foreign languages, literature, and linguistics equals jobs.
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