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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:… 

Dec 3, 2018

Hindi-Urdu Cultural Night is back!

The Hindi-Urdu program at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is having its annual “Hindi–Urdu Cultural Night” on Friday, December 7 at Titmus theater, Thompson Hall. Students will show their Hindi–Urdu language talent, proficiency skills along with cultural knowledge through various presentations, drama and dance performances. NCSU South Asian student organizations along with community representatives are also invited to present their teams/organizations… 

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. 

Oct 24, 2018

Project Global Officer

Project GO is a Department of Defense initiative that is funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and administered by the Institute of International Education. The U.S. military needs future military officers who possess the necessary critical language and cross-cultural communication skills required for effective leadership in the 21st century operational environment. 

Oct 3, 2018

James McConnell named DELTA Faculty Fellow

James McConnell, Senior Lecturer in Spanish, joins faculty from across the University in the Delta Faculty Fellows program. The program provides support for experts to improve online education in an interdisciplinary environment. 

Jul 26, 2018

Would You Like to Earn a Spanish Certificate Perfect for the Business World?

NC State University is one of a few American universities that has consistently offered Spanish certifications for almost two decades, thanks to a longstanding partnership between the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and the Cámara de Comercio de Madrid (Madrid’s Chamber of Commerce) and Universidad Alcalá de Henares. 

Jun 6, 2018

Student Receives Udall Scholarship for Leadership in Environmental Issues

Meredith Bain is a 2018 recipient of the highly-regarded Udall Scholarship, an award that recognizes undergraduates for their leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.  

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. 

May 7, 2018

To Our Graduating Students: Congratulations! Tahanina! Félicitations! Alles Gute! ¡Buena Suerte!

On behalf of my colleagues in Foreign Languages and Literatures, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate our graduating seniors in Arabic, Asian Languages, FL Education, French, German Studies, and Spanish, and to our newly minted MA graduates. We are proud of the strides you have made in the time you have been students in our programs, and… 

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.