Department of World Languages and Cultures
The goal of the Department of World Languages and Cultures is to develop proficient communicators in the world language of study. Learners should also be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the cultures, literature, and the structure of the language of study.
Language Offerings
The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers language courses in Spanish and French.
Majors and Minors
Benedictine College offers majors and minors in Foreign Languages, French, International Studies and Spanish.
Careers
The degree enables students to pursue careers in education, graduate studies, journalism, travel, social services and health professions, law school, law enforcement, marketing, management, Peace Corps, and international non-government organizations.
Campus Organizations and Activities
- Spanish Club
- French Club
- Hispanic Latino Club
- Alpha Mu Gamma
Study Abroad
The department offers the following study abroad programs:
French
- Summer and Semester programs in France at the Catholic University of Lyon. For information contact Dr. Daphne McConnell
Spanish
- Semester and summer program at the CLIC language institute in Sevilla, Spain. For information, contact Dr. Daphne McConnell
Faculty
- Daphne McConnell, B.A. 1989, M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1998, University of Georgia, Professor of World Languages and Cultures
- Filiberto Mares Hernández, A.A. 2001, B.A. 2003, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of California-Riverside, Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures
- Francisco León Rivero, B.A. 2007, M.A. 2009, Ph.D. 2015, Arizona State University, Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures
- Julie Sellers, B.A. 1994, B.A. 1996, M.A. 1996, M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2005, University of Wyoming, Professor and Chair of World Languages and Cultures
- Susan (Suzie) Wright, B.A. 2009, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2019, University of Colorado-Boulder, Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures.
Contact Information
For more information, please email Dr. Julie Sellers or call 913.360.7544.