Welcome!

We are pleased that you are interested in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures of the University of Central Florida. We welcome you and invite you to visit us in our offices located in Colbourn Hall 523 on the main campus in Orlando.

The department offers various programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels which have prepared our graduates for diverse careers. At the undergraduate level we offer Bachelor of Arts in French, Spanish and Modern Language Combination which consists of the study of two languages (French, German, Italian and Spanish). At the graduate level we offer a Master of Arts in Spanish and in TESOL. Our undergraduate minors include programs in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. We also offer a Spanish Translation and Interpretation Certificate to all Spanish majors who are proficient in Spanish and English. One can also work toward related degrees in Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish). Many of our courses are interdisciplinary and students can earn credit in Asian Studies; International and Global Studies; Latin American Studies; and Women's Studies. The department has successful summer study abroad programs in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Whether you wish to fulfill a language requirement, gain valuable language skills or position yourself in a more marketable career arena the faculty and staff of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures are committed to providing you with a successful language experience.

The department has thirty full-time faculty members who combine a strong dedication to undergraduate teaching with a firm commitment to research and service. Visit the Faculty & Staff to view a short profile of each of their interests and background. At the University of Central Florida, study in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures encourages close contact between faculty and students. In the tradition of the university at large, we value the individual. Please take time to explore the materials we present at this site. Tell us if there things you want to know that we have not included. And tell others about the significant strengths you will discover in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Central Florida. We take pride in the diverse cultural, educational, intellectual, and recreational opportunities available in the city of Orlando. We invite you to join us and experience all this for yourself.