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Welcome to the
Department of Languages & Culture Studies
 

Mission

The Department of Languages and Culture Studies offers graduate and undergraduate programs of study in strategically selected languages, literatures, and film to develop students’ language skills, cultural knowledge, literacy, and critical thinking in order to prepare its graduates for participation and leadership in an increasingly global, multicultural, and multilingual society.

Vision

The Department of Languages and Culture Studies aspires to be known for the strength of its degree offerings, its flexible curriculum that balances tradition with innovation, and its unique programs in translation and interpreting, language for specific purposes, and film studies.

Diversity Statement

The core mission of the Department of Languages and Culture Studies is to prepare our graduates for participation and leadership in an increasingly global, multicultural, and multilingual society. We embrace the promotion, discussion and understanding of diversity through our coursework, scholarship, mentoring, and in our actions and procedures.  In addition, we affirm a commitment to access and equity through inclusive actions around complex ideas and issues pertaining to all races and ethnicities; gender identities; political viewpoints; sexual orientations; special health needs; ages; belief systems; countries of origin; and socio-economic status.

 


LATEST NEWS

Latest News

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German Studies, Japanese Studies Rank Among Top In Nation

   March 29, 2019

UNC Charlotte’s German Studies and Japanese Studies are number two and four, respectively, in the nation when it comes to awarding undergraduate degrees. See the full article at Exchange Online

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International Film Festival 2019

International Film Festival 2019
   March 18, 2019

For three weeks UNC Charlotte will host the annual International Film Festival.  The event is organized by Professor Michèle Bissière, Professor of French, in collaboration with other faculty from the Department of Languages and Culture Studies.  This year's festival includes 23 films, 28 screenings and 7 special events. Funding for the event comes from numerous sources, including...

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Film Studies Student Film Screening at Festival in Toronto

   October 26, 2018

Ashley Harmon had her short film, "Lindsay in the Making," screened in the 100 Words Film Festival in Toronto this month. This was the fifth year of the festival which showcases films made with only 100 words.  Jordan Snyder, one of the festival organizers, shared the following about her participation:

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UNC Charlotte Alum is a Role Model for Success

   October 22, 2018

Emily Francis leapt from her seat in the audience of The Ellen Show and made a run for the stage. Only after she was perched alongside Ellen DeGeneres did the 2016 Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year realize that in her excitement, she hadn’t given the famous talk show host time to finish her introduction. But looking back at her journey—from a one room shack in Guatemala, to a...

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Enhance Your Resume and Job Prospects: Become an Honors Student

   October 15, 2018

The Honors Program in the Department of Languages and Culture Studies provides a unique opportunity to majors and minors in any of its language and culture disciplines to conduct field research through study abroad or applied internships. After taking a course that prepares you to do and write up research, students will have the opportunity to do experiential learning either on a study abroad...

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Join us for a day in celebration of International Translation Day

   October 5, 2018

The Department of Languages and Culture Studies will host the 3rd annual International Translation Day celebration on Friday, October 12th, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the UNC Charlotte Main Campus, College of Education, 4th Floor. The event is FREE and light refreshments will be served. The Department hosts this event to celebrate translation as...

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Open House for Juniors, Seniors, and Bachelor's Degree Holders

   September 25, 2018
Want to know more about UNC Charlotte's Graduate Certificate in Translating? Interested in Latin American Studies or a Master's in Spanish? Join us for the Annual Open House hosted by the Department of Languages and Culture Studies. When - Friday, October 12, 2018, at 09:20-09:40​; Where - College of Education Building, Room 434 (COED 434); Who - This Open House is for students interested in...

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GRAND OPENING FOR THE LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER

   August 22, 2018

Faculty, Staff, and Colleagues from across the University gathered on Wednesday, August 15 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Language Resource Center.  This summer, the facilty experience a complete remodelling to better meet the needs of faculty and students.  The event featured a timeline retrospective of the transformation which began in Fall 2014. The event concluded with a...

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Complete Transformation of Language Resource Center Underway

   July 10, 2018

Renovation and transformation are two commonly used words in the Department of Languages and Culture Studies.  During the summer of 2017, the Department has experienced significant renovation of physical space, with the addition of the Confucius Institute which opened in Fall 2017, along with the addition of a new classroom and a new conference room. ...

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Spring Break Study Abroad in Paris

   June 29, 2018
Paris is the perfect place to explore 2000+ years of French civilization. In this course you will discover the city's Gallo-Roman past, its medieval history and magnificent cathedrals, and the age of the Sun King at Versailles. You will wander the grand...

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