Learn How to Thrive in an Interconnected Environment
The Department of Global Languages, Cultures and Societies helps students understand and critically engage with complex global flows of people, goods, ideas and social challenges. Students develop critical thinking, language fluency and intercultural competence while gaining comprehensive knowledge of global issues. These skills prepare graduates for careers in business, economic development, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, international organizations and cultural industries. For more information, email glcs@webster.edu.
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Department Headlines
- Elsa Fan awarded grant to elevate Asian American and Pacific Islander voices in St Louis
- Zhang Dongling publishes edited volume about gendered-based domestic violence
- Webster professors awarded Missouri Humanities grant
- JB Kwon named to Before Ferguson Beyond Ferguson board
- Elsa Fan selected as U.S. Fulbright Scholar
Undergraduate Majors, Minors and Certificates
Le Centre Francophone’s Mission
Our three main objectives are to organize cultural events, host workshops and promote existing French and francophone programming in our region.
“I hope to help bridge language gaps, and bring people and their respective cultures closer together. Communication in any relationship is immensely important.”
BA in International/Global Studies, ’22
The Department of Global Languages, Cultures and Societies Academic Resources
The Department of Global Languages, Cultures and Societies encourages students to extend their learning into the community. Recent student projects include:
- Digitizing oral histories of Japanese Americans through an internship with the Japanese American Citizens League-St. Louis Chapter
- Promoting French and Francophone culture through the Centre Francophone
- Documenting Asian American experiences of identity and belonging in the Midwest
- Assisting faculty research on Black entrepreneurship in St. Louis
This student club builds global community through intercultural exchange and dialogue. Monthly meetings connect students who share interests in diverse cultures and worldwide experiences. Activities include international cooking demonstrations, discussions about teaching opportunities abroad and explorations of cultural practices, from holidays to dating customs.
James R. & Consuelo E. Gallagher Endowed International Languages Scholarship
Consuelo E. Gallagher taught Spanish language and culture at Webster from 1945 until her retirement in 2004. Her dedication, philanthropy and affection are woven into the fabric of Webster University's history. She created this scholarship to support students who study a non-native language.
Rosita Endowed International Languages Scholarship
Consuelo Gallagher established this scholarship to honor her mother's memory and promote internationalism through language and cultural studies. The scholarship supports students studying non-native languages.
Marianne and Peter Gleich Endowed Scholarship for the Study of the French Language
This scholarship helps students pursue their passion for French language studies. "It has long been a goal of ours to help expand the horizons of others through education," the Gleichs explain, highlighting their commitment to global learning.
Jeanelle and Mark Wiley Scholarship
This scholarship supports French language study or study abroad in Francophone countries.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
Young professionals can live and work in communities across Japan while serving as U.S. cultural ambassadors through this program.
Argentina Teaching Exchange
Webster students can teach English in Argentina for a semester, experiencing life and work in a vibrant cultural environment.
Leader in Global Education
Webster extends beyond its St. Louis campus with locations across the United States and abroad. The University's innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty provide students with diverse, real-world learning experiences.
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[Music fades in with text appearing over a photo of the St. Louis Arch.]
Text on screen: Welcome to Webster University
[Overhead shot of Webster Groves campus with fall leaves and students walking to class.]
Text on screen: and to our Global Campus Network
[A blue and black map of the world.]
Text on screen: Webster University’s Study Abroad Locations
Text on screen: Athens, Greece, Geneva Switzerland, Leiden, the Netherlands, Vienna, Austria
[Various photos of students at a historical site in Athens, aesthetic plants and the beachfront.]
Text on screen: Athens, Greece
[Photos of Geneva campus with mountains in the background, the campus dorms and a group student photo.]
Text on screen: Geneva, Switzerland
[Video of the Webster Leiden campus: multiple white and red buildings, a Webster Leiden flag, and a moving photo of students posing.]
Text on screen: Leiden, the Netherlands
[A photo of the Vienna campus, a large white building. A timelapse of the bustling city and a photo of three diverse students hanging out.
Text on screen: Vienna, Austria
[There is big, bold text in the middle of a photo collage.]
Text on screen: A Leader in GLOBAL EDUCATION
[One of the pieces of the collage mentions Webster’s WINS program and the photos slide out of frame.]
Text on screen: Webster University, WINS (Webster International Network of Schools)
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Text on screen: Webster’s Global Campuses EXPAND STUDY ABROAD for universities & students.
[The text is replaced by a fast-paced photo slideshow. The first photo is five students posing at the Athens campus, sitting on a railing with the sunset behind them. A student takes a photo with their camera phone.]
[A photo of six dance majors posing in the hallway with arms and legs outstretched. A student taking a photo of mountains and water, equipped with camera and hiking gear. A Vienna student bounces a ball on their knee.]
[A brief video of tourists and students at the Acropolis. A photo of a student posing with Greece behind them. A snippet of another video of a windmill in Leiden and cyclists crossing a bridge.]
[The photo slideshow continues. A photo of three students talking with old architecture behind them. A Gorlok poses with a student at an event.]
[Footage of a graduation ceremony at Webster Leiden. Students throw their caps in the air as the video fades to a blue screen.]
Text on screen: Webster University
[Ending video footage of the St. Louis campus.]
Browning Hall
Browning Hall is located next to Pearson House off of Big Bend Boulevard at the northeast corner of the Webster Groves campus.
8274 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
