Studying abroad is not only great for improving language skills, it’s also the key to broadening your understanding of the world. Our department supports several language-focused programs offered by JMU.  You can study for a semester or a summer in Salamanca, Spain or Florence, Italy.  If you’re looking for a more varied summer experience, our faculty take groups to many countries.

Fall, Spring, Summer

Semester in Spain

January

France: Famous Americans in Paris 

Jordan: Food, Culture, and History

Summer

Costa Rica: Language, Culture and Service-Learning

France: Art and Food on the French Riviera

France: Food and Culture

Germany: Language and Culture in Fulda

Italy: A Journey through Language and Culture 

Japan: JMU in Kyoto and Tokyo 

Japan: Culture of the Japanese Alps 

Senegal: History, Culture, and Discovery