Diversity. Globalization. Opportunity.

Many careers in today’s society are assuming a global strategy. Business is being conducted via the internet, e-mail, video-conferencing, and world-wide travel. American companies have offices in Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada, and South America, while many international companies have offices in our country. A foreign language is no longer a rarity but a necessity to conduct business.

The Foreign Languages Department at ETSU prepares you for this new competitive world and enhances your career opportunities. Why is knowing a foreign language so important? Consider these facts. French is the second most frequently used language of the internet. By the year 2020, it is predicted that 51 million people will speak Spanish in the United States. Japan is one of the seven most industrialized countries in the world and one of the most important countries for the U.S. in trade. More than 750 major U.S. firms do business in Germany. These are all powerful reasons why a foreign language is an integral part of your future success. A foreign language can lead to a career in banking, journalism, medical research, diplomacy, education, telecommunications, human resources or translation just to name a few. Broaden your horizons. Enhance your opportunities. Make a foreign language part of your ETSU experience.

For more information, visit our website at: Foreign Language.