Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Mission Statement
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LAN) exists to offer courses of the highest caliber in language teaching, global literatures, linguistics, and culture. The LAN Department will accomplish this mission by teaching and research in these fields. In order to fulfill its role in supporting the international focus of Educating Illinois, the Department will work to expand and solidify its offerings and to proactively place its expertise and personnel at the service of Illinois State University, the citizens of the State of Illinois, and the academic professions.