2024-10-04
- The School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics welcomed twenty new faculty members this fall.
2024-09-30 - When it comes to understanding language acquisition, there are few scholars as renowned as Silvina Montrul.
2024-09-27 - How do you decide which book deserves to be named the best work of French literature of the year? That’s the question students from the Department of French & Italian asked themselves this spring as they participated in FR 322: Movements and Perspectives, which centered on the 2024 US Goncourt Prize Selection.
2024-09-25 - Your first and last name are some of the first things you learn as a child, when you’re only just beginning the long journey to find your place in the world. They’re also arguably the most important. That was the key message George Reveliotis (BA, ’96, history) wanted to share when he walked into Foellinger Auditorium this May as the speaker for the SLCL Spring 2024 Convocation.
2024-09-25 - This spring, our school suffered a great loss: Luisa Elena Delgado, professor of Spanish and former director of the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
2024-09-23 - Experts at Illinois are developing a training program for interpreters, following a state law that requires qualified interpreters to be present when teachers and parents meet to discuss individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with special educational needs.
2024-09-23 - A new Korean studies scholar has joined the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures this fall, thanks in part to the support of a group of alumni.
2024-09-20 - Two faculty members from SLCL have received Birmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, Engagement, and Education (BRIDGE) Seed Fund Grants for the 2024-2025 academic year.
2024-09-20 - The inaugural U.S. Universities Arabic Midwest Debate Championship was held at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this spring.
2024-09-18 - The School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics launched a new certificate focused on building intercultural skills this fall.
2024-09-18 - Learning a language can seem daunting, especially if you’ve been out of the classroom for a while. A newly returned language program is easing some of that uncertainty by helping students from all walks of life take that first step.
2024-09-03 - John J. Bird was the first Black trustee for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, appointed in 1873, and an influential leader who advocated for the Black community in the late 19th century. Illinois emeritus professor of religion Wayne Pitard wrote a new book about Bird and his accomplishments.
2024-08-26 - Professors studying humanities, such as Mariselle Meléndez, often make deep inroads on research during the summer.
2024-08-23 - Two recent graduates and a doctoral student from the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics have received Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research, and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program builds international...
2024-08-15 - The College of LAS has announced 40 faculty promotions to take effect this fall. Several of those faculty members are from the School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics.