The B.A. in Foreign Language options: (1) requires the study of 2 languages, their literatures and their cultures, or (2) requires the study of one language-- German, Spanish or French--with an emphasis in cultural studies, usually requiring study abroad. Second language is not required for option (2).

The B.A. in Japanese or Russian Studies requires a concentration in the target language, plus coursework in other departments such as History, Geography, Political Science, Anthropology and Business. Japanese Studies also requires a semester spent abroad in Japan.

Minor in Foreign Languages
Minor in Japanese Studies
Minor in Russian Studies

A Foreign Languages minor requires at least 15 credits in foreign language classes, with at least 12 of those credits taken at the 200-level or above.

A Japanese Studies minor requires at least 15 credits in Japanese classes, with at least 12 of those credits taken at the 200-level or above.

A Russian Studies minor requires 15 credits taken from the Russian Studies core or an advisor-approved combination of 15 credits from the Russian Studies core and Russian Studies electives.

Languages available for major or minor: French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish.

Other languages offered at UAF: Arabic, Chinese, Italian.