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Oct 23, 2013

In the Spotlight: Karen Tharrington Explains How a FLL Education Makes Our Schools a Better Place to Learn

Karen Tharrington is a lecturer of Spanish and current Program Coordinator for the French and Spanish Teacher Education program at the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. She is a native Ohioan and longtime Wolfpacker who joined FLL in 2007 after a long and distinguished career as a K-12 educator. Currently, Karen is pursuing a PhD…

Oct 23, 2013

It’s about That Time Again… Time to Plan the Great Escape

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture is to live it — not just study it. After all, we want students to learn just as much about the human experience as they do about language. How do you accomplish that? By traveling. Discover all the places you can go through our study abroad programs and…

Sep 26, 2013

In the Spotlight: Meet Spanish Sociolinguist Rebecca Ronquest

What exactly does a Spanish sociolinguist do? Meet Rebecca Ellen Ronquest, a new faculty member in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, who specializes in the field.

Sep 23, 2013

Annual FLL Graduate Studies Program Picnic Welcomes Students and TAs

FLL faculty and students gathered for the annual departmental picnic sponsored by the Graduate Studies Program from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at nearby Pullen Park, Raleigh. Organized by the Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Scott Despain and his wife Jennifer, the traditional event brought together graduate faculty and students as they all…

Sep 2, 2013

FLL Debora Godfrey Retires after 33 years

FLL Administrative Assistant Debora Godfrey retires after 33 years at NCSU. Debora began her employment at NC State in June 1980 as half-time as Veterans Administration Secretary. She began working full time in 1981 with Registration and Records, first in the print shop and then as a student services clerk. She transferred to the Department…

Aug 23, 2013

Kaitlyn Rogers: FLL Major Extraordinario

Kaitlyn Rogers is a double major in Spanish and Biology, president of the FLL Spanish Club, and a Jefferson Scholar. She's also an aspiring medical student. Read this Q&A to learn how her major in Spanish is reinforcing her career decision to become a doctor.

Jun 25, 2013

Alex Parker, FLL Major, Named NC State Student Body President

Alexander Jones Parker, a Spanish major with a teaching education option, will serve as the new NC State student body president. Here's a Q&A with Alex that provides some insights into his world view and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Jun 4, 2013

Susan Navey-Davis’ Presentation Named One of Ten Best of 2013 SCOLT Conference

A session presented by Susan Navey-Davis, FLL Assistant Head for Student Affairs, was named one of the Ten Best of the 2013 Conference of the Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT) held in Birmingham, AL in April. This year, 105 sessions were presented by 114 presenters. This is the second time that Susan’s work has made…

Jun 3, 2013

Follow Our Students’ Adventures Abroad: Summer 2013 Program Blogs

Follow the adventures of learning and experience of our students participating in this year’s Summer Study Abroad Programs. Segovia 2013 Program Director: James McConnell Courses offered: FLS 212 and 395 Blog URL: http://ncsusegovia2013.weebly.com/index.html Costa Rica 2013 Faculty Director: Karen Tharrington Courses offered: FLS 331, 332, 340, 395, and 395/495 Blog URL: http://ncsucostarica.weebly.com/blog.html       Find out more about…

May 7, 2013

CHASS Outstanding Lecturer: Keiko Ueda

Keiko Ueda, Foreign Languages and Literatures, makes learning Japanese creative, engaging and enjoyable by creating an inclusive classroom where students can practice language, make mistakes, and improve their abilities. She challenges students to develop multicultural awareness, an understanding of US-Japanese relations, and to see their role as citizens who can make the world a better…