Student Organizations
Phi Sigma Iota, International Foreign Language Honors Society
Phi Sigma Iota recognizes outstanding accomplishment in the study or teaching of any
of the academic fields related to foreign language, literature, or culture. These
fields include not only modern foreign languages, but also Classics, Linguistics,
Philology, Comparative Literature, Bilingual Education, Second Language Acquisition
and other interdisciplinary programs with a significant foreign language component.
Phi Sigma Iota is the highest academic honor in the field of foreign languages. There
are approximately 250 chapters of Phi Sigma Iota at institutions of higher learning
in the US, Mexico and France. Southeastern Louisiana University is the Zeta Alpha chapter.
For more information about our chapter, email Dr. Gutthy ([email protected]).
Qualifications for membership in PSI
Members are advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the fields of:
- Foreign Languages (including classics and ESL)
- Comparative Literature
- Foreign Language Education
- Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
Members are required to:
- Major or Minor in one of the above fields
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Attain junior standing or above before initiation
- Be at the upper 35% of their class.
For more information, please visit http://www.phisigmaiota.org/
Foreign Language Clubs
Spanish Club
The purpose of the Spanish Club is to spread the Hispanic language and culture across
the campus and local community.
French Club
Who We Are? | Qui Nous Sommes?
A place where like minded lovers of all things French can meet to celebrate the language,
culture and history of France and Francophone countries through our meetings, activities,
guests and more!
Contact Email for the Club: [email protected]
Officers | Officiers
President – Audrey Crusta ([email protected])
Vice-President – Elodie Bass ([email protected])
Secretary – Chloe Catanese ([email protected])
Treasurer – Elizabeth Bass ([email protected])
Aileen Mootoo, La Conseillère [email protected]
French club semester calendar
Italian Club
Mission Staement
The purpose of the Italian Club of Southeastern Louisiana University is to encourage
the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the Italian language and culture
and its influence and contributions to our own culture and way of life through informal
gatherings, sponsorship of guest speakers from the university and the wider community,
visits to local points of interest regarding Italian culture, and participation in
university sponsored events.
For more information, to get involved or to join the Italian Club contact Dr. Lucia
Harrison at [email protected].
Student Ambassador Program
Student ambassadors for the Department of World Languages and Cultures are a select
group of individuals who act as representatives of the department in various capacities
with the mission of raising awareness about the importance of bilingualism and biculturalism
among undergraduate and graduate students and in the immediate community. World Languages
and Cultures student ambassadors work in tandem with department faculty, staff, and
students to engage and educate the public on relevant concerns.
The Student Ambassadors pride themselves on developing the following values :
- Providing Academic Support for the department and each other
- Making professional and social Connections
- Bringing Engagement & Excitement to the Department
- Giving our best Effort
- Developing long lasting Friendships
- Keeping Teamwork central to everything that we do
- Always giving Respect to the Department and one another
Qualifications:
- Must be passionate about world languages and cultures
- Have a cumulative GPA of a 2.5
- A commitment to the celebration of multiculturalism and linguistic diversity on Southeastern’s
campus and the southeast region of Louisiana - Show enthusiasm toward the study of world languages and cultures and their promotion
at Southeastern - Have a dedication to excellence at Southeastern
- Must be enrolled in and successfully complete six (6) units per semester at Southeastern
- Must be a student in good standing and not on Academic, Progress, or Disciplinary
Probation or Suspension
For any questions or concerns regarding the Ambassador program please contact Dr. Rosario Rodriguez de Hall ([email protected])