Our major and minor programs help students develop linguistic skills and cultural enrichment through an emphasis on language proficiency and intercultural communication and understanding. 

About the Department

The Modern Languages and Literatures Department offers five languages: Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. If you’re interested in majoring or minoring in a language, you can take a variety of language and culture courses that will spark your interest. The course sequence even offers ample time to double major.As an Anselmian majoring or minoring in a modern language, you will be greatly encouraged to immerse yourself in another culture. Our students take advantage of many different study abroad and internship abroad programs around the world. Some of the most popular destinations are Beijing, China; Berlin, Germany; Aix-en-Provence, France; and Granada, Spain. Chinese class students also have opportunities to earn an Asian Studies Minor.

Department Contacts

Chair: Susanne Rossbach
Mailing Address: 100 Saint Anselm Drive #1707
Phone: (603) 641-7013

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