CAH alumnus and UCF’s first Rhodes Scholar returns to teach
November 14, 2018 After graduating from Oxford with his doctorate, two-time CAH alumnus Dr. Tyler Fisher returns to the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures to teach.
A brush with Japanese culture at UCF
November 02, 2018 Brush painting performance by artist Yasunori Kimata brings Japanese culture to UCF
UCF Italian Club president awarded by National Italian American Foundation
October 08, 2018 Italian Studies student Alessandro Sano was accepted to the National Italian American Foundation on Campus Fellowship program.
Latin American Studies Wins Second Department of Education Grant
October 03, 2018 UCF Latin American Studies will receive a grant of $184,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to develop new student opportunites in Latin America and the Caribbean through short-term programs, internships and in-service programs.
New course – Cuba: A Collective Portrait (LAS 3930)
October 02, 2018 In Cuba: A Collective Portrait (LAS 3930) students will dive into Cuban culture, examining through arts, literature, history and other themes.
Latin American Studies in action
September 20, 2018 The Latin American Studies program has launched a new initiative this fall semester to recognize the volunteer efforts of LAS students in the community.
Volunteer opportunity with UCF-Hillcrest Foreign Language Club
August 30, 2018 The UCF-Hillcrest Foreign Language Club provides university and elementary students an opportunity to use their Spanish and French language skills in a collaborative environment. The club is currently seeking UCF volunteers who are in 3000-level or higher French and Spanish classes.
Students Share "Journey Cuba" Experience
April 26, 2018 Professors Anne Prucha and Kacie Tartt, along with students who participated in the program last year, shared information about the 2019 study abroad program “Journey Cuba.”
Alumnus wins international TESOL Teacher of the Year Award
March 28, 2018 TESOL alum Scott Freiberger ’10 received the 2018 Teacher of the Year Award at the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Conference & English Language Expo in Chicago
Documentary sheds light on Black Italian actor experiences at 9th Euliano Lecture
March 26, 2018 The UCF Modern Languages and Literature Department will host the 9th Annual Neil R. Euliano Professorship Lecture on March 29, 2018.
‘Bernarda Alba’ Actress Combines Love for Arts, Humanities at UCF
March 23, 2018 Innovative and interdisciplinary, Ibis Enid Rodríguez makes the most of her UCF experience as both a theatre and modern languages and literature student.
STARTALK – Intensive Russian Program
March 12, 2018 Do you want to expand your language and cultural fluencies, enhance your academic resume, and gain a competitive edge in the global workforce? UCF STARTALK Russian Language and Culture Immersion Program may be for you! In 2018, STARTALK is welcoming high school students, community members, and UCF students.
Student research showcased at 18th Annual Spanish Graduate Colloquium
February 21, 2018 UCF will celebrate Spanish language and culture at the 18th Annual Spanish Graduate Association (SaGA) Colloquium. The colloquium, coordinated by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, is a conference that gives students the opportunity to disseminate their research on topics concerning the Spanish-speaking world.
STARTALK intensive Russian language summer program recap
December 06, 2017 UCF hosted the STARTALK program for students learning Russian for the third year, made possible by grant funding and associate professor Dr. Alla Kourova. The program is part of several initiatives for learning Russian that the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures provides. Participants took part in extra-curricular activities including...
Journey Cuba Study Abroad trip application deadline December 1
November 02, 2017 Interested in short-term study abroad? Journey Cuba is in its second year and the associated course SPN 3955 is 3 credits in Spring 2018. Students have the option to take the course and go to Cuba over Spring Break, or to take the course only and work with students who...
Students visit Sochi for 19th World Festival
November 02, 2017 Eight Russian Language program students from the University of Central Florida visited Sochi, Russia for the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students. The festival, a nine-day program covering world politics, economics, and advances in science, sports, and more, is the largest event for international youth cooperation. This year’s event...
Faculty Recognized with Inaugural Luminary Awards
October 19, 2017 Six College of Arts & Humanities faculty members were among those honored with the inaugural UCF Luminary Award, designed to shine a light on exceptional faculty whose work is advancing their discipline and making a difference. The 2017 recipients from the arts and humanities include Keith Folse, Professor in the...
UCF Faculty Members Receive $2.6M Dollar Grant to Research Dual-Language Programs
September 21, 2017 Kerry Purmensky and Florin Mihai of UCF’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures have received a 5-year, $2.6 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition. Purmensky and Mihai are co-principal investigators with Joyce Nutta of UCF’s College of Education and Human Performance. Lisa...
UCF Hosts STARTALK Program for the Third Year in a Row
August 07, 2017 Dr. Alla Kourova, Associate Professor of Russian and TESOL at the College of Arts and Humanities has been awarded a STARTALK grant for the third year in a row. Dr. Kourova’s proposal, “Preparation of a Business Trip to Russia” has been selected for funding as part of the STARTALK 2017...
A Generous Gift to Languages at UCF
August 03, 2017 Russian immersion student Julia Rosengren is looking forward to the growth of languages and fluency at UCF through fellow student participation and her recent generous gift to the College of Arts and Humanities. After visiting Moscow, Rosengren became infatuated with the country and was eager to learn more, which led...