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Language is Beautiful

The department prepares its students to thrive in a diverse world through the study of one or more languages (French, Japanese, and Spanish) and the cultural, social, philosophical, and/ or historical contexts in which these languages are situated. We also offer, on occasion, courses on topics in Chinese language, literature, and culture.

By acquiring the four basic linguistic skills— listening, speaking, reading, and writing—you will develop intercultural competency through thoughtful engagement with literary and other cultural texts. We encourage our students to put their language learning and cultural understanding into practice both locally and while studying abroad, where you can volunteer, complete internships, and pursue independent research projects through our unique Cities in Transition courses.

Museums and Modern Languages
Modern Languages & Literatures News

Museums and Modern Languages

Students in Professors Sylvia López and Susan Furukawa’s classes engage in experiential learning in campus museums
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Oct26th

Film Screening: Abdellah Taïa’s Salvation Army

Abdellah Taïa’s Salvation Army (Morocco / France / Switzerland, 2013)

“Abdellah is a young gay man navigating the sexual, racial

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Fig. 3 Derosier, Story, and Ndiaye looking at Fall’s work

Recent Acquisitions from the West African Calligraphy Institute, Dakar, Senegal

During a Global Experience Office site-visit to Dakar, Senegal, in January (2024) Beloit College faculty members Gana Ndiaye and Joseph Derosier, along with Wright Museum of Art  

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