Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
Explore global cultures, change the world
THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES enables students to specialize in two of the three Romance languages offered: French, Italian and Spanish. Majors benefit by experiencing programming, cultural exposure and faculty support from more than one area of study. Students delve into the rich literary, historical and cultural traditions of the two languages of their choice. Through language acquisition, cultural investigation and professional growth, graduates become well-rounded global citizens prepared for a variety of careers.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) at the University of Maryland integrates language learning with in-depth literary and applied linguistics studies. SLLC students explore cultural landscapes in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention.
COURSEWORK
Romance languages coursework allows majors to study oral and written expression on a range of topics, and demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret texts in a variety of genres. Language requirements for French, Italian and Spanish include courses on reading, writing and the culture of the selected Romance languages. Students often take advantage of the study abroad opportunities offered by all three language programs.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Language House students live in a multicultural community of 11 language clusters where they develop language fluency and cultural appreciation. Led by native-speaking mentors, residents engage in hands on, immersive activities that prepare them for future global engagement.
The Language Partner Program provides students with structured one-on-one weekly interactions with an international student to develop conversation skills, deeper linguistic understanding and cross-cultural awareness.
Career Readiness
The College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) offers courses designed to ensure students are ready to enter the workforce, along with integrated and individualized academic and career advising. Additionally, SLLC offers an annual Language Career and Internship Fair, connecting students to a robust list of employers. Alumni continue on to graduate school or forge their careers in a variety of industries and fields. The creative ways to apply your ARHU degree are truly limitless! Here are some placements specific to Romance languages majors:
Internship Placements
- International Rescue Committee
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
- Santa Clara de Barcelona
- Voice of America
Graduate School Placements
- Brown University
- Côte d’Azur University
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Maryland
Employer Placements
- Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Schreiber Translations
- Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)
- U.S. Peace Corps
BOLDLY HUMAN FEARLESSLY CREATIVE
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
When you join the University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU), you become part of a supportive and inclusive community committed to solving the world’s grand challenges. ARHU is reimagining an education in the arts and humanities by empowering students to make sense of the world using empathy, creativity and intellectual rigor. Our faculty and staff experts are focused on preparing competitive, versatile and visionary leaders equipped to address the complexities of the human experience. Graduates are purposefully prepared for successful careers and fulfilling lives.