Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies

University of Alberta

Today's students will be the leaders of tomorrow's increasingly multicultural societies. Study in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies helps students develop critical thinking in cross-cultural perspectives and hone their oral and written communication skills. Our award-winning teachers and small classes offer individual attention and an in-depth language-learning experience where students discover how language, literature, and cultures are interconnected. We offer courses in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, French, German, Irish, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian. We also offer courses in English, such as in Comparative Literature, Scandinavian Studies, Slavic Studies, and Cultural Studies (under the abbreviation MLCS).The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you will find an academic pathway for you.

Faculty of Arts