Department of Languages

Schmidt, Johannes

Rainer, Godel and Johannes Schmidt (eds.): Herder Yearbook 16 (2022).

The Herder Yearbook offers—now for the sixteenth time—a selection of current research on Johann Gottfried Herder. This year’s volume collects inquiries into Herder’s reception of Lessing, his sensualism of the 1760s, Herder’s contribution to a theory of climate change, as well as into the reception of Herder in the nineteenth and twentieth century. As in previous years, this volume presents the continuation of the extensive Herder bibliography of primary and secondary literature. Two reviews of current Herder scholarship—one addressing an Italian study of Herder’s philosophy of religion—conclude this volume. The Herder Yearbook is published every other year on behalf of the International Herder Society and presents interdisciplinary scholarship on all aspects of Herder’s works as well as their publication history and reception.

Schmidt, Johannes

Rainer, Godel and Johannes Schmidt (eds.): Herder Yearbook 17 (2024).

This year’s volume – with the new Publishing house Mohr Siebeck – offers a selection of current research on Johann Gottfried Herder (1744–1803). Now for the seventeenth time, this volume presents contributions on Herder’s understanding of nature, the influence of English and Scottish philosophy on Herder, his reception of the English satirist Jonathan Swift, four book reviews as well as the continuation of the Herder bibliography of primary and secondary literature.

https://www.mohrsiebeck.com/en/book/herder-yearbook-herder-jahrbuch-9783161641527

Schmidt, Johannes

Liisa Steinby, Johannes Schmidt (eds.): Forms of Temporality and Historical Time in the Work of Johann Gottfried Herder. Rutledge 2024.

This edited collection is the first volume solely dedicated to research on Johann Gottfried Herder’s understanding of history, time, and temporalities.

Although his ideas on time mark an important transition period that advanced the emergence of the modern world, scholars have rarely addressed Herder’s temporalities. In eight chapters, the volume examines and illuminates Herder’s conception of human freedom in connection with time; the importance of the concept of forces (Kräfte) for a dynamic ontology; human beings’ sensuous experience of inner and external temporality; Herder’s conception of Bildung, speculations on extra-terrestrial beings and on different perceptions of time; the mythological figure Nemesis and Herder’s view of the past and the future; the temporal dimension in Herder’s aesthetics; and Herder’s biblical studies in relationship to divine infinitude and human temporality. The volume concludes by outlining the influence of Herder’s understanding of time on following generations of thinkers.

Forms of Temporality and Historical Time in the Work of Johann Gottfried Herder is ideal for scholars, graduates, and postgraduates interested in Herder’s metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of history, as well as any scholar concerned with eighteenth-century concepts of time and the emergence of the modern world at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Schmidt, Johannes

Rainer, Godel and Johannes Schmidt (eds.): Herder Yearbook 15 (2020)

This year’s volume collects inquiries into Herder’s activities as a reviewer, his view on Homer in comparison to Wolf’s and Humboldt’s, furthermore Herder’s deliberations on a “Neue Mythologie” as well as a contribution on the Älteste Urkunde. Besides two studies elucidating the reception of Herder during the nineteenth century, the yearbook also offers editions of original Herder manuscripts: a letter to Bertuch, a poem, and an outline for a sermon. A report on Herder research in Brazil and four reviews conclude this volume.
 

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 concerns about internships, study abroad and other aspects related to the major;
  • Providing opportunities where students can network with other students and professionals, explore career paths, and broaden their knowledge of global health issues and their cultural and linguistic contexts;
  • Representing the L&IH major to Clemson University.

L&IH Society Officers (2024-2025)

President: Miah Bernard

Hi everyone! My name is Miah Bernard. I am a senior LIH major with a concentration in Spanish, and I will be graduating at the end of this semester. I love traveling and baking, and I spent my semester abroad in Quito, Ecuador. I am so excited to serve as President of the LIH Society for this semester!

Vice President: Yahir Nunez-Leija

Hey guys, my name is Yahir Nunez-Leija. I am currently serving as the Vice President this semester! I am a senior LIH major with a concentration in Spanish. I am going to Physical Therapy school right after graduation, and I went to Córdoba, Argentina for my semester abroad. I love playing sports, reading, and going to the gym.

Treasurer: Cecilia (CiCi) Viera-Atwell

“Hey guys! My name is CiCi and I am serving as this year’s Treasurer! I am a sophomore LIH major with a Spanish concentration and I’m so excited to be traveling abroad to Santiago de Compostela, Spain next year. In my free time I love to go to the gym, watch movies, and spend time with my friends! 🙂

Secretary: Valentina Perez

Hey everyone, I’m Valentina Perez, a sophomore LIH major with a Spanish concentration! I’m so excited to be going abroad to Spain next year to learn about their culture and health system! I enjoy baking, hiking, and playing with my dog!

Social Media Coordinator: Bella Hooker

Hi everyone! I’m Bella Hooker, a Freshman LIH major with a concentration in Spanish! I’m so excited to be serving as the Social Media Coordinator for the LIH Society this year! I am not sure where I am studying abroad yet, but I hope to go to Spain. I love hanging out with friends, going to the lake, and staying active!

Events Coordinator: Henry Soffronoff

Hey guys! I’m Henry Soffronoff a Senior LIH Major with a concentration in Spanish. I studied abroad in Santiago de Compostela, Spain this past year and absolutely loved it. After graduation, I’ll be working as a Medical Assistant and then hopefully heading to PA school! In my free time, I love playing soccer, traveling, and hanging out with friends.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Arelis Moore, PhD.

“Hello! I’m Arelis Moore, an associate professor of community health in the Department of Languages. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the LIH Faculty Advisor. It’s truly an honor to work with such a dedicated group of Language and International Health Students. Their commitment to service and leadership inspires me, and I have no doubt they will make a positive impact in the world as they move forward in their careers.”

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 home in the “Zone of Interest” next to the concentration camp. The film won the Best International Film at the 96th Academy Awards and the Grand Prix at Cannes.

Official Trailer 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54 

Official Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNtVaAuVYY