A language is used by people to express themselves—their needs, feelings, and thoughts. Culture is woven into language; thus, when we learn another language, we are better able to understand how and why people of other cultures view the world differently and we also gain insight into their distinctive solutions to universal problems. That is why the study of languages is an important part of the International Studies major which the department offers; this major is a multidisciplinary program that integrates the study of languages and business or languages and political science.

The department offers three majors: French, Spanish and International Studies. Languages are a key component of the major in International Studies, a multidisciplinary program that integrates the study of languages with concentrations in Business or Political Science. Adelphi has been designated as a non-governmental organization of the United Nations (NGO) and is involved in many UN-sponsored activities, which gives our students the opportunity to broaden their exposure to international issues.

Available for the student is also coursework in Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Hebrew, Portuguese, English as a second language, and Linguistics.  

We also offer minors in French, Italian, and Spanish and Latin American Studies.



Contact Us
For additional information, please contact:

Languages & International Studies
Science Building, Room 216C
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4050
f - 516.877.4047