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 five languages:
MLLC Statement on Equity
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Gustavus Adolphus Colleges publicly expresses its commitment to combat those systemic inequalities and to support those at a higher risk of being exposed to such precarities.
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Language requirement information
MLLC, along with other departments engaged in language instruction provide opportunities for students to complete their language requirement. Students, please, click on the link below to navigate how to complete the language requirement depending on your situation, background, and language of choice.
How can I complete my language requirement
Lecture and Q&A with Professor Michael Minta
Last month, by Jasper Johnson
Several weeks ago, Gustavus had the honor of hosting Professor Michael Minta from the Political Science Department of the University of Minnesota! Dr. Minta, who is one of the nation’s leading experts in the study of political representation of African American, Latino, and women interests in the United States, gave a lecture and Q&A about […]
Fall 2021 Academic Assistant Introduction – Jasper Johnson
4 months ago, by Jasper Johnson¡Hola! My name is Jasper Johnson and I’m currently a Senior majoring in Spanish and Computer Science. For the Fall 2021 semester, I have the enormous honor of being the Academic Assistant for the Spanish section in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Besides this, I’m also a Spanish tutor, a member of […]
5th Gustavus Latinx Film Festival: Ema, a Woman on Fire
10 months ago, by Ana Adams
The film “Ema” starts with a fire. Specifically, it begins with the visage of a burning stoplight, and the screen pans out to reveal a woman holding a blowtorch. This woman, Ema, is setting fire to the streets. The film, directed by Juan de Dios Larraín, tells the story of this fire-starter, a dancer […]
| 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 |
| Severine Bates | Visiting Assistant Professor | 507-933-7391 | |
| Angelique Dwyer | Associate Professor | 507-933-7419 | web |
| Paschal Kyoore | Professor of French | 507-933-6078 | web |
| Sharon Marquart | Associate Professor | 507-933-7388 | |
| Carlos Mejia Suarez | Associate Professor | 507-933-7385 | |
| Annalise Rivas | Visiting Assistant Professor | 507-933-7389 | |
| Jeremy Robinson | Director of the Culpeper Language Learning Center | 507-933-6248 | |
| Toshiyuki Sakuragi | Professor | 507-933-7384 | web |
| Lianying Shan | Associate Professor | 507-933-7381 | |
| Darío Sánchez-González | Associate Professor | 507-933-7387 | |
| Mayra Taylor | Adjunct Instructor | 507-933-7646 | |
| Bastian Treptau | Visiting Instructor | 507-933-7390 |