About Us


The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is one of the Largest in the SUNY system. We have twenty-one professors teaching eight languages, and offer a major in Language and International Trade, teaching certification in three languages, and majors and minors in French, German, and Spanish. Check out our degree programs and see what we have to offer.



Modern Languages Office:

Department Secretary: Brenda Farnham
Location:  212 Poucher Hall
Hours: M-F 8- 4:30
Phone: (315) 312-2196
Fax: (315) 312-2596
Email: farnham@oswego.edu

Department Chair: 
John Lalande
Office: 212D Poucher Hall
Hours: M 3:30-4:30 & by appointment
Phone: (315) 312-2196
Email: lalande@oswego.edu