In the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, we are committed to preparing our students for success in a globalized world. Students come to our department with a wide variety of interests, ranging from foreign language acquisition and teaching, linguistics, enrichment, and global humanities and arts to federal and foreign service and international business. We offer major and minor programs that will strengthen students' academic and professional profile. We can help you combine specialized language training with interdisciplinary programs of study.
Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies
Florida State University's Winthrop-King Institute is a recognized leader in global French studies. The institute fosters innovation and research in the field by hosting conferences, symposiums, and writers-in-residence events for Francophone scholars. It also supports undergraduate and graduate students through a variety of funding and scholarship opportunities.
Middle East Center
The Middle East Center at FSU is an interdisciplinary institution for Middle Eastern studies. The center connects a variety of disciplines, including modern languages, anthropology, history and more, to support a multidimensional approach to studying the region. It also hosts the Arabic Language House, providing undergraduate students with an immersive language and cultural experience while living on campus.