Foreign Language

Grow your employment marketability by learning another language, such as Spanish, French, Japanese or Russian. When you take a foreign language course at Butler, you not only learn a new language; you also become familiar with a new culture.

When you’re looking for a job, you’ll have a leg-up on monolingual job applicants. Your training at Butler will give you the confidence to connect with more individuals without language and custom being a barrier.

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Language Growth

Today, despite technological advances, only about 20 percent of the U.S. population knows a second language. When you embark on learning another language, you’re not only growing your humanity and understanding; you're also setting yourself apart in the working world. Opportunities in both the public and private sectors abound for graduates who can speak a second language and have cross-cultural understanding.

Fulfill Degree Requirements

These courses fulfill the humanities requirements in degree programs and the foreign language major. The department also offers specialized training for those who need technical language skills for specific occupations.

Careers In Foreign Language

Whether you major in foreign language or in another field, you will find language the perfect addition to careers in education, business or law, just to name a few. Many employers see the advantage of hiring people who can help their organization compete in the global marketplace.

Acquiring a foreign language advances work in fields such as domestic and international business, social work and child protective services, marketing and public relations, travel or investigative journalism, and many more.