The field of language and culture works to expand traditional domestic organization models to accommodate an increasing global marketplace. Professionals convert information from one culture and language to another to increase access and efficiency.
Career Guide
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Schedule an AppointmentDesigning your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to language and culture here at IUB.
Global Aspects, but aren't sure which path?
Interested in learning more about global languages, cultures, and places but don't know exactly what major is the best fit? Look through our Global Major Options guide to help you determine what major matches your interests.
Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies
- Central Eurasian Studies
- East Asian Languages and Cultures
- East Asian Studies
- India Studies
- International Studies
- Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
College of Arts & Sciences
- African American and African Diaspora Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Studies
- English
- Folklore and Ethnomusicology
- French
- Germanic Studies
- History
- Italian
- Jewish Studies
- Portuguese
- Religious Studies
- Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures
- Spanish
School of Education
- Secondary Education: Language Arts/English
- Secondary Education: Social Studies
- Education: World Languages (All Grades)
Learn about careers in the field
- Anthropologist
- Archeologist
- Cartographer
- Economist
- English as a Second Language Instructor
- Flight Attendant
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Foreign Service Officer
- Intelligence Analyst
- Interpreter & Translator
- Secondary School Teacher (Foreign Language)
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Foreign Service Officer/US Government Jobs
- CIA Agent/US Government Jobs
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Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
- Asian American Association
- Association of Central Eurasian Students
- German Club
- Global Living-Learning Community
- Latino Unidos at Indiana University
- HLS Living Learning Center (Hamilton Lugar School of Global International Studies)
- Folklore and Ethnomusicology Student Association
- La Casa/Latino Cultural Center
- French Club
- LGBTQ+ Culture Center
- Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center/Student Alliance
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.