Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures is committed to leading students to intercultural competence by developing a deep understanding and appreciation for language, culture, and literature.
In this way, we prepare students to work collaboratively in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. And since studying another language — its culture, arts, history, and people — is an essential part of a liberal arts education, we also help students develop their powers of intellect and imagination. The Department offers instruction in six languages: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
Post from Prof. Paschal Kyoore- Faculty Scholarship Achievement Award
2 weeks ago, by Seth WilsonMy research interests are very multifaceted, and that enables me to create a kind of dialogue among many disciplines, different regions of the world, and different cultures. I have published on the historical novel, the impact of colonial hegemony, female identity, and folklore among other topics. Because my publications are interdisciplinary by nature, they are […]
Spanish Majors Awarded
3 weeks ago, by Seth WilsonTwo Gustavus Spanish majors, Megan Kallestad ’18 and Angie Ramírez ’19 have been awarded the President’s Community Engagement Award for their work in Big Partner Little Partner and Language Buddies.
Selim Toth, German TA
2 months ago, by Seth WilsonWe applaud our German TA, Selim Toth, for his enthusiastic participation in a recent student organization event. He was co-MC for the Africa Night on March 16 organized by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization.
| Name | Title | Phone | Web |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Isabel Kalbermatten | Associate Professor | 507-933-7386 | web |
| Jenny Tollefson | Administrative Assistant | 507-933-7391 | |
| Ana Adams | Associate Professor | 507-933-6079 | web |
| Patricia Branstad | Instructor of German | 507-933-7390 | |
| Laurent Dechery | Professor | 507-933-7383 | web |
| Angelique Dwyer | Associate Professor | 507-933-7419 | web |
| Paschal Kyoore | Co-Chair & Professor of French, African, Caribbean Studies | 507-933-6078 | web |
| Nan Li | Visiting Assistant Professor | 507-933-6080 | |
| Carlos Mejia Suarez | Assistant Professor | 507-933-7385 | |
| Jeremy Robinson | Director of the Culpeper Language Learning Center | 507-933-6248 | |
| Toshiyuki Sakuragi | Professor | 507-933-7384 | web |
| Lianying Shan | Associate Professor and Department Co-chair | 507-933-7381 | |
| Darío Sánchez-González | Assistant Professor | 507-933-7387 |