Our Minors
Explore minors in languages, cultures and global studies
Expand your perspective and add valuable skills to your degree with a minor in languages, literatures, cultures or interdisciplinary studies. Whether you want to build proficiency in another language, examine influential texts and traditions or explore fields such as fashion, healthcare, gaming and global business, these minors help you connect ideas across cultures and disciplines. Choose a path that complements your major, deepens your understanding of the world and prepares you to communicate, collaborate and create with purpose.
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Ancient Greek and Roman Studies minor: An Ancient Greek and Roman Studies minor lets you connect today’s world to its classical roots—democracy, law, medicine, theater, philosophy—while sharpening skills that employers want: persuasive writing, cross-cultural analysis, and clear communication. This interdisciplinary minor combines Greek or Latin with archaeology, art history, theater, philosophy, religion, and literature, and students can tailor the path to complement various majors.
Arabic minor: A minor in Arabic supplies practical language skills and deep cultural insight into one of the world’s most influential regions. Valuable across the fields of international business, policy, journalism, public health, education, and the arts, the minor pairs naturally with majors from International Relations and History to Global Studies and Communication and connects you with expert faculty and a supportive learning community.
Chinese minor: Minoring in Chinese offers valuable career advantages as China’s global economic and political impact continues to grow. A Chinese minor opens doors and broadens opportunities in fields like global business, international relations, science and technology through the understanding of the language and literature, as well as China’s rich history, culture, and philosophy.
Comparative Literature minor: The Comparative Literature minor invites you to read across borders as you study works from different times and places in dialogue with one another and explore how stories, myths and ideas travel and change as they move between languages, religions and societies. Building on core courses in world, biblical and classical literature, the minor encourages you to work with texts in their original languages and in translation, sharpen your analytical skills and deepen your understanding of global literary traditions.
French minor: A versatile French minor opens the door to a vibrant world of language and culture while giving you a global edge. Spoken on five continents, French is central to fashion, cuisine, cinema and the arts, making it valuable for careers in business, hospitality, marketing and international trade, as well as education, tourism, diplomacy and cultural organizations.
Game Studies and Esports minor: The Game Studies and Esports minor is designed to complement a wide range of majors and invites passionate students to explore video games as cultural texts, creative projects and business ventures. From storytelling and design to critical theory and Esports strategy, this minor builds adaptable, in-demand skills for a broad range of careers in the video game industry and related fields.
German minor: A German Studies minor opens doors to one of the world’s strongest economies and a powerhouse in engineering, science, technology, arts, music and sports. This versatile minor provides a powerful global perspective that pairs perfectly with majors in business, engineering, political science and international relations, as well as humanities and social sciences.
Italian minor: The Italian minor opens the door to a lasting cultural influence and a rich world of language, history and culture and gives a competitive edge in today’s global marketplace. Italy is a leader in fashion design, luxury brands, cuisine and automotive industries, which makes Italian a versatile asset for careers in business, hospitality, marketing, international trade, tourism and education.
Italian Studies and Fashion minor: The Italian Studies and Fashion Culture Minor brings together the study of language, history and culture with the world of fashion. Through the exploration of Italy’s artistic traditions, craftsmanship and regional identities—from the ancient world and Renaissance courts to today’s luxury brands and streetwear scenes--you’ll learn to read images, garments and texts as cultural artifacts and to understand how ideas about beauty, identity and consumption travel across time and place.
Japanese minor: A Japanese minor empowers you to engage confidently with one of the world’s most influential languages and cultures, as well as one of the largest economies on the planet rife with possible careers in diplomacy, business, tech, media, policy, education, and the arts. You’ll build marketable skills in communication, intercultural analysis, and problem-solving while learning in a supportive department that pairs language study with rich cultural coursework.
Mediterranean Studies minor: The Mediterranean Studies minor invites you to explore the diverse cultures, histories and languages that have made the societies from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East Mediterranean a crossroads of civilizations for thousands of years. Through the study of history, literature, culture, trade, religion, migration, conflict and artistic exchange over time, the program encourages you to think comparatively about identity, power and place in the global arena.
Russian minor: A Russian minor connects you with one of the world’s most influential languages and cultures, offering a unique global perspective important in today’s political landscape. Spoken across Europe and Asia, Russian plays a central role in government, science, and popular culture, which makes it a strong asset for careers in diplomacy, business, security, and international organizations.
Spanish minor: A Spanish minor opens doors to one of the most vibrant and widely spoken languages in the world and gives you an edge wherever your career takes you. Spanish pairs well with almost any major and connects you to people and cultures across the Americas and Europe, making it a powerful asset for business, healthcare, education and international opportunities.
Spanish for Economics and Finance minor: The Spanish for Economics and Finance minor links strong Spanish skills with an understanding of global markets and economic life in the Spanish-speaking world. Through advanced, content-based work in Spanish focused on business, banking, trade and financial systems, you’ll learn to interpret authentic materials and communicate confidently in professional contexts as you emphasize both linguistic precision, cultural insight, and the intercultural awareness needed to collaborate with clients, colleagues and partners in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Spanish for Global Professions minor: The Spanish for Global Professions minor helps you stand out in a global job market as it prepares you to use Spanish confidently in international and professional settings—business, NGOs, government agencies, education, health, and more. Through advanced, content-based courses taught entirely in Spanish, you will refine your speaking, writing, and intercultural communication skills while learning to navigate real-world professional contexts in the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish for Healthcare minor: The Spanish for Healthcare minor builds language skills designed for medical settings as it prepares you to communicate effectively with patients and communities. Focused on diverse healthcare interactions, it enhances your understanding of medical terminology and cultural context while supporting majors like nursing, public health and related fields.
