Modern Languages and Literatures

Strengthen your speaking skills at Spanish Table during lunch.

We define culture broadly to include both the academic and the everyday. Guided by creative and enthusiastic faculty committed to language immersion, students explore topics ranging from literature and film to politics to cuisine.

Majors & minors

French
German Studies (minor only)
Spanish

Other offerings

Arabic
Chinese
- Concentration in Chinese Language with Asian Studies Major/Minor
Foreign Civilizations
Italian
Japanese
- Concentration in Japanese Language with Asian Studies Major/Minor
Linguistics
Literature
Portuguese

Today, students may study francophone or latino literature; tomorrow, they may learn French or Spanish “business-speak”. Cultural immersion and potential internship experience complement the student’s program of study, through the Lake Forest Beijing, Granada and Paris Programs.

Because of our close ties to Chicago’s cultural institutions, students pursue internships with organizations like the Alliance Française and the Chicago Latino Film Festival. Academic excursions to immigrant neighborhoods like Chinatown and Pilsen, allow students to meet and learn from native speakers.

We offer coursework in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish as well as occasional courses in Italian and Portuguese and we strongly encourage language majors to study abroad.

Department News

‘Entrevue avec’ Professor Cynthia Hahn airs on Radio-Canada

Professor of French Cynthia Hahn was interviewed on Radio-Canada on her writing during a trip to Montreal, February 26 to 28.
Hahn to be keynote speaker at top French-speaking book fair

Professor of French Cynthia Hahn will travel to Canada February 26-28 as the keynote speaker at one of the largest Francophone books fairs in the world.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 5

Mar

5

: China Night
Our students who are studying Chinese will visit the Highland Park High School Chinese program.

Monday, March 16

Mar

16

: Chinese Traditional Music Night
Musicians will perform Chinese traditional music instruments, such a Guzheng, Erhu, etc.

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Spring 2015 Tutoring Schedule

Weekly Language Tables

Chinese Table: Pierson C
Wednesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm

French Table: Pierson B
Wednesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm

Spanish Table: Pierson C
Tuesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm

Study in Granada

Ashley Gora ’13 on her teaching internship in Granada fall 2012

Study in Paris

Students studying abroad in Paris recently visited the Chateau de Chambord in Loire Valley with Professor Maria Al Salem. Submitted by Katelyn McAuliffe ’15.