Modern Languages & Linguistics

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To play a meaningful role in world discourse, protect our national security and to compete with our international counterparts in every field of study imaginable, the knowledge of modern languages is now a fundamental and indispensable part of every student's education.

As citizens of today's world, our students are equipped with the ability to communicate and interact with large populations of speakers coming from different cultural and ideological backgrounds.

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KEITH DICKENS

Assistant Director of Admissions

SMS: (856)-347-8833

(856) 256-4206

keith@admissions.rowan.edu

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World Languages

Elementary American Sign Language

"A lot of people are very focused on verbal communication and how did you present yourself in that way," says junior Alexzia L. "But sign language is about body language and how can you express those emotions through your hands and face, as well."

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My professional goal is to become a court interpreter. Right now I have an internship where I help to interpret for people and translate documents.
Alejandra V. Gloucester County, NJ

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Rowan offers you the ability to do multiple languages. In business, marketing and government, I can do anything because they always need someone to translate.
Charisse W. Mercer County, NJ

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Linguistics is a door to other cultures. It connects people across the world by learning on their terms.
John E. Salem County, NJ

I think once you know a language, it opens you up to a whole new variety of people and has you change your world view.
Ashley H. Gloucester County, NJ

Ashley H., a Modern Languages & Linguistics major, photographed outside

I love languages! They are my passion, they are the thing I love, they are my everything.
Rachael V. Gloucester County, NJ

Rachel V., a Modern Language & Linguistics major, photographed studying

There are 10 or so languages you can choose as your primary, secondary or third. I wanted to pick up a second language and give Spanish another go.
Erich M. Burlington County, NJ