CU Boulder has
over 25 different languages to study through department-run courses, ALTEC non-credit language classes, the Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program, and through the School of Continuing Education. There are also many study abroad opportunities available at CU Boulder, where students can develop language skills in a country where the language is spoken. Here are some reasons why students are choosing to study a foreign language at CU:
- CU Boulder Education Abroad has over 400 different programs for students who want to travel abroad to improve their foreign language and intercultural skills.
- Many language departments provide B.A./M.A., M.A. and PhD programs to further their students’ academic and professional careers.
- CU offers courses in the less commonly studied languages that are only available at very few universities in North America.
- There are numerous scholarships offered through CU Boulder, language departments, and cultural organizations to help students afford study abroad programs.
- Most departments offer tutors to help students on their language learning journey.
- The Modified Foreign Language Program (MFLP) and Disability Services Office offer alternatives to help to make foreign language classes accessible to students with disabilities.
- ALTEC’s multimedia library has numerous film, audio, and text resources for students wanting to improve their language skills.
- All language departments and many student organizations host events that help students improve their language skills and build a global community on campus.
- Many departments offer culture and literature courses taught in a foreign language and this allow students to develop interdisciplinary skills in that language.
- CU Boulder Career Services has many useful resources to help students find a job related to their area of study.