Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Explore the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures is a diverse department that teaches six world languages -- Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish, and offers a range of courses in literature, linguistics and culture (most taught in the target language). We work closely with you in small classes, encouraging you to connect professional interests with competencies in languages and cross-cultural communication. Students who study languages position themselves to succeed in today’s global environment in a wide range of careers in a variety of sectors, including business, science, law, medicine, finance, government, non-governmental organizations and education.

Programs of Study

Minors

Undergraduate

Recent Stories

On the Bookshelf and Streaming

A year-end roundup of books and recordings published by College of Liberal Arts faculty

Article

four photos of students in classrooms and the dining hall

NH World Language Day

New Hampshire high school students and teachers visit UNH to learn about opportunities for language learning

Article

Saluting Faculty Excellence

UNH celebrates outstanding professors with 2022 honors

Article

view all news stories

Aliya Sarris '23

Political Science, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Spanish Majors

Three majors: Political science. Women’s and gender studies. Spanish. And a minor in international affairs. Aliya Sarris ‘23 is as passionate about one as she is the others. Of her political science studies Sarris says, “I’ve been able to not only explore a variety of issues, but also develop the tools to critically analyze any problem that I will face in the future.” Women…
Learn More
Taylor Nydam '23

Homeland Security and Russian Majors

"I had always craved to learn more about the world, and its many different cultures, and Russian satisfied that."
Learn More
Allison Johnson '20

French and International Affairs Majors | Assistant Manager & Head of Marketing and Social Media

Since I graduated in spring 2020, I have been working at Putnam & Vine Wine & Spirits in Greenwich, CT. Over the past year I have worked my way up to assistant manager and am responsible for the store’s marketing and social media (@putnamandvine on Instagram).
Learn More
Faith Corneille '98

Spanish and International Affairs Majors | U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources

Faith Corneille is the global power sector program manager and team lead at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Energy Resources. She is the 2021 winner of the U.S. C3E Government Award, given to eight women who demonstrate outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. Corneille wrote her…
Learn More
Justice Ohanasian '21

Spanish and Social Work Majors | Rainforest Guide

Since June 2021, I have been a full time rainforest tour guide in El Yunque National Park, Puerto Rico! After graduation, I went on a solo trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and I absolutely fell in love with the culture.
Learn More