WSU Department of World Languages & Cultures

09/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome the Utah Language Access Conference (ULAC26): Embedding Humanity into the Future to the Weber State University campus on September 18–19, 2026!

🎓 Special student registration: $50 for both days

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08/28/2026

Come say hi to us! Our Japan and Korean Clubs are represented at the table by the Bell Tower. Club advisors Adachi Sensei and Dr. Goldstein will be there this morning, and we’ll also have information about our other World Languages & Cultures language clubs.

You can also find the Chinese Club between Tracy Hall and the Bell Tower, with Club President Ethan at the table.

Stop by, say hello, and learn more about our language clubs! 🌎🗣️✨

08/17/2026

Ready to take your Spanish further? Check out these upper-division courses and register today! Whether you're passionate about translation, literature, culture, or simply want to deepen your Spanish, these courses offer an opportunity to build your skills and explore the Spanish-speaking world.

08/14/2026

Ready to learn something new this Fall? Our Chinese, Japanese and Korean courses offer an opportunity to develop valuable language skills while gaining insight into the rich cultures, histories, and traditions of East Asia. Check our class schedule for more information or leave us a comment!

08/10/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us for Translation Week, September 18–30, hosted by WSU's Department of World Languages & Cultures, featuring workshops, panels, and events on translation, interpreting, and localization. Learn more and register at: weber.edu/world-languages-cultures/translation-week.html

07/20/2026

Dr. Joseph Mulligan, assistant professor of Spanish and Translation, is currently directing a Study Abroad program in Cusco, Perú with a great group of WSU students! The program, "Text and Textiles of Perú," includes students from lower and upper-division Spanish.

07/15/2026

Yesterday, the faculty of the Department of World Languages & Cultures gathered to wish a fond farewell to Dr. Joscha Klueppel as he begins an exciting new chapter as Visiting Assistant Professor of German at the College of Charleston in South Carolina.

Over the past three years, Joscha has made a lasting impact on our department and the Film Studies program through his outstanding teaching, dedication to students, and collegiality. He will be greatly missed, but we know the College of Charleston is fortunate to have him.

Please join us in wishing Joscha all the best on this new adventure!

04/17/2026

Our students say it best: studying languages at WSU Department of World Languages & Cultures is more than learning words. It’s about building confidence, cultural understanding, and lasting connections with supportive faculty and peers. Read about the experiences of our Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates here:

The Spanish Translation program at Weber State is truly wonderful. It was my dream to study translation, and I could not have imagined doing it in a better place. You can tell the professors truly want you to succeed and care about both your academic and personal life. These last few years have not....

04/15/2026

Two of our students of Chinese, Ethan Ashby and Noah Hadley, competed in the SLC Preliminary Competition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Students, in the higher education category. Zhang Nan, visiting scholar of Chinese in our department, served as one of the judges. Ethan, who is also one of our Chinese tutors, earned a well-deserved Third Place. Both Ethan and Noah plan to return to the competition next year. Congratulations, Ethan, and well done to both of you! 恭喜!