Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages
at the University of Akron
Department Offices
304 Olin Hall
(330) 972-7487
Our Mission: The Department of Modern Languages is committed to preparing all University of Akron students to succeed in the global economy and to become productive and engaged global citizens. Our students achieve linguistic competencies and multicultural literacies, develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and connect with diverse local, national, and international communities.
Our world class faculty, staff and students look forward to helping you explore our world!
Recent Headlines
- 04/23/2012
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French Student Honored
French major, Tibor Gal, has won the Grand Prix ($1000), Category A, in this year’s Maison Française contest that took place on April 18, 2012. The competition encourages continued mastery of the French language and knowledge, and appreciation of francophone cultures.
- 04/11/2012
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Zanetta Delivers Lecture
On Monday, April 2, Dr. María Alejandra Zanetta, Professor of Modern Languages, gave a talk entitled "Seeing Myself Anew: Reflections on 'Growing Down' in Argentina" to the student organization HALO.
- 03/07/2012
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UA Alum Awarded Beginning Teacher Award
Tatiana Jordan, an alumna of UA's MA in Spanish program, was recently announced as the Ohio Foreign Language Association's Beginning Teacher of the Year.
- 03/02/2012
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Amy Baird in France!
In January 2012, Amy Baird, a French minor, went to France prior to her student-teaching.
