18 Languages, Culture & Society Field of Interest

Languages, Culture & Society Field of Interest

What Is the Languages, Culture & Society Field?

The Languages, Culture & Society field focuses on the study of language, culture, and human societies. Students develop a broad range of skills and knowledge by exploring how people communicate and how social, cultural, and historical contexts shape the world around us.

Courses may include modern languages, literature, history, anthropology, psychology, and other subjects in the humanities and social sciences. Studying a specific language or culture can prepare students for careers that value multilingual communication and an understanding of different perspectives.

Majors in this field can lead to careers in policy, education, communication, and many other areas. Students gain skills that are increasingly valuable in a global and interconnected society.

Explore the Field in Action

Want to learn more about this field? Check out the video below.

How to Use This Section

This page is designed to help you explore majors connected to the field of business.

You can:

• Review the list of majors in this field
• Select a specific major to learn more about classes, skills, and career pathways
• Compare multiple majors to see which best aligns with your interests and goals

While you entered LaGuardia with a specific major, we invite you to explore the various majors in this field to see which one fits your own interests and goals best. If you find that another major might work better for you, you can always switch. However, it is important to  talk to your FYS professor or advisor first.

Majors in This Field

The Languages, Culture & Society field includes the following associate degree programs, organized by career community. Each career community brings together related majors that share similar skills, career paths, and areas of focus.

Select “View the Major Moment” next to a major to see the area of study’s learning environment and activities.

Language and Culture Career Community

Watch the Language & Culture Career Community video to learn more about how this community prepares students to explore modern languages and cultures and pursue careers in translation, business, government, and other global fields.

Majors in this career community include:

• Liberal Arts: Deaf Studies Option, AA  — View the Major Moment
• Liberal Arts: Ethnic Studies, AA
• Liberal Arts: International Studies, AA
• Liberal Arts: Japanese Studies, AA  — View the Major Moment
• Liberal Arts: Latin American Studies, AA
• Spanish-English Translation, AA

Public Humanities Career Community

• Liberal Arts: Health Humanities, AA
• Liberal Arts: History, AA
• Liberal Arts: Political Science, AA
• Liberal Arts: Social Science & Humanities, AA
• Liberal Arts: Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, AA
• Philosophy, AA  — View the Major Moment

Writing, Literature, & Communication Career Community

Watch the Writing, Literature, & Communication Career Community video to learn more about how this community helps students strengthen their storytelling, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills while preparing for careers in fields such as journalism, publishing, education, law, marketing, and media.

• Communication Studies, AA — View the Major Moment
• English, AA
• English: Creative Writing, AA
• Liberal Arts: Journalism, AA

Notable Features of These Majors

While each major has a different focus, programs in this field often share several features:

• Coursework that explores modern languages, literature, history, and other subjects in the humanities and social sciences
• Opportunities to study specific languages or cultures and develop multilingual communication
• Exposure to topics such as anthropology, psychology, and other areas that examine human societies and cultures
• Preparation for career paths connected to education, policy, communication, and other fields that value cultural knowledge and global awareness

Approaches to Inquiry and Research

Inquiry and research in this field invites students to explore how human identities, experiences, and communication are shaped across various linguistic, social, and historical contexts. Students develop cultural knowledge through researching issues engaging with diverse perspectives and source materials. Students examine how knowledge and language are shaped by cultural norms and power structures. This field encompasses a broad range of research methodologies, including textual analysis, interviews, quantitative and qualitative research, and creative approaches to inquiry.

What Comes Next

To continue exploring:

• Click on a specific major to learn about that program in more detail
• Review degree maps to understand required and recommended courses
• Speak with an academic advisor about how these majors align with your goals
• In the Career Exploration and Connections chapter, you will be introduced to resources that can help you explore work environments, skills, and career pathways.