Foreign Language

Message from the Program Coodinator

Welcome to our Foreign Language Program website! I am Serafima Gettys-the Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University. I am very pleased to welcome you to our new website and hope that you will seriously consider the possibilities the program can offer.

As a prospective student you may want to ask: “What makes your program special?”

As you read the information, you will note that our language courses are not typical ”language courses”. They differ from popular notions about language learning, which emphasize memorizing of grammar, and vocabulary lists with lots of tricky exceptions. By contrast our philosophy emphasizes meaning conveyance and communication. Needless to say in a small class, no more than 5 students, you will enjoy personalized approach, a lot of interaction, productive work and lots of great fun. The course are structured in such a way as to allow every student to be successful and thoroughly enjoy learning the language. Language learning in our classes is interwoven with culture. It is our conviction that it is only when you learn a language you also gain a deep understanding of the people who speak this language.

To all who read this note, we thank you for your interest and for visiting our site. We will do all in our power to make your learning experience pleasant and memorable. I look forward to welcoming you to our program.

Dr. Serafima Gettys
Coordinator of the Foreign Languages Program
Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446-2200
Phone: (815) 836-5544
E-mail: gettysse@lewisu.edu

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