Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures announces new name

In keeping with higher education standards, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is now the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

The name has been changed to better reflect their offerings and to use more inclusive language.

The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures provides students with the linguistic, cultural and practical knowledge to succeed in the global workforce, and in future graduate studies.

"Our courses foster strong communication and critical thinking skills. Our offerings are diverse and range from basic, intermediate and advanced language courses to upper-level content courses in literature and culture, linguistics, film and business," said Traci O'Brien, chair of the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures.