ASL	CHINESE	FRENCH	GERMAN
JAPANESE	LATIN	SPANISH	STUDY ABROAD

Mission

Who we are, what we do, and why we do it

In the Modern Languages department we are dedicated to our students' intellectual growth and maturity. Our teaching at all levels is informed by the need to prepare students to communicate creatively in other countries. Thus we are ever mindful of the principles of proficiency-oriented instruction used to foster active language use instead of just mechanical manipulation of structures.

The focus of our teaching is cultural fluency, the ability to engage and understand other cultures on their own terms. Our students benefit through preparation for life in a diverse environment, whether here or abroad. Thus we model responsible international relationships throughout the curriculum and in our daily interaction. Our department offices are arranged in a large circle around a common lounge area, reflecting the collegial and friendly character of our faculty. We delight in the architecture of our thematic language classrooms, inspiring environments for learning the languages we teach: French, German, German Studies, Japanese, and Spanish (all with majors and minors) as well as American Sign Language, Chinese and Latin.

Take a look at our Facebook page as well. Find us under Linfield College Department of Modern Languages.