Why Ethnic Studies & Languages Matter?
Our programs help you understand communities, culture, and the power of language.
- Cultural identity and community
- Social justice and equity
- Language and communication
- History and lived experiences
- Global perspectives
The Ethnic Studies and Languages Programs at Sonoma State University prepare students to understand diverse communities, histories, and cultural experiences.
Through interdisciplinary learning, students examine identity, social justice, language, and global perspectives that shape our world.
Our programs develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and communication skills that prepare students for leadership in a diverse society.
Explore Our Programs
Faculty
Dr. Daniel Malpica
Chair, Professor
Emily Joy Clark
Associate Professor, Advisor
Kim D. Hester Williams
Professor
Michael Ezra
Professor
Emily Joy Clark
Associate Professor, Advisor
Kim D. Hester Williams
Professor
Michael Ezra
Professor
Natalia Villanueva-Nieves
Assistant Professor
Kim D. Hester Williams
Professor
Michael Ezra
Professor
Natalia Villanueva-Nieves
Assistant Professor
Dr. Parissa Tadrissi
Professor, Advisor
Michael Ezra
Professor
Natalia Villanueva-Nieves
Assistant Professor
Dr. Parissa Tadrissi
Professor, Advisor
Katherine H. Lee
Assistant Professor
Natalia Villanueva-Nieves
Assistant Professor
Dr. Parissa Tadrissi
Professor, Advisor
Katherine H. Lee
Assistant Professor
Patrick Johnson
Assistant Professor
Dr. Parissa Tadrissi
Professor, Advisor
Katherine H. Lee
Assistant Professor
Patrick Johnson
Assistant Professor
Robert W. Train
Professor
Katherine H. Lee
Assistant Professor
Patrick Johnson
Assistant Professor
Robert W. Train
Professor
Ronald López
Professor, Advisor
Patrick Johnson
Assistant Professor
Robert W. Train
Professor
Ronald López
Professor, Advisor
Silvia Soto
Associate Professor
Robert W. Train
Professor
Ronald López
Professor, Advisor
Silvia Soto
Associate Professor
Malinalli López Arreguín
Lecturer
Ronald López
Professor, Advisor
Silvia Soto
Associate Professor
Malinalli López Arreguín
Lecturer
Dr. Daniel Malpica
Chair, Professor
Silvia Soto
Associate Professor
Malinalli López Arreguín
Lecturer
Dr. Daniel Malpica
Chair, Professor
Emily Joy Clark
Associate Professor, Advisor
Malinalli López Arreguín
Lecturer
Dr. Daniel Malpica
Chair, Professor
Emily Joy Clark
Associate Professor, Advisor
Kim D. Hester Williams
Professor
Upcoming Events
News
March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day, a global day recognizing the social, cultural, and political achievements of women. We honor the women in our community and the ongoing movement toward equity and justice for all.
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the women whose courage, leadership, and vision have shaped our world. We invite our campus community to reflect on their contributions and the work that continues today.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Ethnic Studies and Languages is to:
- Provide quality education through an inclusive and interdisciplinary curriculum;
- Promote critical thinking and social justice through teaching and research;
- Support students with mentoring and resources; and
- Prepare graduates to engage thoughtfully and effectively in diverse communities.
Vision
- The department aims to offer a rigorous and transformative education that prepares students from all backgrounds to be leaders and advocates in a multicultural society.
