Academic Programs
Studying a new language will enrich your life and open new doors. Find your voice in French, Spanish, German, or Arabic! Or, expand your horizons with a major in World Intercultural Studies!
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French Programs
« Venez étudier avec nous-autres ! »
Our university is located in the heart of Cajun Louisiana, a cultural crossroads joining many areas of the contemporary Francophone world which share historical and linguistic roots. The natural beauty of the landscape provides a fitting setting for the culture’s unique heritage and multicultural diversity.
French Major & Minors
Our undergraduate French programs focus on France and the Francophone world, including Louisiana. Our interdisciplinary minor in Cajun and Creole Studies focuses on Francophone Louisiana.
Accelerated BA/MA in French
The Accelerated Bachelor's and Master's in French (ABM in French) program allows highly qualified majors to graduate with both a B.A. and an M.A. in French in five years.
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Graduate Programs in French & Francophone Studies
We offer one of a small number of graduate programs in the United States specifically in Francophone Studies. Our program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study all the regions of la Francophonie individually and as a whole.
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M.A. in French »
PhD in Francophone Studies »
Spanish Programs
The Spanish undergraduate program focuses strongly, although not exclusively, on Latin America. In the Spanish major at UL Lafayette, we focus on fluency in the Spanish language, along with studying the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries and people.
We also offer a Spanish minor, which is a fantastic addition for any student's major if you want to learn about new cultures and pursue career opportunities around the globe. The Latin American Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that lets you choose courses from across departments that focus on the history, cultures, and current events of Latin America.
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Spanish major »
Spanish minor »
Latin American Studies minor »
World Intercultural Studies Program
Learn more about the World Intercultural Studies major »
German Minor
Earning your minor in German will help you improve your fluency in the language and your understanding of the English language. Germany is an economic and political powerhouse with a focus on cutting-edge research, so a German minor is a great addition to just about any major.
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Arabic Studies Minor
The demand for Arabic speakers in the United States has continued to soar in the past decade, while knowledge of Arabic language and culture presents unparalleled opportunities to make a difference in the world. Earning your Arabic Studies minor will help you gain critical skills to succeed in the job market.
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Faculty
Our faculty have diverse backgrounds representing many areas of the Francophone and Hispanophone worlds, and many are noted scholars in their fields. As a student in the Department of Modern Languages at UL Lafayette, you'll get to work with these faculty members, who are excited to help you learn more about these languages and cultures.