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Programs Abroad

Summer study programs are offered in Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and Peru.

Minors in Foreign Language, Literatures, and Cultures

Minor programs in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures include courses in language, literature, and civilization. The minor program requires 15 hours of study in Arabic, Chinese Studies, Classical Studies, French, German, Hindi-Urdu, Italian Studies, Japanese, Japan Studies, Persian, Portuguese, Russian Studies, or Spanish.

Undergraduate students majoring in any area of study at NC State are eligible to minor in a foreign language. Students may not, however, major and minor in the same language.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

The English as a Second Language program serves the academic and professional language needs of international university students. Courses are designed to help both undergraduate and graduate students perfect their language skills. The ESL program administers the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) for potential graduate teaching assistants to measure their oral English proficiency.

ESL Add-On Licensure for K-12 teachers

The ESL program provides an ESL teacher licensure program for undergraduates enrolled in teacher education and for currently licensed North Carolina public school teachers.

TESOL Certificate Program

This non-degree hybrid program which includes a 30-hour internship is designed for those who are interested in teaching English abroad and in community colleges, and working and volunteering in immigrant communities. Students earn a TESOL Certificate in one semester.

Summer Institute in English

The Summer Institute in English offers intensive, communicative instruction and practice to students, business people, and professionals pursuing more advanced proficiency in English.

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