The intrinsic mission of the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is to promote international understanding while ensuring students the best foreign language education we can provide.

 Ways our students will use their language skills:

• as teachers and translators of diverse languages
• as employees of multi-national companies
• as diplomatic and business leaders in international trade
• as scholars and researchers of foreign literatures and cultures in a worldwide academic network
• as vital workers in foreign aid service programs
• as volunteers in their communities, giving a voice to someone in need.

Their skills and cultural awareness will traverse boundaries and borders and help create a true global community for the future.