MCLLC advances the understanding and appreciation of language and cultural study domestically and abroad. The department teaches undergraduate and graduate students, pursues research advancing knowledge in language and an array of cultural products (art, film, folklore, literature, music, mythology, religion, theatre), and provides service to the Commonwealth in language instruction and cultural awareness.
Sponsored by the United States Department of State, and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program, which provides funding to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching.
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MCLLC By The Numbers
- Number of languages taught: 10
- MCLLC teaches nearly 7000 students each year
- Bachelors’ programs: 6
- Minor programs: 8
- Number of undergraduate majors: 161
- Number of undergraduate minors: 177
- Number of Dean’s List Students in 2010-11: 54
- Number of MCLLC courses on culture, literature, film, mythology, or folklore: 117
- UKCore Courses Taught: 21
- MCLLC majors and minors who studied abroad last year: 43
- MCLLC-Directed Study Abroad Programs: 4
- Number of graduate students: 46
- Masters’ programs: 4
- Teacher Education graduate programs: 2
- Number of faculty: 46
- Number of UK Teaching Award Winners among MCLLC faculty: 8
- Number of Courses Taught by MCLLC Faculty each year: over 200
- Number of Interdepartmental Collaborations at UK: 25
- Number of International Collaborations: 44
