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The West Point Department of English and World Languages is a world-renowned language program preparing Cadets for leadership in a dynamic global environment by developing language proficiency in cultural and regional contexts on an internationalized campus.

Earlier this week, a few of our English majors traveled to the Naval Academy at Annapolis to practice speech and profess...
07/16/2025

Earlier this week, a few of our English majors traveled to the Naval Academy at Annapolis to practice speech and professional communications while interacting with the writing center, the English department, and some new ensigns from the Navy.

What a way to interact with our sister Service Academy in our quest to build, educate, train, and inspire leaders of character.

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From the USMA, Department of English and World Languages… Happy Independence Day everyone! 🇺🇸
07/04/2025

From the USMA, Department of English and World Languages… Happy Independence Day everyone! 🇺🇸

Another French summer language immersion trip is underway to Rochefort, France, where 6 of our cadets continue to improv...
07/01/2025

Another French summer language immersion trip is underway to Rochefort, France, where 6 of our cadets continue to improve their French daily and have been learning a lot about the Gendarmes in France. In their first week in France, our cadets took advantage of their travel day to test their ability to order in French before jumping into their intensive language study.

Our cadets have been balancing their busy days of language training with more relaxing time as well, spending their free time on the fields (or court) of friendly strife, competing against gendarmes and they are already making good progress in the patch trade. It's not all work and play though, these opportunities to travel also offer our cadets sober moments to reflect on their future service as they visited a local monument to those who have died in past wars.

Travel outside of the US offers invaluable perspectives and insights into our profession and inspires our cadets to develop the virtue to become the leaders of character we develop through West Point's 47-month experience.

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***Update from Georgia***Cadets completed the Mountain Warfare Course in the rugged peaks of the Republic of Georgia. An...
06/30/2025

***Update from Georgia***

Cadets completed the Mountain Warfare Course in the rugged peaks of the Republic of Georgia. An unforgettable adventure that pushed them to their limits. Along the way, they mastered essential mountaineering and leadership skills that will shape them into bold, resilient leaders of tomorrow.

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***International partnerships***Earlier this month, our cadets had the opportunity to visit the Cavalry Regiment “Spain ...
06/28/2025

***International partnerships***

Earlier this month, our cadets had the opportunity to visit the Cavalry Regiment “Spain 11,”(El Regimiento de Caballería España #11), where they were able to learn about the capabilities of the Spanish cavalry outfits and were able to interact with España 11 Soldiers.

The cadets learned about the unit’s history, lineage, and mission. They also learned the unique motto of the outfit, which goes like this: “Por España y para España en el España.” A great way to wrap up their trip to Spain, interacting with NATO allies.



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***Update from our summer language immersion in 🇬🇪 ***In the rugged Republic of Georgia, cadets are conquering both towe...
06/28/2025

***Update from our summer language immersion in 🇬🇪 ***

In the rugged Republic of Georgia, cadets are conquering both towering mountains and their own fears. Immersed in an adventure that hones mountaineering expertise, sharpens language skills, and builds real-world experience in international relations. Each climb challenges their endurance and leadership, while every interaction deepens their cultural awareness and global perspective.

Faculty and Cadets of the English Division completed a 12-day intensive study of inter and post-war American literature ...
06/24/2025

Faculty and Cadets of the English Division completed a 12-day intensive study of inter and post-war American literature in California earlier this month.

Focus included the study of films and novels related to classic crime fiction by authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler and James Cain, mixed in with essays and excerpts by others of a different genres like John Muir, Joan Didion, and John Steinbeck.

Starting in San Francisco, our literary explorers investigated the settings and landscapes of these stories along the Pacific Coast Highway with stops at Monterey and Fort Hunter-Liggett before coming to an end in Los Angeles.

Along the way, they visited The Legion of Honor in San Francisco, Presidio National Park and the Golden Gate, The John Muir House, the Naval Postgraduate School, Big Sur, the Missions of San Juan Bautista and San Antonio de Padua, the castle of William Randolph Hearst, the Wind Caves at Gaviota, the Getty Museum, the Griffith Observatory, LA Public Library and City Hall, Paramount Pictures, and the Charles E Young Research Library at UCLA, among many others.

At this last, they had the privilege to handle the personal correspondence of Raymond Chandler, examine original photographs and screenplays by Horace McCoy, and read some vintage copies of The Black Mask magazine, the pulp fiction publication that launched the genre of Noir.

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***Update from our Persian section summer language immersion trip*** Cadets studying in Dushanbe immersed themselves in ...
06/18/2025

***Update from our Persian section summer language immersion trip***

Cadets studying in Dushanbe immersed themselves in the local culture, exploring the city and surrounding areas while spending the day in language classes improving their language skills.

Cadets found time to explore a local bazaar, getting a chance to use their bargain with vendors and shopkeepers and talk to locals. Cadets were also able to venture just outside the city of Dushanbe to visit the Hisor Fortress, a fortress that was first built 2,500 years ago, getting a chance to talk to more vendors and learn about local Tajik musical instruments.

One Cadet was even able to go horseback riding just outside the fortress. Cadets also explore a mosque, school, and a small museum just outside the Hisor Fortress to learn even more about culture and history in the area.

Immersion experiences like these allow the Cadets to truly learn and improve their language skills in a real, authentic setting, but also get to learn more about the culture, history, and even geography of a new place they’ve never been.

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USMA classes of 2026 and 2027 doing great things in Costa Rica this summer… This is y’all!
06/18/2025

USMA classes of 2026 and 2027 doing great things in Costa Rica this summer… This is y’all!

***Update from Spain*** Led by the trip Officer-in-Charge (OIC) MAJ Orlando Martínez, the cadets had the unique opportun...
06/16/2025

***Update from Spain***

Led by the trip Officer-in-Charge (OIC) MAJ Orlando Martínez, the cadets had the unique opportunity to address the middle and high school students at the British School of Aragón in Zaragoza, Spain, a private, bilingual kindergarten to 12th grade school whose mission is to educate its students on the importance of language skills in today’s society.

The cadets had the opportunity to assist MAJ Martínez while giving a brief class on drill and ceremonies and explaining the similarities with the Spanish Army. We conversed with the grade school students about the long history of friendly ties that the U.S. and Spain maintain as NATO partners, and we had the opportunity to share what it is like to be a student at the United States Military Academy.

What a great opportunity for the cadets to address a bilingual school in the target language on the importance of language skills and strategic partnerships in today’s world!

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Faculty excellence in the French Program:Dr. Julia Praud, Program Director and Associate Professor of French, completed ...
06/16/2025

Faculty excellence in the French Program:
Dr. Julia Praud, Program Director and Associate Professor of French, completed a 52-hour training exercise designed to immerse civilian staff and faculty into the summer training our cadets experience at the US Military Academy.

Throughout the exercise, Dr. Praud and the other volunteers worked with the Simon Center for Professional Military Ethic to gain a better perspective on a cadet's professional development at West Point by completing physical challenges, training military tasks including explosives and survival techniques, developing grit through enduring pain and overcoming fears, and developing the requisite discipline for Army drills and ceremonies.

These experiences better prepare our DA Civilians to engage with cadets in the classroom and understand cadet requirements outside the classroom. Julia may not serve in a uniform, but she is still ARMY STRONG.

To those men in the Department of English and World Languages who hold the most noble of titles.Happy Father’s Day 2025!
06/15/2025

To those men in the Department of English and World Languages who hold the most noble of titles.

Happy Father’s Day 2025!

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