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Faculty & Staff

Department Chair & Administrative Staff

Will Gardner

Professor, Section Head

Japanese

Contact

  1. Phone: (610) 690-6875
  2. Kohlberg 315
Will Gardner

Jessica Bawgus

Administrative Assistant II

Spanish

Modern Languages & Literatures

Contact

  1. Phone: (610) 328-8143
  2. Kohlberg 316

Bethanne Seufert

Administrative Assistant II

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Contact

  1. Phone: (610) 328-8679
  2. Kohlberg 316

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Language Study in the Age of Globalization

This brochure by the Modern Language Association is directed primarily to college students. It​ explains how knowing other languages enriches students’ personal lives, expands their range of professional opportunities, and increases their power to act as citizens of the world.

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Language Media Lab

The Language Media Lab provides resources to enhance the study of foreign language, literature, and culture at Swarthmore College. Students have access to audio/video materials required for foreign language classes. The lab's resources include 12 Macbook Pros, 8 iMacs, an extensive library of foreign films, video cameras, and audio recorders. The space is a unique, adaptable, multimedia-friendly place to study, practice and develop language skills. 

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