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Welcome to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Our programs in French, German, Spanish, and International Studies provide privileged 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; or prepare for careers as language teachers to pursue a Master’s degree; expand your professional and cultural horizons with a range of interdisciplinary courses.

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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."

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University of Missouri-Kansas city

College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Get help paying for college

Learn about our degree programs

Talk to a faculty mentor

Discover study abroad programs

Meet Our Alumni

Samuel Lim, B.A. in languages and literatures - French, '18

Gabrielle, B.A. in languages and literature - Spanish, '16

Opportunities to Get Involved

Student Opportunities

Career development

Summer Study Abroad

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Students Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

Outstanding Alumni Recognized at 2022 Alumni Awards Celebration

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University of Missouri-Kansas city

College of Arts and Sciences Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Get help paying for college

Learn about our degree programs

Talk to a faculty mentor

Discover study abroad programs

Meet Our Alumni

Samuel Lim, B.A. in languages and literatures - French, '18

Gabrielle, B.A. in languages and literature - Spanish, '16

Opportunities to Get Involved

Student Opportunities

Career development

Summer Study Abroad

CAS News

Students Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Research

Outstanding Alumni Recognized at 2022 Alumni Awards Celebration

UMKC Alumni Soar at KCI

College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures