Modern Languages and Cultures

Hélène Laroche Davis, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
(650) 508-3558, hdavis@ndnu.edu

The Modern Languages and Cultures Program offers Minors in French Studies and Spanish Studies and the opportunity to create interdisciplinary majors and minors. By providing a range of courses in the language, culture, literature, film, and business of the French- and Spanish-speaking worlds the Modern Languages and Cultures program enables students to acquire proficiency in the target language, and to gain insights into other cultures.

Students are encouraged to gain practical experience outside the classroom by engaging in internships with international companies and agencies both in the USA and abroad.

The University’s mission and vision are at the center of the courses taught by the Department, especially global peace, social justice, and community engagement through service learning.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad is highly recommended and is a popular way for students to hone their language skills, experience living in another culture, and undergo significant personal growth. Study Abroad programs are available in the French- and Spanish-speaking areas of the world and are open to all Notre Dame de Namur University students.

The Modern Languages and Cultures Program prepares the students for careers in the international business, education, diplomacy, travel and, translation.

See the NDNU General Catalog for the program requirements and course descriptions.

Admission Process

NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.

Faculty

Hélène Laroche-Davis, Professor of French, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and Program Director, Day and Intensive Liberal Studies, at NDNU since 1965
BA, Université de Lyon France; MA, Université de Paris Sorbonne; Ph.D., Stanford University

Christine Harvey Bennett, Professor of Spanish, at NDNU since 1991
BA, McGill University; MA, Ph.D., Stanford University

Audrey Calefas-Strebelle, Adjunct Faculty in Modern Language and History, at NDNU since 1999
BA, MA, Sorbonne, Ph.D. Stanford University

 

Natashia Lopez-Gomez, Lecturer in Latin American Studies, at NDNU since 2006
BA, University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., Harvard University

Penelope Sewell Rich, Lecturer in Latin American Studies, at NDNU since 1993
BA, College of Notre Dame; MA, Stanford University

Contact

Hélène Laroche Davis, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
(650) 508-3558, hdavis@ndnu.edu

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