Meet Faculty Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages Drexel students find ‘Sanctuaries’ of Cultural Experience, Learning through the experiential Spanish-language global studies class. Experts in world affairs, culture and language Faculty in the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages hold expertise in world affairs, culture, and language — including many diverse subject areas across academic disciplines. These dedicated scholars mentor and motivate students to gain an international perspective and learn to think in-depth about how the U.S. and other countries fit within broad, worldwide systems.