Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics at Carnegie Mellon
Global fluency at the insection of humanity and technology
At the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguitics (LCAL), we prepare students to engage with the world’s complexity through language, culture and communication. By studying Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish, students develop the intercultural fluency and critical insight needed to navigate a globally connected, technologically evolving future.
LCAL’s award-winning faculty are internationally recognized scholars and innovative educators who integrate research, teaching and practice at the intersection of humanities, social sciences and technology. Our work advances language learning, critical cultural analysis and technology-enhanced education —reflecting Carnegie Mellon’s commitment to shaping knowledge that matters.
Through experiential learning opportunities including internships, study abroad, community-engaged projects and interdisciplinary collaboration, LCAL equips students to become adaptable thinkers, ethical communicators and creative problem-solvers ready to lead in an interconnected world.
Innovative Courses
Degree Programs
Global Experiences
LCAL Research Spaces & Labs
Center for Black European Studies & the Atlantic (CBESA)
CEBSA is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to the collection, production, restoration, dissemination and promotion of scholarship on people of African descent in Europe.
The Kenner Room is a dynamic space dedicated to fostering immersive learning, innovative teaching and groundbreaking research at Carnegie Mellon University.
Language Acquisition, Processing and Pedagogy (LAPP) Lab
The LAPP Lab's work bridges linguistics, psychology, speech science and education, and aims to contribute real-world pedagogical innovations that improve language teaching and learning.
LCAL Studio and Humanities Commons
The LCAL Studio advances technology-enhanced research, teaching and intercultural engagement by providing specialized spaces, equipment and cultural programming.