Asian Language

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.

Aug 16, 2017

Foreign Languages & Literatures Majors Among Students Receiving Prestigious Study Abroad Scholarships

Seven Humanities and Social Sciences students recently earned prestigous scholarships to study overseas.

Jun 12, 2017

In the Spotlight: Japanese Lecturer Keiko Ueda

Faculty at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures represent a wide array of teaching philosophies. A diversity that contributes to the enriching education our students experience. Lecturer of Japanese, Keiko Ueda, constructs a collaborative and familial learning environment in her classrooms. As the winner of the 2013 Outstanding CHASS Lecturer Award, Ueda’s efforts have not gone unnoticed by her colleagues.

Jan 1, 2018

11 Students Recognized for Prestigious National Awards

Eleven Humanities and Social Sciences students recently received or were named finalists for prestigious national awards. Recipients of the various scholarships and grants will teach and/or study critical languages abroad during the coming months. The award winners and finalists were honored by several different programs.

Oct 26, 2018

Asian Language Concentration at Packapalooza

The Asian Language concentration participated at Packapalooza this year. Our table was located at the end of CHASS booth, next to the trapeze station and was equipped with wonderfully committed student who were involved in activities provided. Some were dressed in beautiful Indian outfits others engaged in calligraphy station and language games.

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…

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 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.

Apr 24, 2017

In the Spotlight: Hindi-Urdu Professor Nilakshi Phukan

Growing up in a rural Indian village, Foreign Languages and Literatures Hindi-Urdu professor, Nilakshi Phukan, faced the common obstacle of being viewed as a second class citizen because of her gender. Around the age of nine, her father moved her family of eight to a nearby small town in hope of better opportunities. A social norm at the time, it was her father that set goals for what his six children were to become. Hence, he determined she was to receive her Ph.D. in Hindi. She jokes about the fact she probably didn’t know what a Ph.D. was at the time, but nevertheless, she was driven to fulfill her dad’s dream.

Apr 5, 2017

Professor Explores Impact of Sci-Fi Literature on China’s Nation-Building Efforts

Not all students arrive at college knowing the distinct educational route, let alone professional, they intend to take. Most of us can attest that uncertainty has a tendency not to discriminate. Thankfully your time at college is all about discovering what ignites your fervor to learn. For instance, NC State Modern Chinese Literature and Cultural Studies professor, Dr. Nathaniel Isaacson, initially intended to enter the business world before realizing that his calling was not there but in studying Chinese language and culture.