International Studies

Writing It Down

A&S linguists are working to save a language on the verge of extinction.

Welcome to the International Studies program at UK!

International Studies at the University of Kentucky consists of the International Studies Major, the International Studies Minor, and several cultural area studies programs and minors.

Monica Udvardy Program Director

In the Pamir Mountains of eastern Tajikistan, a language is spoken – not written, not taught in schools – simply spoken. With merely 60,000 speakers in Tajikistan and Afganistan, the Shughni language is at risk of extinction. Professors in the College of Arts & Sciences are working to make sure that doesn’t happen. Read More

International StudiesNews & Events

Greg Stump Honored with A&S Outstanding Teaching Award

Stump is also a member of the International Studies Program Advisory Committee and has played an essential role in establishing the Indian Studies Program and minor.

Abby Hollander Receives Outstanding Advisor Award

Hollander, the undergraduate advisor for Spanish and International Studies was awarded a 2009 Ken Freedman Outstanding Advisor Award for outstanding professional advisor.

International Studies students and studying abroad are a natural fit - find out more about all the opportunities that await.

Meet A&S Graduate Students

International Studies senior Patrick Sgueglia has a way with Italian words. He can take a common one like spaghetti and pronounce it in such a way that the listener’s mind is immediately transported to a gondola or an outdoor café near the Pantheon.... more

Patrick Sgueglia Undergraduate Spotlight

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