About the Program

The Modern Languages minor offers you a flexible, personalized pathway to develop deep multilingual and multicultural competence. Designed for students who want to study more than one language, this program allows you to combine the study of two different languages, literatures, and cultures. Whether you are interested in deepening your understanding of global literatures or enhancing your future career opportunities in our interconnected world, this minor will provide a highly adaptable skill set. 

What You'll Study

As you pursue this minor, you will engage in a structured curriculum that combines advanced language acquisition with deep cultural exploration. Key opportunities and features of the program include:

• Dual-Language Focus: You will study two different languages, focusing on one primary language and one secondary language of your choice.

• Diverse Opportunities: You will be able to draw on the expertise and language offerings available within the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, East Asian Languages and Cultures, the Stanford Language Center, and the Special Language Program. 

• Potential Overseas Study Integration: You can integrate your coursework with experiences from Stanford’s Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP) to immerse yourself directly in the languages and literatures you are studying.