Department of Modern Languages & Global Studies

Laurie L. Haleta, Interim Department Head
Department of Modern Languages and Global Studies
Wagner Hall 121, Box 2275
605-688-6699
E-mail: laurie.haleta@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/mfl

The Department of Modern Languages and Global Studies provides proficiency-oriented instruction in second languages, literatures, civilizations and cultures, as well as a variety of courses on Global Studies, in many cases in conjunction with other departments on campus. The Department offers bachelor degrees in French Studies, German, Global Studies and Spanish, but it does not offer advanced degrees. However, the Department does provide graduate level courses in all its major areas as needed.

The department aspires to offer students the best preparation possible for their future careers in the fields of their choice so they will be proficient speakers of the target language, cross-culturally competent and apt critical thinkers. In addition the department follows a strong tradition of service within the community, the state of South Dakota and beyond. Faculty in the department combine these two areas with research and scholarship in related disciplines, from research on cultural studies and literature, to the scholarship of teaching and learning, to the dissemination of their specialized knowledge to different constituencies, especially language teachers.

Graduate Faculty

Marie-Pierre Baggett, Professor
Molly Enz, Associate Professor
Maria Ramos-Garcia, Professor
Eckhard Rolz, Professor

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