The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Vision:
A renowned international languages and literatures department whose faculty and staff, through their teaching, scholarship and service, offer high-quality education aligned with current standards to students and communities alike.
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Mission:
To educate, motivate, and inspire students to interact with people from other nations and/or cultures in a multiplicity of languages. The Department seeks to develop linguistically proficient and culturally competent individuals who think critically and communicate effectively in local, national, and global communities.
To foster the international exchange of knowledge and information between humanities scholar-teachers and other professionals. Our programs are rooted in diversity within and across cultures. Our instructional methods are aligned with national standards. The foreign language experience at UAB includes classroom learning, scholarship and research opportunities, experiential learning, and extracurricular opportunities.
| Department of Foreign Languages News & Events in Brief |
Click here to browse DFLL course offerings for next semester. We are pleased to offer a variety of fascinating topics and levels to fit your needs. Course descriptions and Instructor contact is provided for your convenience.
Springtime in Paris!
March 13 - March 21, 2010, UAB Spring Break
Deposit due on November 16, 2009!! Email: afbham@aol.com
Come study in the heart of Andalusia, Spain at the Universidad de Jaén and earn 6 credit hours. Travel dates are May 9-29, 2010. Click here for flyer.