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Arabic, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

UMD Launches Immersive Arabic Program in Jordan

Education Abroad announces Maryland-in-Amman, a new study abroad program launching Spring 2026 that transforms Jordan's vibrant capital into your classroom.

May 27, 2025 Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Celebrating SLLC Graduates

Watch our students step into the next chapter.

May 21, 2025 Arabic, Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Meet the 2025 SLLC Scholarship Awards Recipients

Five language students are awarded SLLC Scholarships.

May 06, 2025 Arabic, Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Languages Compete in SLLC Mini World Cup 2025

SLLC hosts its third mini world cup for students and faculty.

May 06, 2025 Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

SLLC Celebrates Maryland Day 2025

Maryland Day was filled with cultural events and international performances.

March 26, 2025 Arabic, Chinese, Cinema and Media Studies, French, German Studies, Japanese, Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Unlock New Skills This Summer: Explore our 2025 Course Offerings

Gain ground and earn UMD credits through convenient 3 and 6-week summer sessions.

February 14, 2025 Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Love Speaks Every Language

These SLLC students met their spouses while studying language.

February 11, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Foreign language studies are overlooked. A mandate would change that.

After spending a summer immersed in Jaipur, India, one University of Maryland student argues that language learning isn’t just a personal skill—it’s a global necessity.

January 15, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The 10 Best Books of 2024

The staff of The New York Times Book Review chooses the year’s top fiction and nonfiction, including Álvaro Enrigue's "You Dreamed of Empires".

October 29, 2024 Cinema and Media Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Exploring French Art and Film: Brendan Berger’s ‘Life-Changing’ Year Abroad

The senior French and film student took in art at renowned museums and attended the Cannes Film Festival.

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Breaking the M.O.L.D. Launches Second Cohort for Leaders of Color and Women in Higher Ed

September 22, 2023 American Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, English, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Music, The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Mellon Foundation-funded initiative prepares underrepresented arts and humanities faculty at three Maryland universities for leadership roles.

Book Presentation: La Invención de la Malinche. De la historia al mito

September 12, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese gathers to celebrate latest accomplishment of Professor Emerita Sandra Cypess

Aula de las Diásporas/Diasporas Studies (Diasporas & Borders)

September 01, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Triangles and African, American and European Diasporas August 23-25

Three ARHU Faculty Members Named Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

August 14, 2023 College of Arts and Humanities, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Julie Greene of the Department of History; Valerie Orlando of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures; and Scot Reese of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies were selected for the honor.

Senior Lecturer in Arabic awarded Provost's Academic Advisor of the Year Award

August 09, 2023 Arabic, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Celebrating Excellence in Student Guidance: Provost’s Academic Advisor of the Year Award goes to Ahmed Hanafy

Professor honored at DC performance of "Little Central America"

July 24, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Honoring the work of UMD Professor Ana Patricia Rodriguez and other local activists who have tirelessly uplifted their communities

Food Historian and Assistant Professor of Arabic Anny Gaul Receives NEH Grant

July 06, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The grant will support her upcoming book “Nile Nightshade” about the rise and role of the tomato in modern Egypt.

Valerie Orlando Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher

July 05, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, French

Dr. Valerie Orlando is the third SLLC faculty member to be chosen for this honor.

Memories - T Tytko

June 07, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Graduate Student Tetiana Tytko reflects

Memories - J Malone