Boise State Department of World Languages

Boise State Department of World Languages 🌍World Languages at Boise State University🌏
We teach Arabic, ASL, Basque, Bosnian, Chinese, Fr Go Global with a Language Degree!

The study of languages gives students a sound foundation in the liberal arts. Graduates with language backgrounds possess a resource for continuing intellectual growth and personal fulfillment, a passport for moving easily within the world community and its diverse cultures, and a practical tool for earning a living. Programs in the Department of World Languages concentrate on the acquisition of l

anguage and knowledge of the cultures that the language expresses. The department offers baccalaureate degrees and minors in French, German, and Spanish; minors in American Sign Language, Arabic Studies, Basque Studies, Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Latin American and Latino/a Studies, Latin, as well as language instruction in Bosnian, Korean and Portuguese. Special encouragement is given to students who wish to pursue a minor emphasis in a world language to support a major taken outside the department. With the changing population of the United States and the growing interdependence of the international community, career opportunities are expanding rapidly for graduates who know a second language. Second language competency has become highly desirable in teaching, government, social services, diplomacy, law, medicine, mass communications, science, technology, international trade, and marketing. The programs in world languages have the latitude and flexibility to fit nearly any career goal. The Department of World Languages encourages students who wish to acquire proficiency at a “professional” or “near-native” level to spend time in a region whose language they are studying. Programs available through the Office of International Learning Opportunities give students a chance to master a language and learn more about culture and customs, often while studying at foreign universities and living with local families.

09/11/2026

It's Friday, which means we gather with German speakers of all levels in Dr. Beret Norman's office at noon!
Spread the word and come chat with us next week!

Why wouldn't you turn your favorite class into part of your degree plan?! 🤷‍♂️Bilingual employees tend to earn more than...
09/04/2026

Why wouldn't you turn your favorite class into part of your degree plan?! 🤷‍♂️
Bilingual employees tend to earn more than their monolingual peers. Chat with us this semester to see how you can roll all of your passions into your major/minor and come out with a skill that makes you stand apart and get ahead.
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09/03/2026

Welcome to the WLRC! ARE YOU LOST?? Let us greet you and guide you while you meet a few of our amazing assistants!

08/28/2026

T-shirt raffle winners announced!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to our events this week! We loved meeting all of our future
Come on down to the WLRC next week to pick up your t-shirt!

Are you a visual artist, writer or creative? Are you passionate about language and culture? We invite you to participate...
08/27/2026

Are you a visual artist, writer or creative? Are you passionate about language and culture? We invite you to participate in this special Call for Makers with an opportunity for your art to be displayed in Boise State's Student Union Building! See details in this post and dm for more info!



Boise State Westmark Student Union
Student Life at Boise State Email above items in a single email with the subject Language Exhibition to Kat Davis, Curatorial Assistant,
at [email protected].
DEADLINE: October 4, 2026, 11:59 PM MST
Submissions Juried and Notified: October 5, 2026. Delivery information will follow.
Delivery of Artwork: by October 7, 2026, 4:45 PM
Installation of Artwork: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Exhibition Dates: October 11 – December 21, 2026
Conference Dates: October 16 – 17, 2026
Reception: October 16, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM
Deinstallation and Pick Up of Works: December 21, 2026, 8-10:00 AM
If you have further questions, please contact Fonda Portales at [email protected], or Kat Davis
at [email protected], or Brittney Gehrig at [email protected].

Japanese 101 students at Boise State joined up with visiting IEP students from Japan for a special mask-making activity!...
08/27/2026

Japanese 101 students at Boise State joined up with visiting IEP students from Japan for a special mask-making activity!
Don't forget that you can host your cultural and language activities in the !

08/25/2026

If you're not sure how to find us next week when labs start (week 2!), use this video featuring Z dog who will lead the way! This one is coming from the Brady garage/ILC/education building areas!

Come to our very first event of the year! instructors Miki Urban and Shoko Asay will be leading us in mask-making and ...
08/24/2026

Come to our very first event of the year!
instructors Miki Urban and Shoko Asay will be leading us in mask-making and Japanese card games!
Meet in the WLRC AT 6PM!
See you there. Free for all!

Do you speak French? Are you looking for a resume-building. (PAID) internship? Join our team!
08/14/2026

Do you speak French? Are you looking for a resume-building. (PAID) internship? Join our team!

We are still looking for a few friendly Spanish assistants to join our conversation team! Find the post on handshake or ...
08/13/2026

We are still looking for a few friendly Spanish assistants to join our conversation team!
Find the post on handshake or email Brittney [email protected] for more information!

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