Recent News
Coming Fall 2022: Japanese Minor!
Jan 24, 2022
For more information, please visit our WLC Minor's Page.
Interested in Studying in France?
Oct 27, 2021
Are you considering taking French classes at Cal Poly before you graduate?
Are you a former or current student of French?
Are you interested in learning more about opportunities for studying in France?
If so, mark your calendar and be sure to pre-register for a Zoom presentation by
Lucille Delbecchi
Chargée de mission universitaire, Campus France
French Consulate of San Francisco
and
Benoît Labat
Attaché de coopération universitaire et pour le français
French Consulate of Los Angeles
18 November
11 – noon
Zoom Recording:
Rubí: A DACA Dreamer in Trump's America
May 18, 2021
On Friday, May 14th, the World Languages and Cultures department hosted a film screening and conversation with executive producer Dr. Lázaro Lima, Professor of Africana and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Hunter College (NY). Watch a recording of this event now!
Cultures of France Students Discuss What It Means to Be French
Jul 17, 2020
On 16 July, students in WLC 310: Culture/s of France engaged in a live discussion via Zoom with Philippe Foutrel (an insurance agent in the Rouen area) about France today, what it might mean to be "French," and the many paradoxes of French society.
WLC 310: Cultures of Italy Field Trip
Jul 13, 2020
On March 9, 2020, students in WLC 310: Cultures of Italy participated in a field trip at Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Congrats Class of 2020!
Jun 12, 2020
Join us for a virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2020.
What Can Learning Another Language Do For You?
May 29, 2020
World Languages and Cultures senior Allena Avila wrote an article on the value of learning languages for The Women in Business Wire. Read her article titled "What Can Learning Another Language Do For You?" on The Wire now!
Condolences to the Family of Bianca Rosenthal
Jan 9, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Cal Poly Professor Emeritus Bianca Rosenthal, who passed on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Día de Los Muertos Altar
Oct 31, 2019
The WLC Department is celebrating The Day of The Dead by creating an altar which is a Mexican tradition remembering our deceased loved ones.
English Speaking Graduate Programs in Italy
Apr 3, 2019
Dr. Anna Zeppieri from the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco will direct a workshop about English-speaking graduate programs in Italy. This information session will cover all you need to know from obtaining a study visa to applying to Italian universities.
Areas of study include: Engineering, Agribusiness, Art and Design, Business and Marketing, History, Literature and many more.
April 17th, 12:30-2:00pm in Building 10, Room 128.