About the Modern Languages Department

The foreign language and literature majors in French, German, and Spanish and the courses in Japanese aim to familiarize students with the cultural richness and diversity of the world through the intensive study of the linguistic, literary, and cultural expression of other nations. Since cultural values are best understood experientially, the study abroad program (in Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and Spain) is a central component of the ULV foreign language major.

Students who complete the ULV foreign language major should demonstrate the linguistic competence and cultural sensitivity necessary to function effectively as informed world citizens in a growing number of professional fields, including international affairs, business, teaching, and communications. The ULV foreign language major also prepares students for graduate studies.

Honors students in Spanish are eligible for election to Sigma Delta Pi, the National Spanish Honor Society.

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Chairperson: Ann Hills
Regular Faculty: Sean Bernard, Gabriela Capraroiu, Ann Hills, Catherine Irwin, Andrea Labinger, Gerard Lavatori, Kirsten Ogden.
Adjunct Faculty: Diane Ayers,1 Sung-Won Ko, Alberta Craggett,1 William Csellak,1 Dennis Dirks, Jack Swift, Patricia Wangler

1 = Off-campus faculty