Languages, Cultures & Linguistics

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The Department of Languages, Cultures & Linguistics at Bucknell offers courses in six modern languages — Arabic, French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian and Russian — as well as in American Sign Language and linguistics. Studying a foreign language, culture and communication strategy will help you participate in the global community, develop insight into your own language and culture, and enhance your job marketability in any career. For other foreign language opportunities at Bucknell, please see the websites for East Asian studies, Spanish, and classics & ancient Mediterranean studies.

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Accelerate your foreign language skills by studying abroad through one of our Bucknell In programs — or choose from hundreds of Bucknell-approved programs around the globe. There’s no better way to become proficient in a language and deepen cultural understanding.

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