Languages, Cultures and Literatures
Mission Statement
The Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures is committed to shaping the next generation of global citizens through the development of students' communicative and linguistic proficiency, intercultural competency, and skills in critical thinking through the study of languages, literatures, and other forms of cultural production.In the News
"A Night in Spain" on Sept. 21 Opens Fall Semester of USD Music Concerts
// September 18, 2018
It's a special occasion when one can enjoy a sampling of Spanish culture locally. After all, the University of San Diego draws much of its c…
Dr. Ngilla McGraw Invited by Moxie Theatre to Offer a Post-Show Talk after the September 2 Performance of "Voyeurs de Venus"
// August 27, 2018
Sylvie Ngilla McGraw, Associate Professor of French and Affiliated Faculty for the Women's and Gender Studies Program, will discuss Voyeurs …
Dr. Yanguas published in the journal Hispania
// July 19, 2018
Íñigo Yanguas, PhD, Language Coordinator and Associate Professor of Spanish, holds a PhD in Hispanic Linguistics. He is active…
Dr. Alejandro Meter's Photos Exhibited at the Tijuana Book Fair
// June 4, 2018
For the past few years, Professor Meter has been photographing writers all across Latin America. He is currently working on two long persona…
Graduating Spanish majors and minors recognized by Spanish Program
// June 4, 2018
The Spanish Program of the Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures recognized its 2018 graduates who were celebrated at USD’…
Exceptional Students of Italian Honored at Spring Ceremonies
// May 21, 2018
Various USD students majoring in Italian Studies and minoring in Italian were honored for their achievements this Spring.…
French Department Founder, Professor Emerita Jeannette Brink Rigsby, Passes Away
// December 21, 2017
Dr. Jeannette Brink Rigsby, Professor Emerita in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures, passed peacefully on December 20.&nb…
Upcoming Events
- Oct1
On Social Networks and Gendered Fashions: The Album Phenomenon in 19th Century France and Spain. Lecture by Dr. Jeannette Acevedo Rivera
Monday, October 1, 2018 // 5:30 p.m.Founders Hall, Room French Parlor - Oct9
Mediterranean Migrations and Human Rights: Screening of documentary “Like a Man on Earth” followed by Q&A session with director Andrea Segre
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 // 7 p.m.Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Room Warren Auditorium - Oct22
Lecture by Dr. Teresa Fiore: "Pre-Occupied Spaces: Remapping Italy's Transnational Migrations and Colonial Legacies."
Monday, October 22, 2018 // 7 p.m.Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Room Warren Auditorium - Oct29
Compagnie Caravague met en scène Terre des Hommes
Monday, October 29, 2018 // 7:30 p.m.Camino Hall, Room Studio Theatre
Department of Languages, Cultures and Literatures
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Phone: (619) 260-4070
Fax: (619) 260-4190
languages@sandiego.edu
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5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110