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Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures

Welcome to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures!

A Letter from the Chair

Foreign languages have traditionally played a central role in a liberal arts education. Today, knowing German, Italian, or Spanish has also became important for those in government, science, business, and mass communications. The only way to understand and appreciate another people and culture is to know their language. Students seeking a career in foreign service, finance, law, or industry will find that acquiring a second language will give them an advantage both in finding a job and in career advancement.

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers programs in twelve languages which address the academic, intellectual, and professional needs of students. A student may earn a B.A. in Spanish or an M.A. in Hispanic Studies or a B.A. in German or Latin. Students may earn a minor in these languages as well as Italian, Ancient Greek, Russian, and Chinese, as well as Classical Studies. Students may fulfill their language requirements with any of these languages as well as Arabic, Biblical Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, or Swahili. For more detailed information for any of these languages, contact the section head or advisor listed in the description on each degree or program

The faculty are active researchers recognized nationally and internationally in their various disciplines. Members of the faculty serve on committees for national organizations and on editorial boards for scholarly journals. The Spanish faculty biennially hosts the Louisiana Conference of Hispanic Languages and Literatures.

The faculty’s commitment to research is matched by their contributions to teaching. Many members of the department have received University and College awards which recognize their distinction in scholarship and teaching.

Click here to visit the LSU Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures Web site.

Dr. Emily Batinski, Chair
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
316 Hodges Hall
Louisiana State University
Last Updated: 6/30/2009 10:01:26 AM