Arabic &amp; Middle Eastern

Arabic & Middle Eastern

May 2, 2018

An Afternoon of Achievements, Foreign Languages and Literatures Students Receive Awards

On April 25th, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures joined faculty, staff, relatives, and friends in recognizing its top students for their excellence and academic prowess.

Apr 10, 2018

Arabic Major Taylor Hayden Spent a Day Side by Side with the Dean

As part of our annual Side by Side with the Dean contest, student Taylor Hayden and Dean Jeff Braden spent the day together on March 21, attending classes, meetings and events on each other's calendars.

Feb 22, 2018

Contest Winner Named: Side By Side With the Dean

Sophomore Taylor Hayden, a double major in International Studies and Arabic, has won the honor of serving side by side with Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Jeff Braden on March 21, 2018.

Apr 29, 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2019 Award Recipients. These students represent the best of Foreign Languages and Literatures. ARABICOutstanding Student in Beginning ArabicPatrick GirardTerry Johnson Outstanding Student in Intermediate ArabicCorena Owens Outstanding Student in Advanced ArabicSamuel McRee Outstanding Graduation Senior ArabicBryan DiverTiba Hikmat CHINESE STUDIESOutstanding Achievement in First Year ChineseJonah DixonMoriah MillerYosuke MizutaniEmily OstermannEmily TsanJohn Watson Outstanding…

Nov 10, 2020

Yallah Al-Quds

Thinking Globally in an Isolated World The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of many and has gifted countless tribulations to world of academia. It has forced NC State to completely alter the way curriculum is taught. A major result of this is that study abroad programs have been put on pause. Study abroad at…

Oct 18, 2017

Khayrallah Center Awards Khayrallah Prize to Lebanese Author

The Khayrallah Center is pleased to announce that Lebanese author Charif Majdalani is the recipient of the 2017 Khayrallah Prize.

May 10, 2017

Meet Some of Our Outstanding 2017 Graduates

Our army of nearly 38,600 Humanities and Social Sciences alumni will grow even larger this spring, as nearly 1,000 of our undergraduate and graduate students earn NC State diplomas for their hard work. Meet a few of our outstanding graduates and see what's next for them after commencement.

May 10, 2017

NC State Humanities and Social Sciences Student of the Month: Simone Tucker

Simone Tucker is a freshman majoring in International Studies and Arabic. Recently elected Humanities and Social Sciences Student Senator for 2017-18, she is a member of the Mock Trial Team and multiple language clubs, resides in the Impact Leadership Village, and looks forward to a career in government or nonprofits.

May 3, 2017

Ceremony Recognizes Best Graduating Seniors

Foreign Languages and Literatures Department Head Dr. Ruth Gross and Assistant Department Head Dr. Dudley Marchi welcomed faculty, students, families, and friends to the 2017 Outstanding Graduating Seniors Award Ceremony celebrated last Wednesday April 26 from 3:30 to 5pm at Caldwell Lounge.

Feb 28, 2017

NC State Arabic Club Helps Break Down Linguistic and Cultural Barriers

Regardless of the language you study at NC State, you have surely experienced times of struggle. From endless vocabulary lists to verb conjugations, learning a new language takes dedication. Fortunately, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures believes learning extends to outside of the classroom. Connecting with other students by joining one of the many foreign language clubs on campus is a great way to start.