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In a world of global markets, global culture, and global travel, the practical benefits of learning a foreign language are obvious and powerful. Fluency in a foreign language enhances your employment opportunities, positioning you as a valuable asset to any business that depends upon international commerce. More personally, your knowledge of another language opens your mind to the experiences and cultures of people around the globe and often in your own neighborhood. In fact, one cannot learn a new language without also learning news ways of thinking, learning, and living.

Aside from the countless practical benefits, Lakeland’s foreign language program and courses stand near the center of the university’s educational philosophy. They encourage critical reflection, sharpen the memory and the intellect, and allow one to think of oneself as a citizen of communities larger than the immediate environment. Foreign-language study even makes one a better and more thoughtful user of English—a gift that pays for itself, both in and out of any job market.

Please refer to the Spanish  section for more information.

Although not available as majors or minors, Chinese , German , and Japanese  courses are offered.

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