The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at the College of Arts & Letters at San Diego State University (SDSU) fosters effective teaching and learning of world languages locally, regionally, and nationally. 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 in language education are of utmost importance for instructors;
• Meaningful community engagement is essential to the work of SDSU, LARC, and all institutions of higher education;
• Articulation between K-12 and postsecondary education is vital for the development of professionals ready to contribute on an international scale.

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