About USJ-R: DLL

The Department of Languages and Literature offers General Education and elective foreign language courses to all bona fide Josenian students. The department abides with the vision, mission statement, core values and quality statement of USJ-R.

VISION

We envision the University of San Jose – Recoletos to be a premier Gospel and community-oriented educational institution committed to lead in instruction, research, community engagement, and innovation in order to transform Josenians into proactive and compassionate leaders, creators of communion, and dynamic partners of society in the 21st Century.

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a Catholic University imbued with the spirit of “Caritas et Scientia”, committed to providing the highest level of Quality Christian Community-oriented Education and instilling a culture of continuous learning, life-sharing, multi-disciplinary orientation, pioneerism, discovery, and innovation.

CORE VALUES: I.N.S.P.I.R.E.

INTERIORITY

The enthusiasm to live out one’s life as an authentic witness of God, being maka-Diyos, makatao, makapamilya.

NATIONALISM

The loyalty to one’s own country by developing a profound sense of national consciousness, appreciation of distinct culture, preservation of the environment, among other endeavors.

SERVICE

The willingness, availability, and readiness to share generously one’s time, resources, and expertise to the institution and to the community.

PIONEERISM

Being at the forefront in the pursuit of new ideas and better ways of doing things.

INTEGRITY

The living of a virtuous Christian life worthy of emulation.

RELIABILITY

The ability to respond diligently to the expectations in relation to one’s role and tasks using sound judgment.

EXCELLENCE

The desire to transcend oneself towards higher levels of achievement.

QUALITY STATEMENT

USJ-R stands for quality Christian community-oriented education. In pursuit of this commitment, we continually enliven the curriculum with Gospel values, hybridize programs for value innovation, engage in interdisciplinary approach to integral formation, exemplify the Augustinian Recollect charism and core values, and leverage resources for optimal results.