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Arabic, Chinese, Cinema and Media Studies, French, German Studies, Japanese, Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Unlock New Skills This Summer: Explore our 2025 Course Offerings

Gain ground and earn UMD credits through convenient 3 and 6-week summer sessions.

February 14, 2025 Language House, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Love Speaks Every Language

These SLLC students met their spouses while studying language.

February 11, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Foreign language studies are overlooked. A mandate would change that.

After spending a summer immersed in Jaipur, India, one University of Maryland student argues that language learning isn’t just a personal skill—it’s a global necessity.

January 15, 2025 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The 10 Best Books of 2024

The staff of The New York Times Book Review chooses the year’s top fiction and nonfiction, including Álvaro Enrigue's "You Dreamed of Empires".

October 29, 2024 Cinema and Media Studies, College of Arts and Humanities, French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Exploring French Art and Film: Brendan Berger’s ‘Life-Changing’ Year Abroad

The senior French and film student took in art at renowned museums and attended the Cannes Film Festival.

October 14, 2024 English, History, Russian, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2024-2025 Maya Brin Resident Maxim Osipov

The Maya Brin Residency Program is thrilled to announce the visit of Maxim Osipov.

October 10, 2024 Communication, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

2024 Mark and Heather Rosenker Lecture featuring Joe Mazza

Joe Mazza presents "Enduring Words" for the 2024 Rosenker Lecture

September 17, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Spanish and Portuguese

Honoring ‘Las Muertes’

Ana Patricia Rodríguez and two of her students highlight how D.C.’s Salvadoran diaspora uses art to grapple with painful past in new documentary

June 12, 2024 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian

PERS 251 / HIST219: Student research reflects study in Iranian modernity

A digital exhibit of student work created for PERS251 / HIST219

June 07, 2024 Arabic

Four Arabic Flagship Students Win Prestigious 2024–25 ARHU Boren Scholarships

The students will embark on two semesters of immersive language study in Meknes, Morocco.

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SLLC Persian Studies Student Recognized as 2023 Dean’s Senior Scholar

November 15, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Persian Flagship

Nathan Boyle ’24 recognized for his academic excellence.

University of Miami Newsroom

French Program Alumni receives $50,000 grant for research on Haitian women’s literature

November 13, 2023 French, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.

Maryland Today

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

November 09, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Arts and Humanities, Russian

Undergrad heads to world championships with Olympic berth on the line.

Winter Session January 2-22, 2024

November 07, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Cinema and Media Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, Arabic

Gain ground and earn UMD credits through this convenient 3-week session. Classes meet online. Current UMD students simply register. All other students must first apply.

Maryland Today

Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars Program Honors Top Students and Their Mentors

November 02, 2023 American Studies, History, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Program provides $1,500 UMD scholarships in K-12 teachers’ names.

Roshan Institute for Persian Studies shares statement by the Association for Iranian Studies

October 25, 2023 Roshan Institute for Persian Studies

With deep sorrow regarding the tragedy unfolding in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we share with you the statement put forth by the Association for Iranian Studies.

French Program announces events for French Week

October 25, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, French, Language House

In recognition of National French Week in November, the Department of French and Italian invites you to several events to celebrate the French language and culture.

Lauretta Clough, Associate Director for the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Dies at 64

October 23, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The beloved instructor and poet worked at UMD for 25 years.

The Language House debuts film series

October 12, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Language House

The Language House invites all to their International Film Series, a cinematic experience that brings the world to your screen.

SLA students and faculty at Language Science Day

October 12, 2023 School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Second Language Acquisition

SLA students and faculty present posters at Language Science Day