Modern Languages

a professor calling on a student on a classroom

Courses in French, German, Spanish, and Chinese help students build command of the spoken and written word while gaining an understanding of the culture of other civilizations.

Stressing an active teaching style, the Modern Languages department encourages immersion in the languages and offers a variety of opportunities for study-abroad experiences.

Degree Offerings 

H-SC Offers:

  • French Major | French Minor
  • German Major | German Minor
  • Spanish Major | Spanish Minor

Why Study Foreign Languages?

Modern Languages Department

Dr. Julia Palmer, Chair 
Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Blake A, 102  | Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
(434) 223-6213
jpalmer@hsc.edu

Modern Languages Professors

Modern Languages Professors

Dieudonne Afatsawo

Associate Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 205
(434) 223-6336
dafatsawo@hsc.edu

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Jana DeJong

Associate Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 204
(434) 223-6211
jdejong@hsc.edu

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Genny Eulatth

Visiting Instructor of Modern Languages in Spanish

Blake A, 101
(434) 223-6986
geulatth@hsc.edu

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Dirk Johnson

Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 202
(434) 223-6204
drjohnson@hsc.edu

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Mathilde Kang

Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 206
(434) 223-6499
mkang@hsc.edu

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Martha Maus

Senior Lecturer of Modern Languages

Blake A, 206
(434) 223-6070
mmaus@hsc.edu

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Julia Palmer

Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Chair of Modern Languages

Blake A, 102
(434) 223-6213
jpalmer@hsc.edu

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J.B. Potter '11

Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 104
(434) 223-7269
jpotter@hsc.edu

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German Salinas

Senior Lecturer in Modern Languages

Blake A, 201
(434) 223-6887
gsalinas@hsc.edu

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Renee Severin

Associate Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 203
(434) 223-6201
rseverin@hsc.edu

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Alfonso Varona

Associate Professor of Modern Languages

Blake A, 200
(434) 223-6335
avarona@hsc.edu

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Global Education Program

The Office of Global Education supports international students from around the world and organizes short and long term study abroad and away opportunities for students with more than 100 programs in 30 countries.

Whether you choose to go abroad or stay within the United States, travel during the semester or over the summer, we want to help you find your way.