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Dr. Noha Ghali hosted an interactive table at the Study Abroad Fair to showcase the Morocco program, enjoying a vibrant day of connecting with students and colleagues passionate about Morocco and global learning.

Dr. Bobby Hobgood gave the keynote address, “Lighthouses and Cartographers: Language Learning as a Cultural Sanctuary,” at the 60th anniversary conference of the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina Conference in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, October 3.

Study Abroad in Japan Report Session 2026 was held on Friday, October 2, 2026, which was a great success. Approximately, 20 Participants enjoyed learning about the wide range of study abroad opportunities available in Japan through engaging student presentations and discussions. Information about scholarships specifically available for study abroad programs in Japan was also shared […]

He gave a keynote address at the Utah Language Access Conference titled “The Human Advantage in Language Access Services” on September 19, 2026

Thank you to all of our LANG faculty who participated in and volunteered at International Festival on Saturday, September 19. Students of the Chinese Program and Dr. Fang-yi Chao performed the Dragon Dance twice. Dr. Mary LaMarca and students from the French program represented France together with the French Club Mascot, our beloved Maisie, the […]

Congratulations to David Dalton for hosting a very successful Mexico East conference on Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12. The conference was attended by approximately 30 scholars from the Eastern US. It was co-hosted by University of South Carolina and UNC Charlotte. Our department was a co-sponsor.

Congratulations to Dr. Chikako Mori who was nominated for the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence. The nominiation recognizes Dr. Mori’s dedication and excellence in the classroom. Being nominated for this award reflects the impact of the facutly member’s teaching and the extent to which others in our community hold them in high regard. 

On the way to the North Pole Here Mr. Twig Branch is holding our photo on the ship “Le Commandant Charcot” on the way to the North Pole. Polar Bears and Whales made appearances.  LANG at the North Pole And here we are! Our Banner was unfurled still on board of “Le Commandant Charcot” at […]

2026 Dean’s Prize for Outstanding Research Tairen Fenhoff: Examining the rhetoric of enemyship Tairen Fenhoff, a double Major in Spanish and Communication Studies, completed Honors Program in both majors. As part of the Communication Studies Honors Program, she examined how perceived enemies were constructed through presidential campaign rally rhetoric during the closing stages of the […]

Congratulations to the Recruitment Committee for hosting a successful Professional Advisor Lunch. 12 Professional Advisors from a variety of areas including Belk College of Business, College of Arts and Architecture, College of Engineering, University College, College of Health and Human Services and College of Education as well as College of Science and CHESS enjoyed lunch and […]

Dr. Cross published his edited volume Deleuze and Affect. Deleuze and Affect brings together work from emerging and established scholars to address and reassess the role of affect in Deleuze’s work and its legacy in the critical humanities. Affects are not merely new sensations; they are, more radically, new sensibilities. They therefore have the potential to redefine the very […]

Dr. Don Cross co-edited and co-translated Catherine Malabou’s Formations. The work is an elaboration of the concept of plasticity, which has made Malabou one of the most innovative philosophers working today. Formations collects eighteen of Malabou’s early writings, spanning 1986 to 2003, within which her initial articulations of plasticity take shape. Never just an archive of precursory traces of […]

Dr. Bobby Hobgood was nominated for the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence, one of the University’s most prestigious honors, recognizing faculty members who demonstrate outstanding commitment to teaching and student success. Dr. Hobgood was nominated for the 2026 award. While the award finalists have now been selected, the provost wrote to recognize his nomination and thanked him for […]

Welcome to four new adjunct faculty members in French, Chinese, and Korean.

Dr. Parra Garcia holds  Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Michigan, an  M.F.A. in Spanish Creative Writing from the University of Iowa, as well as an M.A. in Crossways in European Humanities as part of the Erasmus Mundus Program. His teaching focuses on the development of Spanish communication and intercultural understanding through communicative activities, experiential learning, […]

 Dr. Ortega Pérez holds holds two doctorates: a Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics from UC Davis, with a Designated Emphasis in Second Language Acquisition, and a Ph.D. in Communications from the Universidad de Sevilla (Spain), as well as a Master’s in International Relations from the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía (Spain) and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from the Universidad […]

Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of Georgia at Athens. His dissertation research deals with the use of evaluation and stancetaking as resources for gay identity construction in interaction. His main field of study is pragmatics, with specific interest in discourse analytical methods, discourse markers, pragmatic variation, and expression of deictic […]

Dr. Ghali showcases her short-term, faculty-led study abroad program to Morocco at the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars’ on-campus conference on June 2. The presentation highlighted this transformative international experience, which provides students with opportunities to immerse themselves in Moroccan culture, engage with local communities, and deepen their understanding of the Arab […]

Dr. David Dalton published his third monograph Digital Activism in the Mexican Nations: Resistance, Catharsis, Transformation with Rutgers University Press.  Digital Activism in the Mexican Nations analyzes Mexico’s rich history of digital activism, which is among the most vibrant of any country in the Hispanic world. The book begins with a discussion of the Zapatista […]

Two of our wonderful Spanish alums have been recognized for their success and for contributing to their communities. Please congratulate Emily Francis and Hannah Javidi! Read the full article here.

Event Date: February 8, 2024 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Cone Center: After Hours The Department of Languages and Culture Studies is proud to announce its 7th Multi-language Poetry Slam on February 8, 2024 at 7 pm in Cone Center After Hours. All students and faculty with a passion for poetry and spoken […]

We are excited to host the Southeastern Association of Cultural Studies Conference this year at UNC Charlotte. Registration is still open to attend. Many of our own faculty and students will be presenting on topics ranging from film to literature, to translation and AI. Please visit the SEACS website for registration and details.

This year, the CUSA club hosted an activity in the recent International Education Week. On November 16, 2023 from 4:30-6:30, CUSA held an event to introduce Chinese Leisure activities, including Chinese games, tea tasting, and Tai Chi to the campus community.  The participants learned  about Chinese leisure activities and enjoyed a relaxed evening. 

Issues in Higher Education has placed the Department of Languages and Culture Studies at UNC Charlotte among the top schools for graduating undergraduate African American students. Ranked as number two, this recognition is a testament to our commitment to student engagement. Additionally, our graduate programs stand out in the region for promoting student engagement. According […]

The International Education Week at UNC Charlotte will feature movies, painting, food, culture, history and, of course, languages. Please see the following link for a detailed schedule of all the varied events across campus from November 14 through November 18. Read more here