Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the website for the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs (LCWA). Created in January of 2006, this is the newest of the six academic schools at the College of Charleston. It is my pleasure to serve as the Dean during this exciting new academic venture. I urge you to look at our Mission and Goals statements to gain a greater understanding of the School of LCWA. We are committed to providing our students with the educational experience that they need to become citizens of the world in the 21st century. The School of LCWA offers undergraduate degree programs in: Classics; three foreign language areas -- French, German, and Spanish; Latin American and Caribbean Studies. We are currently in the planning phase...
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25 Sep 2006

Portuguese: Brazil Study Abroad

There will be an informational session on Summer Study Abroad in Brazil this Monday, Nov 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in ECTR 225. Drop by anytime!...
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CLAW: Jewish Sanctuary in the Atlantic World

Please join us this evening, Thursday Nov. 19, in Jewish Studies' Levin Library for Hines Prize-winning Barry Stiefel's presentation on Jewish Sanctuary in the Atlantic World: A Social and Architectural History....
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Jewish Studies: Perlmutter Lecture

Please join us this afternoon at 3:30 in the Jewish Studies Library (on the second floor of the Jewish Studies Center) for Prof. Perlmutter's sabbatical lecture, "Forgiveness & Resentment". A reception will follow at 14 Glebe Street....
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Previous Events

Linguistics: Breidenbach Lecture
10 Nov 2009 | 0 Comments
Jewish Studies: Rabbi Rosenbaum Class
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German & Slavic Studies: Berlin Wall Roundtable
10 Nov 2009
German: "Writing Against War: Ingeborg Bachman"
7 Oct 2009 | 0 Comments
The Impact of Culture on Society
6 Oct 2009 | 0 Comments

About the School

Hispanic Studies Chair Search

Draft Report on the Future of the School

School Organizational Chart

Faculty and Staff Contact Info

LCWA Fall 09 Retreat Notes

The language program at the college is one of the most comprehensive in the southeastern U.S., with in-depth majors in classical and modern languages, overseas study programs, specialized programs for future language professionals, and offerings in several less commonly taught languages. The School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs includes four language departments: Classics; French and Francophone Studies; German and Slavic Studies; Hispanic Studies; plus a myriad of interdisciplinary programs and area studies.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs is to develop students into enlightened, responsible, engaged world citizens through a multidisciplinary curriculum and enriched extra-curriculum.

Contact the Dean

Dr. David Cohen, Dean
Phone: (843) 953-5770
E-mail: cohend@cofc.edu

Mailing Address

School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424

Events & Activities

Keep an eye on this space as it develops and incorporates all of the departmental sites under the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs.