Academics

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  • Xeanna Willaert headshot

    Xeanna Willaert ‘24

    “I think the small class sizes play a big role in fostering such a close-knit community. [The Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department] is truly…

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  • Three photos of Itzell Martinez

    Itzell Martinez ‘24

    “[Faculty] have helped me with course planning and experience with working with Latino communities.” Itzell decided to major in Spanish because she wants to help…

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  • Avery Thompson headshot

    Avery Thompson ‘26

    “Discussion is a highly-valued learning practice within the department because the discipline is based on learning about and appreciating diverse perspectives.” As someone who enjoys…

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  • Andrew Escoto ‘26

    “[Prof. Kate Knutson] has guided me into realizing my interests but also is there to simply hear me out.” Andrew was drawn to a major…

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  • Casey Elledge stands outside.

    Casey Elledge

    “It’s always fun to encounter the unexpected when studying religion. “ What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? The New Testament, Christian Origins,…

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  • Lauren Hecht works with student.

    Lauren Hecht

    “My primary areas of research focus on understanding how our minds interpret the world around us (perception) and how we process or ignore a subset…

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  • Sheng Yang

    “I believe that critical and analytical thinking skills are the key for students to achieve a successful career.” What are your areas of research and…

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  • Julie Bartley

    “I try to give students the opportunity to do both individual and team assignments and strive to foster an inclusive, active classroom in which students…

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  • Patrick Heath

    “It’s always great to see how the students incorporate things they have learned throughout their college careers into the research studies we read!” What are…

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  • Jessica Helget ’11

    “I aim to create a dynamic and stimulating classroom environment that fosters enthusiasm and promotes active learning. What is your teaching style? As a current…

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