Languages and Applied Linguistics – Our language courses give priority to the development of students' ability to function in the language in actual communicative settings and to create meaningful written and oral discourse in the target language.

Department News and Events

Ariel Chan contributed to an article in National Geographic

Ariel Chan contributed to an article in National Geographic titled “Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.” The piece explores how speaking multiple languages can benefit brain health, including slowing cognitive aging.
Welcome to our newest faculty member: Ariel Chan

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Ariel Chan to our department as Assistant Professor of Chinese and Applied Linguistics. Ariel received a Ph.D. in East Asian Linguistics from the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2023 and comes to our department from Stanford University,…
Teaching Professor Maria Gonzalez-Pagani awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award

The Committee on Teaching (COT) presented our colleague, Maria Victoria González Pagani, with the 2024-25 Excellence in Teaching Award. Congratulations, Viqui!
Maria Victoria González-Pagani Receives 2024-25 Excellence in Teaching Award

Teaching Professor Maria Victoria González-Pagani receives the Excellence in Teaching Award 2024-25! Congratulations, Viqui!
Undergraduate Student Awards 2024-2025

Undergraduate students won several awards in the 2024-2025 school year, and we are proud to recognize their achievements.

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