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Welcome
The International Languages and Cultures (ILC) program offers minors in Spanish, French, and International Languages and Cultures. It also offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili to support the University’s general education program.
The ILC program provides students the opportunity to broaden their experiences through the study of international languages and cultures. It offers professional training to students majoring in areas that use international language skills, beginning and intermediate courses in several languages, and a variety of upper-level culture, cinema, and literature courses. Students expecting to use an international language in their careers are strongly urged to participate in a study-abroad program to develop their linguistic and culture skills and knowledge.
Facts and stats
750,000
Number of American jobs seeking bilingual employees (Preply)
5%-20%
Average increase in hourly pay for bilingual employees (Financial Post)
350+
Languages spoken in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2015).
110+
Languages spoken in homes within Ohio (Ohio ED, 2020).
Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheGerman poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, and critic
About
The vision of Central State University is to produce graduates who contribute their unique talents to a global society. International Cultures and Literatures is a vibrant unit that prepares students for the realities of a globalized world. We challenge learners in a supportive environment where they can develop their linguistic skills and intercultural competence.
Our courses investigate the cultural, literary, and critical aspects of societies that use our languages. This means that learners develop a base of knowledge not only in language but, just as importantly, a repertoire of skills and attitudes vital for understanding and navigating the highly globalized world of the 21st century.
Developing learners’ 21st-century skills
Central State University prepares Marauders for the following:
- An ethos of productivity and accountability
- An ability to be self-directing and responsible
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Social and cross-cultural skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Literacies in technology, media, and information
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
A university education must impart skills with application in the 21st century (ACTFL, 2020).
Study abroad
Marauders can take advantage of exciting opportunities to study abroad in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East/North Africa (MENA), as well as virtual exchange programs with students in those regions. Contact the Center for International Education if you are interested in receiving more information.
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ILC Club
The ILC Club meets biweekly on Zoom throughout the semester. Attend these meetings to learn about international cultures and to meet ILC professors and other students interested in international languages and cultures.
Meet our faculty
