Our Mission

The Language and Applied Research Center at the College of Arts & Letters at San Diego State University (SDSU-LARC) fosters effective teaching and learning of world languages locally, regionally, and nationally. SDSU-LARC pursues this through initiatives involving research-based design and delivery of language and culture programs, teacher professionalization, and assessment.

We believe:

• Less commonly taught languages are an integral part of world languages education;
• Language teaching and learning are fundamental activities to a globally engaged and culturally aware society;
• Teacher professionalization and reflective best practices are of utmost importance for effective language education;
• Meaningful community engagement is essential to our work;
• Facilitating the transition from K-12 to postsecondary education is vital for the development of professionals ready to contribute on an international scale;
• Principled integration of technology facilitates accessible language education.

SDSU-LARC’s staff comprises a diverse, multilingual team that collaborates with partners on and off campus to promote and engage in language teaching-and-learning practice, policy, and research.