Department of Languages

Today: Russia in 21st-Century Cuban Film

Today, Tuesday, April 16, the Department of Languages welcomes guest speaker Dr. Jacqueline Loss from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Loss will give a talk about Cuban-Russian connections with a focus on Russia in 21st-century Cuban film. The event will take place in Daniel Hall 123 at 4:30 p.m.

Film Screening “The Zone of Interest”

Join us for a screening of Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium of Watt Family Innovation Center. Panel discussion to follow. The Zone of Interest focuses on the life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig, who live with their family in a […]

Spring Highlights: German and Spanish Programs Host Conference for International Business in Mexico

On February 14, the Spanish and German programs hosted the Conference for German and Spanish in International Business and Engineering: Investment in Mexico.  Faculty members Daniel García, Magdalena Matúskova and Lee Ferrell collaborated together in organizing this event with publicity and social media coordinated by Anna Grace Araiza.  Events for the day were moderated and […]

Language and International Health Society

March 3, 2024 The purposes of the Language and International Health Society shall include: Helping students succeed in the L&IH major and prepare for their future through contact with guest speakers, L&IH graduates, study abroad advisors and other campus and community resources;Serving as a forum where L&IH majors can meet and exchange information, ideas and […]

Japan Consul General Maeda and Vice Consul Nakao Visited Clemson University

Consul General Maeda and Vice Consul Nakao visited Clemson University on March 31 2023. They met with CAAH college leadership and visited a Japanese class. In the Japanese class the Consul General had a talk and answered questions from students in Japanese. The Consul General encouraged students to continue studying the Japanese language and go […]

Commission on Latino Affairs Symposium, September 21st, 2022

On September 21st, the LIH Society and several Clemson organizations collaborated to host the 2022 Commission on Latino Affairs Symposium. Dr. Maria Elena Botazzi of Baylor College of Medicine presented about her work creating vaccines for Neglected Tropical Diseases to a crowd of students, faculty, and community members. Following Dr. Botazzi’s presentation, a panel of […]

LAIB Chinese major receives Fulbright Foreign Scholarship award

Nick Longo, LAIB Chinese major, has received the prestigious Fulbright Foreign Scholarship award for 2022/2023. The Fulbright Foreign Scholarship award aims to foster mutual understanding between the United States and partner nations and cultivate the sharing of knowledge across cultures and communities. Recipients are selected by a 12-person president-appointed board to participate in exchange programs […]

The Invasion of Ukraine: An Interdisciplinary Colloquium (March 30 – April 15)

An interdisciplinary colloquium on the invasion of Ukraine will be held from March 30-April 5. The colloquium will consist of conversations, discussions, and film screenings led and presented by faculty from departments across the University. The series includes 7 events and will feature a mix of in-person sessions and Zoom talks. Schedule of Events: Wednesday, […]

Signed Music Piece by Department of Languages Faculty Member to Feature on Virtual Gallery

A piece of signed music by Jody Cripps, Assistant Professor of ASL, will be featured on the virtual Blackwood Gallery as part of the presentation series “Translation, Camouflage, Spectatorship”. Dr. Cripps’ signed piece, “Rain”, will be discussed in relation to visual translation and will feature on the gallery from January 22nd – January 27th. “Rain” […]

Fall 2020 Reflections: German Professional Society Hosts Online Discussion Panel

With Spring Semester 2021 now underway, it is exciting to reflect on some of the ways the Department of Languages students, faculty and alumni have been navigating these unusual times. Fall Semester 2020 brought with it many unique experiences and ways to stay engaged and make connections. In our “Fall 2020 Reflections” posts, we are […]