Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Rochester

MLC In the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLC), we combine the study of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures.

Our students and faculty explore literary and cultural theory. They do so both within specific national traditions as well as across national and disciplinary boundaries. MLC offers:

• Elementary through advanced language instruction in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish
• Elementary through intermediate language instruction in Korean and Portuguese
• Advanced course

Photos from Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Rochester's post

04/11/2025

The Polish Language Classes met last night to learn how to make potato pancakes! A fun time was had by all and the food was delicious!

12/10/2024

The MLC Chinese program led an end of semester get together this afternoon. They cooked and shared Chinese cuisine. A fun time was had by all!

10/09/2024

If you're interested in studying abroad in Spain this summer, make sure to attend the interest meeting!
This exciting opportunity counts as 4 (four) credits for either SP 157 or SP 207.
Any questions? Contact Prof. Raquel Alfaro

09/19/2024

Join the German Club for Film Nights! September 26, October 17, and November 14. Mark your calendars!

08/26/2024

We offer a huge welcome to our 2024-2025 Graduate Exchange Students! Nicolas Olliver from Rennes, and Moritz Stahn and Anna-Lena Klass from Cologne. Have a wonderful year at UR!

02/29/2024

Updated location for the Navalny Screening on Tuesday, March 5th. Come join us in Hoyt Hall at 7:00pm!

02/19/2024

Are you searching for a summer course? Why not learn to speak Korean?

02/19/2024

The Chinese program celebrated 2024 Lunar New Year, Year of the Dragon this past Friday.

12/12/2023

Celebrating the last day of class in SPAN 215, Don Quijote: The Book, The Myth, The Image.

11/15/2023

Interested in studying abroad in Poppi, Italy this summer? Join us for an information meeting on November 28th at 5:30PM, Douglas Commons Room 406 (Community Kitchen).