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Decatur, IL 62522
217.424.6275

Dr. Eduardo Cabrera, Chair
ecabrera@millikin.edu 

Kim Crow, Office Secretary
kcrow@millikin.edu

Spotlight

Honors Convocation 2011-2012
The Department of Modern Languages recognized outstanding students from the majors and minors in Spanish during Honors Convocations 2011-2012. The Modern Languages Linguistic Excellence Award was presented to Christin Egli; The Modern Language Literary Criticism was presented to Laura Mixen; the Margaret Burhardt Johnson Modern Language Excellence Award for Outstanding Senior was presented to Chelsie Batko and Ashley M. Major. Congratulations to our Modern Languages Outstanding 2011-2012  students

 

 Chelsea Batko

I am honored to have received the Margaret Burkhardt Johnson Modern Language Excellence Award this past academic year for my performance in furthering my understanding of the Spanish language and culture. At this university the foreign language professors have not only taught me the art of speaking Spanish but also the history of different Spanish speaking countries and their customs.  Also, the foreign language department has provided me with the opportunity to study abroad and practice my skills in Spain. I am honored to have received this award but I am even more grateful for the knowledge that I have gained from the university and its professors.

Chelsea Batko


 Christin Egli

Receiving the Modern Languages Linguistic Excellence Award surprised me, but I felt extremely privileged as my name was called at Honors Convocation. This notable award humbled me because I am aware that I am still striving to reach fluency in Spanish. My love for the language gives this award personal significance because it recognizes that my persistence in expanding my Spanish has been productive. With the approbation of the Modern Languages department, I am reenergized to increase my knowledge of the Spanish language within and outside of the classroom, and for that I am exceedingly grateful.

Christin Egli

 

Sigma Delta Pi

 

Prof. Peralta with Modern Languages Professors and SDP members during the Women's International Month Event where he was recognized with an award for outstanding service.

 

A Message from the Chair

 

Welcome to the Department of Modern Languages at Millikin University!

We offer classes in Spanish, French and Italian, with the option of majoring or minoring in Spanish, and minoring in French.

Our main goal is to help students to master the four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. We also aid students in developing an appreciation for the culture, literature and fine arts of foreign countries. We strive to make it possible for every student to receive the best quality education, trying to maintain a small class size to allow each student individual attention.

I invite you to come to Millikin University and enjoy the many ways we have of helping the students to have a good command of a foreign language. Today, more than ever before, it is essential that to have success in any field, one must know a foreign language. Consider taking courses in language, business, theatre, literature, etc. What about taking a class in Argentina, Chile or the Dominican Republic? Come with us, and you will have one of the best experiences you could ever imagine!

-Dr. Eduardo Cabrera