外国语言文学硕士的目的是为学生提供在语言能力，对文学，文明和文化的深入理解以及研究和教学技能方面的专业发展的机会。该计划发现，对语言和文学的额外接触使他们为需要目标语言流利和对目标文化有一般熟悉的职位做好了准备，例如教学，国际商务和政府。该计划还为学生准备外国文学博士学位课程（特别是那些选择双主修或主修/辅修课程的人）攻读比较文学的博士学位。语言，文学和文化文学硕士（MA）的目的（LLC）旨在为学生提供在语言能力，对文学，文明和文化以及研究与教学技能方面的深入了解的专业发展机会。此灵活的硕士学位课程提供三
The purpose of the M.A. in foreign languages and literatures is to provide students with the opportunity for professional growth in the areas of language proficiency, in-depth understanding of literature, civilization and culture, as well as research and teaching skills. Students who complete this program find that the additional exposure to the language and the literature prepares them for positions requiring target language fluency and general familiarity with the target culture such as teaching, international business and government. The program also prepares students for study at the Ph.D. level in foreign literature or, especially in the case of those who elect the double major or major minor option, in comparative literature.