The Department of Global Languages and Cultures brings together faculty with research and teaching expertise in linguistic, cultural, literary, language and media studies. The department is dedicated to fostering cultural understanding and global engagement through the discovery, dissemination and translation of knowledge. Global Languages and Cultures offer BA degrees in Global Studies, Modern Languages (French, German, Russian), Spanish, and Classics and graduate degrees in Hispanic Studies.

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Degree Programs

Browse our BA degrees in Global Studies (*NEW*), Modern Languages, Spanish, and Classics, Ph.D. and M.A. in Hispanic Studies, and Certificates in Modern Languages and Africana Studies.

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About the Department

The department is at the forefront of university efforts to educate global citizens and future leaders, preparing our students for a globally interconnected future.

Advising

Key to every student’s success is their understanding of the requirements of the major and/or minor. Advisors provide the most help with your major.

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Think Globally. Act Locally. Empowering Aggies to lead with purpose, tackle challenges, and shape the world.

By combining intercultural literacy with STEM, Global Studies gives Aggies a competitive edge—equipping them to innovate, collaborate, and lead across cultures. GLST bridges technical skills with global insight, preparing graduates to solve real-world challenges with purpose and perspective.

BA in Global Studies

Global Languages & Cultures News

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What a Renaissance Bawd Can Teach Us About AI: Dr. Sarah Misemer Featured in South Central Review

A recent article by Dr. Sarah Misemer was selected for the topic of a podcast by Johns Hopkins University Press.

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Dr. Salah Ayari Receives 2025 College-Level Teaching Award from The Association of Former Students

Dr. Salah Ayari, an instructional professor of Arabic and Arabic Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, is one of eight ArtSci faculty who will receive the 2025 College-Level Teaching Award from The Association of Former Students.

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From Pool to Passport: Texas A&M Swimmer Discovers New Depths Abroad

When Munzy Kabbara boarded a plane to Morocco for a required study abroad program, he wasn’t expecting to fall in love—with a country, a culture, and a new version of himself.

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College News About Global Languages & Cultures

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Texas A&M Launches Global Studies Major to Help Students Engage with an Interconnected World

The new Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies invites Aggies to explore languages, cultures and global challenges, preparing them to lead in a rapidly changing world.

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College Of Arts & Sciences Welcomes 62 New Faculty

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes the addition of new faculty members across 17 departments to foster collaboration, critical thinking and continued academic excellence.

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Fluent In Leadership

As the new head of Department of Global Languages and Cultures, Dr. Sarah M. Misemer is committed to preparing Aggies to lead in a rapidly changing cross-culturally connected world.

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A&Mplified Research News

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Scholarship and Stewardship: Dr. Benjamin Davis’ Expanding Academic Legacy

Through visionary research and international leadership, Dr. Davis is shaping the future of philosophical inquiry.

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Science at the Border: Conservation, Conflict, and Identity in the U.S.-Mexico Region

Through the lens of conservation biology, Dr. Meg Perret explores how scientific narratives intersect with political and cultural tensions at the U.S.-Mexico border.