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.

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In the News

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.…
Dr. Amanda Petersen interviewed by Telemundo 20
// May 4, 2018
On May 3, 2018, Dr. Amanda Petersen was interviewed by Telemundo 20 about violence against women in Mexico, feminism and social media. …
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…