Language and Cultural Studies transforms lives. Get equipped with the tools to communicate cross-culturally and succeed in an increasingly connected world!

Our students’ success is our first priority. With clearly-articulated learning outcomes for programs and courses, and frequent interaction with faculty both in and out of the classroom, students know what to do, where to go, and how to pull it all together. We build a foundation of trust in the classroom, whether in person or online, by creating lively spaces where students become comfortable making the mistakes that are a necessary part of the language learning process and free to express themselves in more complex ways.

We are dedicated to helping students develop the linguistic and cultural competence expected of informed global citizens.

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November 2025 Hero Award recipients Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi
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Caleb Evans, Diane Goodwin and Jeanne Zarucchi receive UMSL Hero Awards

Nov 24
Japeanese Taiko Drummer Takumi Kato and his three children, performed Nov. 4 in the Millennium Student Center Century Rooms
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Eye on UMSL: Banging the drum for peace

Nov 17
Associate Teaching Professor Violaine White takes a ride in a pirogue near Joal-Fadiouth in Senegal
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UMSL Global International Fellowship helps faculty members deepen their research and enrich their teaching

Oct 13