OUR MISSION

The Department of Modern Languages is committed to preparing all University of Akron students to succeed in the global economy and to become productive and engaged global citizens. Our students achieve linguistic competencies and multicultural literacies, develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and connect with diverse local, national, and international communities. 

Our enthusiastic and passionate faculty, staff and students look forward to helping you explore our world!

CONTACT US

FOR ASSISTANCE:

modernlanguages@uakron.edu
330-972-7487

LOOKING FOR ASL?!

Professor Kim Bass
ASL Coordinator
kmb152@uakron.edu 

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Mary Biddinger
Department Chair

Dr. Camelly Cruz-Martes
Department Assistant Chair
ccruzmartes@uakron.edu

Dr. Maria Alejandra Zanetta
Spanish Program Advisor
zanetta@uakron.edu

Theresa Procopio
Administrative Assistant
tmp77@uakron.edu
330-972-6640

COORDINATORS

Professor Eihab Abousena
Arabic Section Coordinator
eta1@uakron.edu

Dr. Maria Adamowicz-Hariasz
French Section Coordinator
madamow@uakron.edu

Dr. Alexis Ortiz
100-Level Spanish Coordinator
aortiz@uakron.edu

Professor Kirstin Polen de Campi
200-Level Spanish Coordinator
Director of Study Abroad Programs
kep11@uakron.edu