Welcome to the Homepage of the Department of Foreign Languages at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. The Department offers a wide variety of programs and courses related to the study of foreign languages, literatures, and cultures.  We hope you will explore the various information the site contains through the various links provided.

Find information pertaining to:

- Degree requirements for majors and minors in 
  foreign language, including teacher education
- Placement Testing Information
- Course schedules and catalogue descriptions of
  offerings in CHIN, FLET, FREN, FRLG (Arabic,
  Hebrew), GRMN, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, SPAN.
- The Foreign Language Lab
- Study abroad
- French Film Festival and World Film Series
- Important dates and departmental events
- Department newsletter and articles related to FL
- Departmental policies
- Language Bank
- Department outreach (FLEX, FLAVA, etc.)
 
Feel free to contact me or our department staff and faculty regarding any issues related to foreign language, study abroad, culture, and literature. We would also be happy to greet you personally (in the language of your choice) at our offices on campus.

Dr. Paul F. Dvorak
Professor and Chair