Welcome to the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Our programs in French, Spanish, and International Studies provide entryways to understanding how other people experience the world and expand opportunities for UMKC students. Explore the world with our Study Abroad programs, improve your cross-cultural skills in an internship, and expand your professional and cultural horizons with a range of interdisciplinary courses.
Samuel Lim, B.A. in languages and literatures - French, '18
"The field is very interdisciplinary so you have to be able to navigate research in literature, linguistics and the other social sciences. If you learn to navigate these fields, you can explore so many perspectives of the human experience."
Gabrielle, B.A. in languages and literature - Spanish, '16
"The benefits of the program are the numerous study abroad opportunities that increase fluency and cultural awareness through immersion. My college program has inspired me to use Spanish to help families like mine communicate more effectively in health-care settings, especially as it relates to mental health."
