college of liberal arts
Department of International Language and Culture Studies
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Chair of the Department of International Language and Culture Studies
Jens Clegg
Chair of International Languages & Culture Studies / Professor
Department of International Language and Culture Studies Faculty and Staff
Lee Roberts
Professor of German Studies
Suin Roberts
Associate Professor of German
Ana Benito
Associate Professor of Spanish
Yuriko Ujike
Senior Lecturer in Japanese
Talia Bugel
Professor of Spanish
Karla Zepeda-Wenger
Associate Professor of Spanish
Stephen Buttes
Associate Professor of Spanish
Monica Benavente-Romey
Lecturer in Spanish
Farah Combs
Director of Honors and Experiential Learning
Anna Voelker
Limited Term Lecturer
Taylor Buzzard
Limited term Lecturer
Amy Carter
Administrative Assistant
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With International Language and Culture Studies, you don’t just study a language—you step into a new way of thinking. Learning a language teaches you about people, traditions, creativity, and the cultural stories that shape our world. Our program immerses you in intellectual diversity and global perspectives through exploration of literature, history, art, and the ever-changing systems that influence language and culture. It’s an academic adventure that expands both your mind and your opportunities.