Welcome to the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLAC) at Marquette University!
- We offer courses in American Sign Language, Arabic, Classical Greek, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish through which students can meet the foreign language curriculum requirement in Arts and Sciences and other colleges. Learn more
Why Languages? Students and Faculty Respond
In this video, LLAC faculty explain why studying languages is important and necessary.
In this video, LLAC students share their perspectives and experiences with language learning.
News and Events
Check out our new Language Internships webpage!
Students in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLAC) are encouraged to complete internships that require substantial use of their language of study. Click here to learn more about Language Internships at Marquette!
French delegation visits Marquette to retrace the St. Joan of Arc Chapel’s remarkable journey
In January 2026, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Marquette University hosted an International Film Festival, free and open to the public. Click here for Marquette Today's article on how students and faculty worked behind the scenes to bring global storytelling to Marquette’s campus!
Department Awards, Grants, and Promotions
FACULTY PROMOTIONS:
Congratulations to Dr. Enaya Othman for being promoted to Full Professor of Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Cultural Studies!
The Department is fortunate to have you on board. Thank you to all students and faculty members who contributed letters for her dossier.
Visit the OIE website to learn more about our international education programs.
Discover why you should pursue Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Marquette University.
