Modern Languages Department

At Hartwick, “liberal arts in practice” means active engagement in thinking, learning, and doing in an increasingly interdependent world. Learning a new language opens doors to the ideas and insights of other peoples and broadens students’ perspective on their own culture. Hartwick students who study languages gain practical communication skills, an appreciation of cultural diversity, and an ability to think creatively across boundaries. The study of languages in conjunction with other disciplines forms the foundation of Hartwick’s new global studies program. Global studies is offered as a major or a minor and enables students to develop skills to pursue international opportunities and find solutions to global challenges.

Please note: Hartwick College focuses on offering fall, January, and spring term undergraduate courses in person, however circumstances may require us to offer a small number of courses in this department through distance education. In times of emergency, following regulatory guidelines, all classes may temporarily need to be delivered through distance education, including online. We also offer a slate of courses online in the summer to help our students make progress towards their degrees. With support from an academic advisor, students needing particular courses may have other online options as well. If you have questions about the way courses are delivered in your program, please contact your Department or Program Chair.

Contact Dr. Mark Wolff, Professor of French & Department Chair
[email protected]