Department of World Languages and Literatures

Faculty Highlights

Donate to the Robert A. Fischer Memorial Endowed Scholarship

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Faculty member invited to present film and lead discussion

Dr. Agustín Cuadrado will be presenting the film "Los Santos Inocentes" at the University of Arizona on November 6

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Read "Le Ciné-Club français: French films help students learn language, experience culture" in a 2019 issue of Hillviews

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Faculty members recognized at Liberal Arts Fall Faculty Meeting

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Drs. Forrest, Glajar, Haegele, Jaffe, Martínez, Siwak, and Ms. Velásquez.

Faculty member named as fellow of Madrid Institute for Advanced Study

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Dr. Catherine Jaffe

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A Postcard from Ms. Noha Mohama-Akkari, Arabic

Study Abroad students in front of Greek ruins of Paestum

A Postcard from Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson, Italian

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College Factual ranks Texas State University's FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS programs in the top 10% of most popular programs among national, regional, and state colleges

New Faculty

The Department of World Languages and Literatures welcomes our newest Assistant Professor

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Faculty member presents at workshop in Spain

Dr. Agustín Cuadrado was an invited speaker at the Jornada del Español, an event organized by the Universidad de Burgos and the Instituto Castellano y Leonés de la Lengua.

IN MEMORIAM

Student Highlights

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French and International Relations major awarded internship at State Department

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Mr. Turner

Texas State Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi and Faculty Adviser Receive National Awards

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Sigma Delta Pi Beta Epsilon Chapter and Dr. Navarro

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German major and International Studies minor travels to Washington, D.C. as Critical Language Scholarship Ambassador

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Ms. Daude Laurents

Spanish graduate accepted into MA Program in Barcelona

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Ms. Vallefuoco

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Spanish and International Studies graduate accepted into MA program in Paris

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Ms. Kheir

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Kendria Shields-Rhodes, Psychology and Spanish double major, is the 2018 TSUS Regents' Student Scholar

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Ms. Shields-Rhodes

Japanese minor named as alternate for Fulbright US Student Program

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Amy Oakes

Spanish MA student named as semi-finalist for Fulbright US Student Program

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates Luann Williams

About World Languages and Literatures

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A Highly Employable Major

Majors in FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURE, and LINGUISTICS are most likely to find long-term employment in jobs requiring a college degree than in almost any other discipline, including STEM degrees

About World Languages and Literatures

About World Languages and Literatures at Texas State University

Group photo from 2018 Liberal Arts Awards ceremony

Departmental News and Announcements

The Department of World Languages and Literatures congratulates this year's Liberal Arts Award Winners

Faculty Bookshelf

Discover Publications by Department Faculty

Student Testimonials

Students and alumni on the value of World Languages and Literatures course work at Texas State

Why Learn Another Language?

Learn more about how learning another language can benefit your life

Texas State German Contest 2019

2019 marks the fifth year that Texas State University has hosted the Texas State German Contest. Find out more about this statewide University Interscholastic League-style event

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Upcoming Events

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Intercambio: Spanish-Language Mixer

Nov. 22, 2:00PM – 3:30PM

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Location:: Mochas and Javas, North LBJ and Sessom Drive
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Dr. Susana Lis: slis@txstate.edu
Dr. Beth Bernstein: bethb@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures and International Student and Scholar Services

Come join us for our cultural Spanish-language exchange with language learners and international students!

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Fim: Les Gardiennes/The Guardians

Nov. 22, 3:00PM – 5:00PM

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Location:: G02
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Dr. Jennifer Forrest, jf05@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures

Le Ciné-Club Français: Weekly screenings of French and Francophone films. Open to currently-enrolled French students only. Screenings on Fridays at 3 p.m. in Centennial GO2.

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Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour

Nov. 26, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

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Location:: Mochas and Javas, N. LBJ Drive
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Dr. Valentina Glajar, glajar@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures and Delta Phi Alpha

Wann: Dienstags von 14:00 bis 15:00
Wo: Mochas and Javas, N LBJ
Wer: German speakers of all levels are welcome!
Warum: Warum nicht?

Trinken Sie gern Kaffee? Sprechen Sie gern Deutsch? Come practice your German skills with others in a friendly, judgment-free environment! We’d love to see all of your bright shining faces!

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Kaffeestunde: German Conversation Hour

Dec. 03, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

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Location:: Mochas and Javas, N. LBJ Drive
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Dr. Valentina Glajar, glajar@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures and Delta Phi Alpha

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Stammtisch: German Conversation Hangout

Dec. 04, 5:30PM – 7:00PM

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Cost:: Free
Contact:: Kayla Hill, kah214@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures

Stammtisch: Weekly German Conversation Hangout
All levels welcome!

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Le Cercle Français (French Club)

Dec. 05, 5:00PM – 6:00PM

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Location:: 220
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Ollie Hennigan, jm319@txstate.edu
Dr. Moira DiMauro-Jackson, md11@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures and the French Division

The French Club is open to students of all levels interested in French language and culture. Practice in the language and exploration of the culture is developed through conversation and social outings.

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Film: Verschwende deine Jugend / Play It Loud!

Dec. 05, 5:30PM – 7:30PM

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Location:: G02
Cost:: Free
Contact:: Dr. Lisa Haegele, haegele@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:: Department of World Languages and Literatures

The German Program in the Department of World Languages and Literature presents Kinoabend Fall 2019: Klingt deutsch -- Music and Musicians in German and Austrian Cinema.
Open to currently-enrolled German students only.

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