The World Languages and Cultures Department at Spelman College strives to cultivate global citizens who are linguistically competent, culturally aware, and prepared to engage with diverse communities across the world. We are dedicated to equipping students with the language skills and cross-cultural understanding needed to thrive in today’s interconnected society. Our department empowers students through an inclusive and immersive approach to language learning, fostering a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural, historical, and social contexts in which these languages are spoken.
The Spelman College World Languages and Cultures Department is committed to excellence in language education, offering a dynamic curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. With a comprehensive selection of courses in various languages such as Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and more, we prepare students for both academic and professional success in a globalized world. Our faculty comprises experienced linguists, scholars, and educators passionate about fostering linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and intellectual growth.
In addition to formal language instruction, the department offers a range of co-curricular activities, including language immersion programs, study abroad opportunities, cultural events, and student-led language clubs. We also support interdisciplinary learning, encouraging students to explore the intersections of language, culture, history, and contemporary global issues.
Our department aims to build bridges across cultures, promoting understanding and collaboration in an increasingly multicultural world.
World Languages and Cultures
350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Atlanta, GA. 30314
404-270-5541
jalvarez@spelman.edu
Mon. - Fri. | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Creating a new generation of globally-aware graduates, the World Languages and Cultures programs open opportunities in teaching, Foreign Service, human rights agencies, social work and community service organizations, international corporations, international business and sales, consulting, interpreting, journalism, and the medical and legal fields, just to mention a few examples.
"Taking French at Spelman helped me in my first assignment overseas," said Ruth A. Davis, C’65, retired member of the U.S. Foreign Service, whose first assignment was Zaire, which is now the Congo. "Perhaps the most exciting career to which one could aspire, the Foreign Service gives one the opportunity to represent America abroad and offers exposure to different cultures and languages."
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