News Releases
Dr. Mattza Earns ADFL External Reviewer Certificate
Dr. Mattza Earns ADFL External Reviewer Certificate
Dr. Christian Fernandez's New Book: Approaches to Teaching the Works of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
A new co-edited book on Inca Garcilaso de la Vega by Professor Christian Fernández has been published by the Modern Languages Association of America (MLA).
Dr. Laura Martins' New Book Chapter
Dr. Laura Martins has just published a new book.
Professor Rafael Orozco's Newest Accomplishment
Professor Rafael Orozco is now an Associate Editor of the International Journal of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest.
Dr. Colomina Almiñana's Recent Publications
View Dr. Juan Colombian Almiñana's recent publications.
Video: Educational Impacts of Connecting Cultural Events to Course Curriculum
Dr. Alex Torres, Assistant Director of Latinx Affairs, partnered with Dr. Claudia Sanford, Spanish Instructor, and her students and created a video about the educational impacts of connecting cultural events to course curriculum.
Dr. Andrea Morris' Presentation: Migration, Nation, and Identity in the Caribbean
Dr. Andrea Morris, Associate Professor of Spanish, will present in an invited lecture at the annual symposium of the Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies Program at the University of Kentucky: Migration, Nation, and Identity in the Caribbean. Please note the event is held in the University of Kentucky.
Professor Colomina-Almiñana Publishes New Article
Professor Orozco Publishes Article on Subject Pronoun Expression
Professor Orozco Publishes Article on Subject Pronoun Expression
Dr. Chirumbolo's Newest Publication
"Rural, urban and industrial landscapes in Ottiero Ottieri's La linea gotica. Taccuino 1948-1958 (1962) and Alberto Bevilacqua's La califfa (1964)." Italian Industrial Literature and Film. Perspectives on the Representation of Postwar Labor. Edited by Carlo Baghetti, Jim Carter and Lorenzo Marmo. London: Peter Lang, 2021. 177-192.
Qiancheng Li published two new books
Qiancheng Li, professor of Chinese, has published two books.
John Pizer's newest published book: Ambivalent Literary Farewells to the German Democratic Republic
Our professor of German, John Pizer, has published a book: Ambivalent Literary Farewells to the German Democratic Republic. Here's the abstract of the book: This study reverses the question implicit in title of Christa Wolf's now-canonical 1990 novella Was bleibt (What remains), looking instead at what was lost during the process of German reunification. It argues that, in their work during and after the Wende, most literary authors from both East and West Germany responded ambivalently to the reunification. Many felt, on the one hand, a keen sense of loss as the GDR dissolved and an expanded Federal Republic summarily absorbed former Eastern Germany. They mourned the ideals of democratic socialism, tolerance, and internationalism that the GDR had held dear, as well as the country's rich cultural life. On the other hand, however, they recognized that the GDR was a fundamentally corrupt surveillance state whose industry weighed heavily on the environment while failing to buoy the country's economy. By looking at works by some of the most important authors from either side of the border, this study shows that those who unequivocally embraced the reunification were clearly in the minority.
Rafael Orozco appointed to represent Faculty Senate on the LSU Press Committee
The department congratulates Rafael Orozco, professor and chair, for his appointment to represent the University Faculty Senate on the LSU Press Committee. He will serve primarily as an advisory group to the LSU Press and the administration of the University in matters relating to the LSU Press. His term begins in August 2021 and will end in August 2024.
Peru celebrates its Independence Day
Today, Peru celebrates its Independence Day. It's not only the Peruvian Independence Day but also its Bicentennial Day, two hundred years since the Argentinian General San Martín proclaimed national independence from the colonial power of Spain. Congratulations, Perú!
Claudia Sanford successfully defended her doctorate thesis at New Mexico State University
Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures congratulates Claudia Sanford, our Spanish instructor, for successfully defending her doctorate dissertation: Intercultural Competence Awareness and Acquisition Through Foreign Language Education: A Mixed Methods Study in an Institution of Higher Education Introductory Language and Culture Course, on Thursday, June 25, 2021, at New Mexico State University. Sanford majors in curriculum and instruction with the language, literacy, and culture option and education learning technologies concentration.
