Instruction is offered in French language and civilization, the French-speaking Americas and Africa. Degree Programs: Minor, BA in French, BS in French with teacher certification, graduate courses for the MA in International Studies. Study abroad opportunities in many French-speaking countries; ECU has a direct exchange agreement with Université François-Rabelais in Tours, France.

Instruction is offered in German language and civilization, and the German-speaking world from its beginnings to the post wall re-unification. Degree Programs: Minor, BA in German, BS in German with teacher certification, graduate courses for the MA in International Studies. Courses on German literary masterpieces, society and culture, including German for business communication. Study abroad: the UNC system has agreements with the nine universities of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Instruction is offered in Hispanic languages and civilization of Spain and the Americas. Degree Programs: Minor, BA in Hispanic Studies, BS in Hispanic Studies with teacher certification, Certificate in Spanish, Certificate in Spanish translation; Graduate Certificate in Spanish Translation; graduate courses for the MA in International Studies. Courses in the history of Hispanic culture from the Middle Ages to the modern world, including classic literature, Pre-Columbian Latin America, film, and professional internships. Study abroad opportunities in Spain and the Americas; ECU participates in the NC Consortium academic year exchange with Universidad de Cantabria in Santander, Spain and the summer exchange with Universidad Regiomontana in Monterrey Mexico.

Instruction is offered in Latin, classical Greek, and the culture of the ancient Mediterranean from Egypt to the fall of the Roman empire. Degree Programs: Minor, Multidisciplinary BA in Classics or BA in Classical Civilization. Courses on classical literature and civilization of Greece and Rome, including Roman topography, Pompeian wallpainting, and Greek tragedy. Faculty from other departments offer classical history, art history, philosophy, religion, and medieval civilization through the Classical Studies interdisciplinary program.

Instruction is offered in Russian language and civilization from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Degree Programs: Minor, Multidisciplinary BA/BS in Russian Studies. Courses in Russian culture, 19th-120th century Russian literature, folklore, media, film, and literary criticism, including seminars on Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Russian émigré culture. Classes in Russian history, economics, politics, fine arts, ballet and music are offered by faculty from other departments through the Russian Studies interdisciplinary program. Study abroad: ECU has a direct exchange agreement with Saratov State University in Russia.

Courses are offered in Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Degree Programs: Asian Studies Minor. Faculty from other departments offer Asian history, art history, anthropology, and religion through the Asian Studies interdisciplinary program. The program is currently recipient of a Department of Education grant to facilitate curriculum enhancement, faculty development (including travel abroad), library collection development, community and school outreach, a film series, a scholars' forum, a digital image bank and a comprehensive website of all the grant activities. Study abroad opportunities are available in many Asian countries. ECU has a direct exchange agreement with Osaka Kyoiku University in Japan.

Courses are offered in Italian language and civilization, including seminars on Dante and Renaissance literature. Faculty from other departments offer Italian history, art history, and literature in translation through the Medieval and Renaissance Studies interdisciplinary program. Study abroad opportunities are available at many Italian universities.

If we may answer questions or be of service, please contact us,