Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Through our course offerings, study abroad programs, student organizations and clubs, and faculty whose research interests span diverse ancient and modern foreign cultures, the mission of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is to help students develop foreign language competence, a global perspective, and an understanding of the literatures and intellectual achievements of civilizations both ancient and modern.
In studying Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, and Russian, our students consider religion, philosophy, mythology, politics, history, drama and film, art and architecture, and ideas about class, race, and gender. Our classes are cross-listed with Archaeology, Catholic Studies, English, History, Political Science, Religion, and Women's Studies.
Our faculty play important roles in the University Honors Program as well as cross-disciplinary programs in Asian Studies, Italian Studies, Russian and East European Studies, and Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies. We recognize that quality teaching and research are primary responsibility, and our faculty is devoted to excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction, and to fostering close teacher-student relationships.
Academic Programs
- B.A., Africana Studies
- B.A., Asian Studies
- B.A., Classical Studies
- B.A., French
- B.A., Italian
- B.A., Modern Languages
- B.A., Spanish
- B.A., Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies
Minor
- Minor in Archaeology
- Minor in Africana Studies
- Minor in Ancient Greek
- Minor in Arabic
- Minor in Asian Studies
- Minor in Classical Culture
- Minor in Classical Languages
- Minor in French
- Minor in German
- Minor in Italian
- Minor in Italian Studies
- Minor in Latin
- Minor in Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies
- Minor in Russian
- Minor in Spanish
- Minor in Russian and East European Studies
Faculty
Our faculty conduct internationally recognized research and innovative, technologically-enhanced instruction. Grounded in practical experience but exploring the frontiers of their disciplines, they define the nature academic excellence.
Study Abroad with Our Faculty
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers many opportunities for students to study abroad. Study Abroad for one semester or year. For more information, please contact the Office of International Programs at (973) 761-9072 or oip@shu.edu.
What Alumni Are Saying
"I've learned that language is the key to bridging the gap between cultures and in turn this became the catalyst to my interest in becoming a Fulbright scholar in Turkey. The impact it has made in my life is unquantifiable, it has taken me all around the world; I've come to utilize these experiences in my career as a journalist for CBS' 60 Minutes to National Geographic, or what I'd like to think of as a diplomat in communications, at a time when it's most important to understand and accept each other."
Lejla Radoncic, '12 Major in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Minor in Russian and Eastern European Studies Fulbright ETA, Turkey 2013-2014