
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages embraces the Ignatian vision of educating “men and women for others” by fostering inclusiveness both inside and outside the classroom. Courses are interdisciplinary, highlighting connections with fields as varied as linguistics, history, fine arts, philosophy, gender studies, film studies and the social and natural sciences. The study of languages, cultures and literature of the world enables us to become more globally aware and culturally sensitive, and it informs the way we think about ourselves.
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages encourages students to relate their work in the classroom to other areas of study. Many of our majors opt to complement their language studies with a double major or a minor in disciplines such as political science, international relations, linguistics, English, math, biology, psychology, education, business or fine arts. In conjunction with the Department of Education, future teachers can obtain certification in secondary education for French, Latin and Spanish.
Curriculum requirements offer students flexibility and choice and majors and minors participate in shaping their own program of study, incorporating their individual interests and specializations into their class research and creative projects. Students have opportunities to study abroad for a summer, semester or academic year through several outstanding affiliated and fully accredited programs in Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Language Resource Center
The Language Resource Center is located in Bellarmine 315. The Center houses the language lab, as well as a sizable modern language video collection.
News and announcements
Since graduating, I have registered low-income Spanish speakers for SNAP benefits, worked with Cuban asylees, and currently speak Spanish when communicating with my students' parents. The education I received at St. Joe's was transformational and has made me a better speech-language pathologist."
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Beth Villanyi '14
Speech-Language Pathologist, KIPP Philadelphia Schools