Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures

Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures

Master a language. Live in that language and its culture and learn to think differently. Study complex global social and ethical issues through literature and film. This is what the faculty of LLC offers you in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian.

Language & LLC CoursesCOM-2 Exemptions

Upcoming Courses: Spring 2025

Spielabend 2024

Spielabend

German Game Nights

November 6 - 6-7:30 p.m. in Jepson 127

Each semester, students gather for an evening of German games, music, and food at German Game Night, a popular event hosted by German Studies. 

“Spielabend has evolved into more of a community building activity, where students and faculty come together to enjoy German music, games, and snacks,” said Kathrin Bower, professor and coordinator of German studies. Brezeln, German soft pretzels, are a favorite.

German welcome, not required!

Global Studio & Self-Directed Language Acquisition

The Global Studio is available to help members of the University of Richmond community use technology to enhance language learning and effectively communicate across cultures. We offer a variety of services including placement testing, self-directed language study, and a variety of technology and online resources that are available for student and faculty use.

Languages offered routinely offered through the SDLAP include Persian (Farsi/Dari), modern Hebrew, and Turkish. Students preparing for or returning from study or service abroad may also use the SDLAP to begin or continue the study of a language not included in the University’s regular course offerings. Languages studied through the SDLAP have included Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Korean, Dutch, and Swedish.

Faculty Highlights

Dr. Gengsong Gao
Gao Published

Gengsong Gao, associate professor of Chinese studies, published "Fan Engagement with Chinese Celebrities’ Political Signaling on Weibo" in the Journal of Contemporary China.

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Dr. Caroline Weist
Weist Awarded

Caroline Weist, associate professor of German studies, received the 2024 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.

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Dr. Natalie McCauley
McCauley Published

Natalie McCauley, director of Russian Studies, published “Televising the Gulag in Putin’s Russia: Dekabristka, Melodrama, and Russia’s National Narrative” in the Slavic and East European Journal.

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Upcoming Events

Contact Us

Mailing Address
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Carole Weinstein International Center
211 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8096
Fax:
(804) 287-6446

Department ChairDr. Kasongo Kapanga
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Jaime Rung