On this page:
- Why Choose Modern Language and Cultures?
- Careers
- Real-World Experience
- Academics and Curriculum
- Admission
Why Choose Modern Language and Cultures?
Earning a minor in Modern Language and Cultures at Wright State is a proven way to expand your studies and become a more enlightened citizen of the world.
More than just a foreign language program, a Modern Language and Cultures minor goes beyond just teaching you to read, write, and speak in either French or Spanish, but also learn about the history, politics, culture, media, and literature of your chosen country and study their economic and educational systems.
New technologies have increased global opportunities, and studying a modern language prepares you to work with people all over the world. Government and non-governmental agencies have discovered a critical need for college graduates with foreign language skills.
If the idea of studying abroad excites you, no other degree field offers as many opportunities for you to immerse yourself in different cultures while improving your language skills.
You could be close to a MLC Minor already:
- Have you taken a foreign language 2020 through CCP? You're only 4 classes away from a Minor in Modern Languages and Cultures .
- Did you score a 4 or 5 on the French, German, Spanish or Literature AP exams? You're only 4 classes away from a Minor in Modern Languages and Cultures .
Contact Information
Ksenia Bonch Reeves, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Social Sciences and International Studies
378 Allyn
937-775-2641
xenia.bonch@wright.edu
sossis@wright.edu
Careers
Knowledge of a foreign language can prove quite valuable when seeking employment in a global economy. Your awareness of foreign cultures and language and communication skills could be an asset to any business—especially one that trades internationally. Some possible career options for those with a modern language degree include:
- Broadcast journalist
- Business (finance, marketing, advertising, sales)
- Concierge
- Detective
- Diplomat
- Event management
- International aid/development worker
- Interpreter
- Logistics and distribution
- Public relations
- Subtitles and voice-overs
- Teacher
- Tour manager
Real-World Experience
Wright State has many opportunities for earning credits while living or traveling abroad. Consult the modern languages website's study abroad page, the University Center for International Education (UCIE) Study Abroad website or faculty in the relevant language for study abroad opportunities.
Academics and Curriculum
View MLC program information and requirements in the Academic Catalog.
Minor in MLC requirements check sheet (PDF)
Admission
The minor is open to any enrolled student who has completed
1) CHI 1010 and 1020/ FR 1010 and 1020/ GER 1010 and 1020 / JPN 1010 and 1020 / SPN 1010 and 1020/ with a grade of C or better, or
2) the equivalent.
If you are a current student, submit a Major/Minor Change Request by logging in to WINGS, then select Student Academics under Your Launchpad, or talk to your advisor about adding a minor.