Hispanic Linguistics

Mar 7, 2024

WLC Grad Students and Faculty Present Cutting-Edge Research at the Spanish Linguistics in the Southeast Conference

World Languages & Cultures faculty, graduate students and alumni researchers recently presented their work at the Spanish Linguistics in the Southeast Conference, held at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.

May 14, 2018

Meet Some of Our Outstanding 2018 Graduates

Lucia Planchon, M.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures (Hispanic Linguistics Track) among nearly 1,000 Humanities and Social Sciences undergraduate and graduate students who earned NC State diplomas for their hard work.

Apr 18, 2018

NC State Revamps Spanish Course for Heritage Speakers

In an effort to recognize NC State's linguistic and cultural diversity as well as to address the gradual loss of their heritage language skills by a growing population of students with a Spanish speaking background, the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures revamped its FLS 335 Spanish for Native and Heritage Speakers course.

Feb 5, 2019

Study in Peru!

Unlock a World of Possibilities: Study Abroad in Peru! The benefits of participating in a study abroad program are well documented. For instance, a recent article by The National Jurist summarizes several that apply not only to future lawyers but to any professional with a global outlook. Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to:…

May 20, 2019

FLL at Undergraduate Research Symposium

Undergraduate Nyawire Nyota presented her poster, "La Luna: Symbolism of the Moon in Spanish Literature," at NC State's Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Feb 27, 2019

Faculty Spotlight: James McConnell

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures’ own James McConnell has added another accolade to his list of accomplishments as an educator at NC State. McConnell has been with the department since 2005 and was promoted to senior lecturer in 2013. Prior to joining the Wolfpack, McConnell attended the University of Arizona for undergraduate and…

Apr 8, 2018

38 Students Showcase Graduate Research at NC State Symposium

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences had 38 presenters and six award winners at this year's NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium.

Mar 28, 2018

Foreign Languages and Literatures Students Among Winners at NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium

Foreign Languages and Literatures graduate students Sarah Chetty, Stephanie Oliver, and Lucía Planchón were among winners during the 2018 Graduate Student Research Symposium.

May 4, 2017

Comparing Language in Yucatan

It’s no secret that language and accents evolve over time. But what do those changes say about the speakers themselves? What can they tell us about identity? NC State graduate student Alex Hyler explored those questions while studying unique forms of Spanish in Yucatan, Mexico.

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.