Welcome to the re-designed website of the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures, home of international education and multiculturalism.

The 2006-07 academic year has brought stimulating developments in the department. Two JCU study-abroad programs have been established, one in Madrid (Spain) and another (jointly with Biology) in Costa Rica, effective Fall 2007. A newly-formed Council on Department Life, composed of faculty and student representatives, has successfully lobbied for a bulletin board, a display case, and a lounge (OC 139) for student use. I encourage all majors, minors, and language club members to make CMLC their primary (or secondary) academic home by making maximum use of these facilities.

The year has also witnessed exemplary scholarly activity within the department. Since September of 2006 two new books have been published, along with several refereed articles and essays. One external and two internal fellowships have also been received. The department was also co-sponsor of a major international conference on Afro-Hispanic Studies,  held in Ghana in August.  A second conference will take place in August, 2009.

Welcome to our latest members of the department: Professors Joshua Davis, Cristiana Mastrogiacomi, Jeanne Petrus-Rivera, Sam Rametta and Claudia Silvy.

Remember:  It is no longer enough simply to obtain a college degree; interpersonal communication skills and demonstrable knowledge of other cultures will set you apart.  If you ever need information of any kind to help you accomplish these goals, do not hesitate to get in touch with our staff, faculty, or me personally. We are ever ready to assist you.

Dr. Komla Aggor,  
Professor of Spanish