Truman State University Department of Languages and Linguistics

09/04/2026

What a great picture! We love this throwback!

Did you take a foreign language class at NMSU in 1994? If so, chances are you had one of the professors in this week’s photo. Seated, left to right: Betty McLane-Iles, Rebecca Harrison, Shannon Jumper, Tom Capuano. Standing, left to right: Karen Kay, Clifton Kreps, Patrick Lecaque, Julie Minn, Roy Tanner, Greg Richter, Ellen Hecht, Bill Cummins, Lucy Lee-Bonanno. (Not every foreign language professor at that time is pictured.)

09/01/2026

Our next Study Abroad Spotlight is Luke Fatka, who spent the Spring 2026 semester in Tokyo, Japan! 🇯🇵

08/31/2026

Have you always wanted to learn to salsa dance, but don’t know where to start? Sigma Delta Pi, the National Hispanic Honor Society, has you covered! 💃🕺All are invited for a fun evening of dancing, no experience required!

SDP Capítulo Rho Rho

08/28/2026

Join linguistics students at the tables by Dr. Olsen’s office (McClain 329) to study and socialize this afternoon (and every Friday during the semester) from 3:00-4:00 PM!

This is a great chance for new students to meet returning students, chat about how the first two weeks of the semester have gone, get your homework done before the weekend starts, and there might even be guest appearances by your LING professors dropping by to say hi! 👋

08/27/2026

Study abroad spotlight! 🐾🌏 Many of our Languages and Linguistics students bravely choose to study, work, or intern in another country during their time at Truman, immersing themselves in other languages and cultures while making unforgettable memories.

🇪🇸Today we’re featuring Frankie and sharing some of her memories from Murcia, Spain!

08/13/2026

We had a great morning getting to know the newest LLG students at the New Majors Welcome! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish during your time at Truman. Good luck with the start of the semester, and enjoy the rest of Truman week!

08/12/2026

Welcome to Kirksville, new Bulldogs! 🧳🐾 Truman Week is one of our favorite weeks of the year, and we can't wait to meet all of our new students!

If you are considering studying classics, a language, or linguistics, we hope to see you at one of the Majors Welcome sessions tomorrow. Come learn more about our programs, get advice from our current student panel, meet the faculty, and enjoy some refreshments!

05/15/2026

Calling all high school French students! 📝🎨🎥 Our new French and Francophone Literatures and Culture competition is now open.

Submit your persuasive essays, creative writing pieces, and artistic submissions that meaningfully engage with the French language and/or Francophone histories, communities, arts, media, and other cultural topics! The deadline for submissions is October 16 and the winners will be recognized at the Truman Language Festival on November 5.

Please share this unique opportunity with the high school French students and teachers in your life!

See link in bio for details.

05/13/2026

Do you enjoy learning about languages, solving puzzles, and analyzing patterns?

Are you curious about using scientific methods to study structures, sounds, and meanings that underlie human communication?

Are you looking for an interdisciplinary program with research opportunities, small class sizes, and a tight-knit community of students and faculty?

🌍 🔍💬Linguistics at Truman State University might be the perfect fit for you!