Chairperson: Ann Hills
Regular Faculty: Sean Bernard, Gabriela Capraroiu, Ann Hills, Gerard Lavatori, Alexander Lev-Da-Silva
La Verne’s world language programs with majors in French and Spanish, a minor in Japanese, and courses in German aim to familiarize students with the cultural richness and diversity of the world through the intensive study of the linguistic, literary, and cultural expressions of other global communities. Since cultural values are best understood experientially, study abroad is strongly encouraged for Spanish and French majors.
Students who complete La Verne’s foreign language major should demonstrate the linguistic competence and cultural sensitivity necessary to function effectively as informed world citizens in a growing number of professional fields, including international affairs, business, teaching, and communications. The La Verne foreign language majors also prepare students for graduate studies.