Welcome to the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLAC) at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ!
- We offer courses in American Sign Language, Arabic, Classical Greek, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish through which students can meet the foreign language curriculum requirement in Arts and Sciences and other colleges. Learn more
Why Languages? Students and Faculty Respond
In , LLAC faculty explain why studying languages is important and necessary.
In , LLAC students share their perspectives and experiences with language learning.
News and Events
Student-run International Film Festival planned in Weasler Auditorium, January 26th-29th, 2026
Todd A. Hernández Endowed Excellence Fund
The Todd A. Hernández Endowed Excellence Fund was established in memory of Dr. Todd Hernández, the beloved and much missed professor of Spanish at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. The fund provides stipends for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñstudents who are participating in unpaid internships using Spanish or serving Spanish-speaking communities. The fund also supports at least one DREAM Fellowship for Professional Empowerment per year, provided the student’s learning experience involves the use of Spanish. Learn more and apply.
Department Awards, Grants, and Promotions
FACULTY PROMOTIONS:
Congratulations to Dr. Enaya Othman for being promoted to Full Professor of Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Cultural Studies!
The Department is fortunate to have you on board. Thank you to all students and faculty members who contributed letters for her dossier.
Visit the OIE website to learn more about our international education programs.
Look at our department brochure or watch our and discover why you should pursue Languages, Literatures and Cultures at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.