Recent News
Elementary Russian I -- Coming Fall 2022
Apr 26, 2022
Congratulations to Diana Beas, CLA Academic Achievement Award winner for 2021-2022!
Apr 26, 2022
WLC 360 students translate Habitat for Humanity Homeownership materials
Feb 20, 2022
Students in WLC 360 (Research Methods in World Languages & Cultures) translated application materials, a powerpoint presentation, and a homeownership orientation script into Spanish for Habitat for Humanity for SLO County. These translations will enable Spanish-speaking community members to become informed about Habitat's Homeownership & Building Program and to apply for one of the nine Habitat homes to be built in Paso Robles. The translated materials can be found here: https://hfhsloco.org/apply/
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!