​Foreign Language Studies
The Department of Foreign Language Studies enhances the mission of the College by offering to all Providence College students the opportunity to study foreign languages and cultures as an integral part of their liberal arts education.
The department offers major programs of study leading to a bachelor of arts degree in French, Italian, or Spanish, as well as a major in conjunction with the Secondary Education Program for those preparing to teach languages at the secondary level. In addition, specially designed programs of study can be created to suit the needs of individual students. The department welcomes and encourages participation in its programs of study in ways compatible with students' personal interests and goals.
Students may elect to minor in German, French, Italian, or Spanish to complement their major field of study and strengthen their employment potential. In addition, specially designed programs of study can be created to suit the needs of individual students.
The Department of Foreign Language Studies strongly encourages students to study abroad and offers information on programs for summer, one-semester, or academic-year courses worldwide.
French
Major/Minor
Majors are offered in French and French/secondary education, both of which lead to the bachelor of arts degree. A minor in French is also available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Bachelor of Arts
Minor
Minor
A minor in German is available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Minor
Italian
Major/Minor
Majors are offered in Italian and Italian/secondary education, both of which lead to the bachelor of arts degree. A minor in Italian is also available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Bachelor of Arts
Minor
Spanish
Major/Minor
Majors are offered in Italian and Italian/secondary education, both of which lead to the bachelor of arts degree. A minor in Italian is also available.
For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.
Faculty
Professors
Simone C. Ferguson, Ph.D.
Laurent Gousie, Ph.D., Emeritus
Rev. Leonard P. Hindsley, Ph.D.
Patricia M. Lawlor, Ph.D.
John B. Margenot III, Ph.D.
Giacomo A. Striuli, Ph.D.
Associate Professors
Nuria Alonso Garcia, Ph.D., Chairperson
Salvatore Cappelletti, Ph.D.
Roger B. Carmosino, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
Alison Caplan, Ph.D.
Raymond W. Lavallee, Ph.D.
Edgar Mejia, Ph.D.
Monica Simal, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Alison K. Guzman, M.A. (Ph.D. candidate)
Contact
Location: Sullivan Hall 208
Phone: 401-865-2111
Fax: 401-865-1264