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Minors & Courses

Minors & Courses

Add value to your degree with a minor in a world language.

Minors

Classical Studies The interdisciplinary classical studies minor will add value to your UNCW degree by providing you with a multifaceted understanding of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as of the Western foundations of modern intellectual traditions. Learn More
French A minor in French demonstrates your interest and knowledge in foreign languages and cultures, which are increasingly important elements of a well-rounded education. Explore Now
German The German Studies program fosters a critical understanding of German culture through the study of language, literature, art, history, film, media and contemporary culture. View Now
Japanese Pair your major with a Japanese minor to gain an edge in your future profession and the global workforce. The Japanese program emphasizes authentic learning experiences that help you to develop language skills and sociocultural competencies. Get Involved
Middle East & Islamic Studies Learn about cultures, histories, languages, religions, geographies, politics and literature of the Middle East. Our program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the cultures of this region, which has had an important impact on the development of our civilization and plays a vital role in today's world community. Learn More
Portuguese/Brazilian Studies Portuguese is spoken in eight countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. It is the 3rd most widely spoken Western language after Spanish and English, and the 6th worldwide, after Mandarin, Spanish, English, Hindi and Arabic. Find Info
Russian Studies Immerse yourself in two semesters of fun and challenging Russian language courses on campus. Interested in continuing? Enroll in our Russian Studies Consortium, participating virtually in a class taught at another N.C. university and through study abroad opportunities. Discover Russia
Spanish Gain the ability to converse in social situations on a range of topics. Be able to read short stories, news items, bibliographical information, social notices, personal correspondence and business letters and conduct research. Learn Spanish

Placement Test

The Language Placement Tool assesses your current language abilities and matches you to the language course most suitable for your level. It is offered online in French, German, Latin and Spanish.
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World Language Requirement

The language requirement generally requires you to complete a language course at the 201 level (or higher depending on placement). If you continue with a language you studied in high school, you usually need to take one or two courses to fulfill the requirement.

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Courses

American Sign Language Welcome to the University of North Carolina Wilmington's American Sign Language (ASL) Program. Learn More
Italian UNCW offers introductory Italian courses on campus for in-person learning. Explore
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