Minor in Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Modern & Classical Languages, Literature & Cultures is ideal for students passionate about exploring diverse languages, literary traditions, and cultural histories. Our graduates gain skills in world languages, cultural analysis, and critical thinking, preparing them for careers as translators, cultural advisors, international educators, or specialists in intercultural communication across sectors like education, diplomacy, and international business.
Program Overview
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures advances the study of languages and cultures around the world. Students develop their language proficiency while studying the art, culture, film, folklore, literature, music, mythology, religion and theater of the areas where the languages are spoken. In addition, the department provides service to the Commonwealth in language instruction and cultural awareness. We also train students in the fundamental language skills necessary to drive the AI language models of the future.
Students choose one of nine tracks in the MCL minor:
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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