Academics Modern Languages What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Modern Languages at Denison University. Navigate Modern Languages About About An overview and description of the Modern Languages department at Denison University. Studying Abroad Patty Foresman Fund Facilities Faculty & Staff - All - Faculty 2023 FacultyProf. Kirk Combe launches blog about cultureProfessor Emeriti Kirk Combe shares his fun reflections on all kinds of culture in a blog titled “Rant Against the Regime.”Date: February 27, 2023 2020 FacultySpring of 2020 newly tenured professorsWelcome to the Spring 2020 newly tenured professors at Denison University.Date: April 28, 2020 2019 FacultyFaculty research targets Spanish language learningProf. Nausica Marcos Miguel serves as researcher-participant to a $50,000 research grant on Spanish language textbooks.Date: December 11, 2019 FacultyIsabelle Choquet Granted TenureAssistant Professor of Modern Languages Isabelle Choquet has been granted tenure and will be promoted to associate professor in the fall of 2019.Date: March 7, 2019 FacultyYvonne-Marie Mokam Granted TenureAssistant Professor of Modern Languages Yvonne-Marie Mokam has been granted tenure and will be promoted to associate professor in the fall of 2019.Date: March 7, 2019 FacultyCharles St-Georges Granted TenureAssistant Professor of Modern Languages Charles St-Georges has been granted tenure and will be promoted to associate professor in the fall of 2019.Date: March 7, 2019 2018 FacultyHispanic Horror Films Through a New LensAssistant professor Charles St-Georges thinks meaningful conversations can happen by academically looking at pop culture.Date: August 10, 2018
Learn why Dosinda Alvite is a "master craftsman" of teaching Students in Professor Dosinda Alvite’s classes learn through community, engagement — and lots of creativity.
Overcoming doubt Writing, illustrating, and self-publishing a book involves dozens of opportunities to learn something new.
Making an “Us” out of “Them” Business culture consultant Laura Kriska ’87 has built a life diving deep into other cultures and bridging the gaps between worlds.
Building Bridges: Ron Abram, Collaboration and Tejido de Voces The importance of art - especially in a world divided by COVID, politics, and distance - is a tangible thing.
Where We Go Wide open possibilities When Tima Kaba ’19 returned from a post-graduate fellowship in Tanzania, she was unemployed and uncertain of the future. Today, she is in her dream job.
Where We Go Catalonia and the Culinary Arts An internship at the Smithsonian sparked a fascination that took Josi Miller ’20 to Palamós, Spain — and beyond.
How We Learn Learning by listening An Arabic class connects students with a local Arab-American community, providing opportunities to learn language and culture outside the classroom.
Where We Go From Russian Literature to Wall Street Art Steinmetz '80 used his liberal arts education to land the top job at OppenheimerFunds
How We Learn Once upon a time Professor Maria Tatar '67 has built a career on the literature of fairy tales.
Where We Go How do you say “Mentor” in Japanese? For Elliot Conti '12, his mentor, "Onshi" Michael Tangeman '91 opened the door to Conti's life in Japan.
Where We Go Unexpected connections in Brazil For Michelle Agunloye '14, her study of Portuguese led to reconnection with her Nigerian roots within the Brazilian culture.
Where We Go Arabic: The cultural key to the Middle East Keylee Jones '16 is continuing her study of Arabic after graduation, thanks to a Critical Language Scholarship.
How We Learn It’s About the People Three DU students spend time teaching in Brazil and develop new concepts of education, people, and wealth.
Where We Go How do dogs bark in France? Curtis Plowgian '06 took an unlikely route to a career in veterinary medicine
Faculty Prof. Kirk Combe launches blog about culture Professor Emeriti Kirk Combe shares his fun reflections on all kinds of culture in a blog titled “Rant Against the Regime.” Read more
University News Denison welcomes 2022 newly tenured faculty Denison University’s Board of Trustees has recently awarded tenure to six members of the faculty. Read more
Conferences & Symposia Doing Global Philosophy in the 21st Century Faculty at Ahmedabad University and Denison University will participate in an online philosophy forum April 12th at 8:30 am EST/ 6pm IST. Read more