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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.

October 14, 2024 English, History, Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2024-2025 Maya Brin Resident Maxim Osipov

The Maya Brin Residency Program is thrilled to announce the visit of Maxim Osipov.

October 10, 2024 Communication, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

2024 Mark and Heather Rosenker Lecture featuring Joe Mazza

Joe Mazza presents "Enduring Words" for the 2024 Rosenker Lecture

September 17, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Honoring ‘Las Muertes’

Ana Patricia Rodríguez and two of her students highlight how D.C.’s Salvadoran diaspora uses art to grapple with painful past in new documentary

June 12, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian

PERS 251 / HIST219: Student research reflects study in Iranian modernity

A digital exhibit of student work created for PERS251 / HIST219

June 07, 2024 Arabic

Four Arabic Flagship Students Win Prestigious 2024–25 ARHU Boren Scholarships

The students will embark on two semesters of immersive language study in Meknes, Morocco.

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Spanish Professor Inspires Students and Local Community

May 07, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Students in Professor Evelyn Canabal-Torres’s SPAN206 perform outreach efforts to local elementary schools.

Dr. Eyda Merediz nominated for Outstanding Director

April 29, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Graduate School will recognize Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies Award recipients

Student Weimin Chen receives prestigious fellowships!

April 18, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

It's a great pleasure to share the good news with the SLLC community that Weimin Chen (German Cluster) received the following scholarships:(1) University of Maryland Education Abroad Scholarship

Laura Demaría: Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award

April 16, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

I am delighted to inform you that our colleague Dr.

Congratulations to Anna Yuwen and Jennifer Wivell!

April 05, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Congratulations to Anna Yuwen and Jennifer Wivell, Germanic Studies Major and graduating senior, who were awarded a 2013 Merit A

Dr Leonel Alvarado Mención en el Premio Casa de las Américas

March 08, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is pleased to announce that a former doctoral student, Dr.

2013-2014 ARHU Fulbright Recipients

March 07, 2013 College of Arts and Humanities, English, History, Arabic, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

ARHU students receive prestigious Fulbright award.

2012-13 Recipients Of James F. Harris Arts And Humanities Visionary Scholarship Announced

March 01, 2013 Classics, College of Arts and Humanities, English, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

Three ARHU students awarded first-ever James F. Harris Visionary Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the arts and humanities.

German Major Named ARHU Dean's Scholar

February 27, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Jason Chun Yu Wong is recognized for his ambitious pursuit of languages.

Uncivil Wars: Honorable Mention at the 2012 PROSE Awards

February 12, 2013 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Please join me in congratulating Sandra Cypess for her Honorable Mention at the 2012 PROSE Awards.