Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Teacher Education
Each fall LAN pre-service teachers teach weekly world languages lessons at Unity Community Center.
Points of Pride
LAN pre-service teachers attend their first professional conference. See our Points of Pride.
Study Abroad
Immerse yourself in language and culture through one of our department’s Study Abroad programs in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, and other countries. Search Study Abroad destinations.
Get Involved
French honor society members create an informational banner about Francophone art forms dedicated to social justice. Explore our student organizations.
Scholarship Support
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures students can apply for several scholarships based on their interests, many created by our generous alumni. Search for scholarships.
Languages and Your Career
Knowing more than one language is a very marketable skill for job-seekers. Our alumni are leaders in many different fields, from international business to teaching. Learn more about careers.
Department News
College announces new internal research grant program
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is excited to announce a new internal research grant opportunity—the Dean’s Research Challenge Grant. Full-time CAS faculty from all college divisions, including Visiting Professors and non-tenure track faculty, are eligible to apply. The Principal Investigator’s (PI) primary appointment must be in a CAS unit. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, and teams can have non-CAS members. Read more
Ambassador Geeta Pasi to deliver lecture on November 13
Ambassador Geeta Pasi (retired), Inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, will deliver a lecture, “Representing America Abroad: Telling our story, advancing American interests, and serving Americans,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the Circus Room in the Bone Student Center. Her talk is free and open to the public. Read more
Bilingual puppet troupe Dragoncillo educates, entertains students, faculty, and community
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, together with the School of Theatre and Dance, hosted a three-day visit from the Dragoncillo Puppet Troupe to share their unique craft with ISU students, faculty, the Unity Community Center, the Western Avenue Community Center, and the Illinois Art Station. Read moreEvents
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