BA in Foreign Languages - Japanese in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University

The Department of Literature and Language provides instruction in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, aiming to equip students with practical language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking while fostering appreciation for diverse languages and cultures. Beyond cultural enrichment and personal growth, studying foreign languages benefits scientific research, commerce, global trade, tourism, and diplomatic relations. Multiple Bachelor of Arts programs are offered in foreign languages, including traditional majors focused on French, German, or Spanish. These liberal arts-oriented programs prepare graduates for careers in libraries, museums, business, education, and other fields where language proficiency is valuable. Alongside the General Education Core Requirements, students must fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences degree requirements detailed earlier in this section.