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 CoursesSecond-Language Proficiency (SLP-COM2)

Upcoming Courses: Fall 2026

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Frühlingsfest

April 16- 5:30-7 p.m. in Jepson 127

Gather for an evening of German dinner, games, prizes, and Delta Phi Alpha honor society induction hosted by German Studies.

German welcome, but not required!

Please contact Prof. Caroline Weist, caroline.weist@richmond.edu, if you have any questions.

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

Bertucci awarded tenure and promotion

Sonja Bertucci was promoted to associate professor of languages, literatures, & cultures. She is a filmmaker and her most recent feature-length documentary, The Diamond Couple (2024), is an intimate meditation on love, aging, and the transmission of memory. She is currently working on a new experimental project inspired by French writer Georges Perec’s Lieux.

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. Lidia Radi
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Jaime Rung