Welcome to French and Italian at OSU!

Why Study a Foreign Language?

Knowledge of foreign language

• help you to understand how language shapes society and to appreciate other cultures
• enable you to acquire the international perspective vital to live and work in global communities

Skills in a foreign language

• sharpen your critical and analytical thinking and your problem-solving skills
• provide you with effective life-long learning and communication strategies

Careers in foreign language

• Foreign language majors are increasingly sought after by business employers in government and social service agencies.
• As a result of globalization, an undergraduate degree in a foreign language is a solid foundation for graduate work in fields as diverse as international business, law, diplomacy, translating/interpreting, library science, radio and TV broadcasting, public relations, advertising, journalism, tourism, or more specialized study in language.
• Combining foreign language study with a teacher certification program leads to teaching positions in public and private schools.
• Adding a foreign language to your resume is offering potential employers another skill that sets you apart from most applicants.