The Center for Language Studies ~ CLS
Our Mission Statement
The Center for Language Studies supports the teaching and learning of all languages at Brown and promotes the importance of intercultural competence in our global society. By offering opportunities to reflect on teaching practices, to develop professionally and to stay updated regarding research in language pedagogy, we remain committed to helping faculty and graduate students excel. We foster a community of undergraduates who are invested in a sincere and critical dialogue with others by learning languages representing a variety of cultures and traditions. We coordinate events and professional development for faculty and graduate students and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities for undergraduates.
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Jeremy Lehnen
CLS Director, Director Brazil Initiative, Affiliated Faculty | POBS, Hispanic Studies, CLACS -
Elsa Belmont Flores
CLS Assistant Director, Lecturer in Language Studies, Lecturer in Arabic -
Katherine Kang
Second Language Acquisition & Technology Specialist, Lecturer in Language Studies -
Kirsty Dain
Center Manager
Undergraduate Language Ambassadors
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Isabella Collins '26
Language Ambassador -
Markus Joerg '26
Language Ambassador -
Emma Brignall '27
Language Ambassador -
Martina Herman '26
Language Ambassador
Support the Center for Language Studies
Consider supporting our programming for undergraduates and graduates! Our greatest need is answering student requests for financial help to study or intern abroad. Your contributions can go a long way to broadening students horizons like maybe yours were at one time! If there is a certain person you would like to honor, please choose "Tribute Gift."