The Department of Global Languages and Cultures brings together faculty with research and teaching expertise in linguistic, cultural, literary, language and media studies. The department is dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and global engagement through the discovery, dissemination and translation of knowledge. Global Languages and Cultures offer BA degrees in Global Studies, Modern Languages (French, German, Russian), Spanish, and Classics and graduate degrees in Hispanic Studies.

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Degree Programs

Browse our BA degrees in Global Studies (*NEW*), Modern Languages, Spanish, and Classics, Ph.D. and M.A. in Hispanic Studies, and Certificates in Modern Languages and Africana Studies.

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About the Department

The department is at the forefront of university efforts to educate global citizens and future leaders, preparing our students for a globally interconnected future.

Advising

Key to every student’s success is their understanding of the requirements of the major and/or minor. Advisors provide the most help with your major.

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Think Globally. Act Locally. Empowering Aggies to lead with purpose, tackle challenges, and shape the world.

By combining intercultural literacy with STEM, Global Studies gives Aggies a competitive edge—equipping them to innovate, collaborate, and lead across cultures. GLST bridges technical skills with global insight, preparing graduates to solve real-world challenges with purpose and perspective.

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A&Mplified Research News

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Scholarship and Stewardship: Dr. Benjamin Davis’ Expanding Academic Legacy

Through visionary research and international leadership, Dr. Davis is shaping the future of philosophical inquiry.

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Science at the Border: Conservation, Conflict, and Identity in the U.S.-Mexico Region

Through the lens of conservation biology, Dr. Meg Perret explores how scientific narratives intersect with political and cultural tensions at the U.S.-Mexico border.