Welcome to the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures!

Our students can specialize in French, German, Spanish, or Italian area studies. In addition to these languages, students can earn a minor in Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. Courses are also offered in Latin and Hindi. Explore many dimensions of one or more languages through a wide variety of authentic materials-  from films and current television programming , literature or the wide variety of foreign language technologies offered in our  Foreign Language Teaching and Technology Center.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have.

 Announcements

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is pleased to announce that Spanish professor Denise Dupont, PhD has been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor.

Gaettens and DuPont

Southern Methodist University

Lecturer of Spanish

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in Dedman College at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer in Spanish beginning fall semester 2008. One-year contract with possibility of subsequent one-year contract renewals. M.A. or equivalent in Spanish required; Ph.D. a plus. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching a variety of language and culture courses at the college level and with training in second language acquisition and pedagogy. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English required. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked by May 4, 2008, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. Send cover letter, cv, statement of teaching philosophy, two letters of reference, and a photocopy of transcripts to Professor Marie-Luise Gättens, Chair, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Southern Methodist University, Dallas TX 75275. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Visiting Lecturer of French

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures in Dedman College at Southern Methodist University seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track, non-renewable lectureship in French beginning fall semester 2008. M.A. or equivalent in French required; ABD or Ph.D. preferred. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching a wide variety of language courses at the college level and with training in second language acquisition and pedagogy. Native or near-native proficiency in French and English required. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked May 19, 2008, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision after the position is filled. Send cover letter, cv, statement of teaching philosophy, two letters of reference, and a photocopy of transcripts to Professor Marie-Luise Gättens, Chair, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Marie-Luise Gaettens, Chair
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
309 Clements Hall
3200 Dyer Street
SMU PO Box 750236
Dallas TX 75275-0236
214-768-2316
214-768-4133 fax
mgaetten@smu.edu