What will I learn?

The Department of World Languages and Literatures seeks to develop in students the ability to communicate effectively with people who speak languages other than English and whose world views and cultural values may differ substantially from their own. After the development of the four basic language skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing) our programs seek to create an understanding and appreciation of the great works of classical and modern world literature in their original language, as well as in translation.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities and the Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$20,538.00 (17,32,872) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$21,915.00 (18,49,055) per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent and earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better. Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.