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The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is at the very heart of liberal arts education at San Diego State University. Its programs in the humanities and social sciences are offered through 18 academic departments and a number of interdisciplinary programs, each of which is designed to help students understand their role in society and to develop aesthetic sensibilities.
The College's highly educated, professionally active faculty seek to give students an awareness of the development of present knowledge and how to generate new knowledge. Also, in line with the University's goal of becoming an international institution, the College encourages its students to become active citizens who participate in a multi-cultural world through CAL's many study abroad programs. |
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News & Events
 Journalist, James Foley to Speak at SDSU
The Center for Islamic and Arabic Studies presents guest speaker James Foley, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm, as part of the series "Understanding the Arab Spring." Foley is an American journalist who was held captive in Libya for six weeks in the spring of 2011 and who after his release, returned to cover the final battle in the city of Sirte. He will speak about the role of media in the Libyan revolution and will present some of his videos.
Learn more about Foley's lecture...
 Study Abroad Opportunities
Study abroad is widely recognized for the value it adds to an undergraduate education. Not only is it exciting to visit a new place, but studying abroad can also help students: gain new perspective on the world; increase their language skill; improve, learn, and refine decision-making and problem-solving skills; make new contacts and form lasting connections. Many different study abroad opportunities exist for students, including Africa, China, England, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Oaxaca, Spain, and Vietnam.
Learn more about study abroad opportunities offered through CAL...
 Our Classes in Mixtec and Zapotec Make the News
The Center for Latin America Studies' courses in Mixtec and Zapotec were recently featured in the online newspaper Latino California. San Diego State University is the only university in the United States to offer these language courses. These courses have been offered for the last ten years and is where students learn not only to speak and write these languages, but also about the culture of the regions of Oaxaca where they originate.
Read the full article in Spanish...
 2012 Monty Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Lilly Cheng for receiving this year's Monty Award for the College of Arts and Letters! The Monty is a symbol of achievement and success presented to distinguished alumni from each of SDSU's seven academic colleges, Imperial Valley Campus and Library and Information Access. Lilly Cheng ('84, Ph.D., teacher education) serves as managing director of the Confucius Institute in the SDSU College of Arts and Letters and as a member the Campanile Foundation Board.
Read more about Dr. Cheng and the Monty Award...
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In the Spotlight... 
Todd Braje is an Assistant Professor and newest member of the Anthropology department. He is the editor of the Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology and his research interests include: Pacific Coast Archaeology and North American Archaeology.
Learn more about Dr. Braje... |
