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Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Welcome to the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at the University of Southern Maine
Welcome in multiple languages
Summer University in Cadiz, Spain
People walking through a plaza in Cadiz, Spain
Bavaria, Germany. One of the oldest states of Europe.
Ara Pacis
Photo of Ara Pacis

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a uniquely rich and diverse humanities education with majors in Classics, French, and Spanish.  Classes in other languages are also offered on an ongoing basis, such as German, Italian, Russian and Japanese.  The study of world languages, cultures, and literatures provides students marketable skills for a wide variety of professions in the global marketplace.  

A teacher education track is available to students majoring in either Classics, French or Spanish and is designed to provide prospective teachers a strong academic foundation along with a continuous focus on both the theory and practice of teaching through a sequence of pre- internship education courses and field experiences.

News & Events

La Tomatina Festival
Posted May 9, 2013
Two Spanish intensives are being offered this summer on the Portland Campus: SPA 107 and SPA 207. SPA 107 is the equivalent of taking two semesters of introductory Spanish (SPA 101 and 102) in a six week format. It is going to be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Likewise, SPA 207 is the equivalent of taking SPA 201 and 202. Please go to Mainestreet, Course Search, for details about the course and location. MCLL is also offering a course on Spanish translation, SPA 399 Topics in Spanish. Please contact MCLL at 780-4290 for more information, or Student Success at 780-4040.
MCLL Newsletter
Posted April 1, 2013
Lucia DiBenedetto retires; Faculty Focus: Katrina VanBrugh; Dean's List; Language Awards; Senior Projects; New Adjunct: Julia Carroll Venegas; Student Spotlight: Max Campbell; Tables and Events.
Django Reinhardt
Posted February 19, 2013
Taking French and need a tutor? Contact Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at 780-4290. Please check in with us at the start of the fall semester for information on tutoring, tables, and events.
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