News

Oct 8, 2019

Department Alum Awarded

We would like to recognize NC State alumnus Clyde Shafer for being awarded Teacher of the Year in only his second year. Clyde is a graduate of our Foreign Language Teacher Education Program, which consists of intense, hands on training. Students participating in this program pursue a concentration in education along with their degree. Each…

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.

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…

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…

Feb 18, 2019

Interview with Samuel Sotillo: A Contracorriente

We interviewed Senior Lecturer Samuel Sotillo about the recent 15th anniversary of A Contracorriente: What was the process of creating A Contracorriente like?   First, we need to distinguish between two different incarnations of A Contracorriente. The first was the online Journal, founded by prof. Greg Dawes and others in the fall of 2003. I…

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.