Dr. Christian Fernández's Newest Book Chapter: A los ataúdes, a los ataúdes: Violencia histórica, ideología y nación en la poesía de Pablo Guevara
Professor Christian Fernández' most recent chapter in a book in commemoration of the bicentennial celebration of the 200 years of the independence of Perú, July 28, 1821. "A los ataúdes, a los ataúdes: Violencia histórica, ideología y nación en la poesía de Pablo Guevara." In Golpe, furia, Perú: Poesía y nación. Paolo de Lima ed. Lima: Editorial Horizonte, 2021. 59-71.
The Department Congratulates our Recent Graduates for Receiving the Distinguished Communicator Medal
The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures congratulates Olivia DeVille and Abigail Dorow, both graduated with a degree in Spanish, for receiving the LSU Distingiushed Communicator Medal. The following is information on the award: Distinguished Communicator Medal During May 2021 Commencement, 53 graduates across eight colleges received the LSU Distinguished Communicator Medal. Recipients of this honor are outstanding writers and speakers, with a strong command of visual literacy and technological communication. LSU Distinguished Communicators also graduate with the LSU Communicator Certificate, launched in Fall 2018. This distinction is the first of its kind in the nation and is sponsored by LSU Communication across the Curriculum (CxC), a nationally recognized program for its excellence in enhancing learning experiences and improving students' communication skills across all disciplines.
Rebecca Carrero-Figueroa will Receive Her PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
Congratulations to our instructor, Rebecca Carrero-Figueroa, for successfully defending her dissertation titled "El binomio historia y ficción en Duerme de Carmen Boullosa, La novia oscura de Laura Restrepo y Nadie me verá llorar de Cristina Rivera Garza." She will receive her PhD in Hispanic Studies from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras this summer.
LECTURE: Comentarios al libro Medio Siglo con Borges de Mario Vargas LLosa
Professor Christian Fernández will give a lecture on the last book by Peruvian Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas LLosa on May 4 at 7:30 PM. the title of the lecture is "Comentarios al libro Medio Siglo con Borges de Mario Vargas LLosa." the lecture is part of the I Feria Internacional del Libro Agrario, organized by the Universidad Nacional Agraria de la Molina, Lima, Perú. You may view the talk live in Fondo Editorial UNALM's Facebook page.
Distinguished Communicator Medal
Dr. Christian Fernández's Newest Journal Article: Medio siglo con Borges, o el doble rasero crítico de Mario Vargas Llosa.
Dr. Christian Fernández, associate professor Spanish, has published an article, Medio siglo con Borges, o el doble rasero crítico de Mario Vargas Llosa.
LECTURE: Symposium on Inca Garcilaso
Friday, April 23, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Professor Christian Fernández will be participating in the Symposium on Inca Garcilaso with the lecture: "El Inca Garcilaso, autor de la nación Peruana." This symposium is one of the many activities for the celebration of the bicentennial independence of Perú.
EVENT: German for Careers Event, Th 4/22, 2PM
The German Program in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at LSU is inviting students to participate in "German for Careers," an event for high schoolers and college students to learn how German can benefit them in their careers. Zoom session, Thursday, April 22, from 2 to 2.50pm CST.
Dr. Corrada Curry's New Poem: "Pensieri fra due mondi." (Thoughts Between two Worlds)
Dr. Corrada Curry, instructor of French and Italian, has a published new poem, "Pensieri fra due mondi." (Thoughts Between two Worlds).
Dr. Corrada Curry's New Poem: Poems in the Anthology: "Come le foglie" (Like leaves)
Dr. Corrada Cury, professor of French and Italian, has published a new poem, Poems in the Anthology: "Come le foglie" (Like leaves).
Dr. Juan Colomina-Almiñana's New Book: Language Patterns in Spanish and Beyond: Structure, Context and Development
Dr. Juan Colomina-Almiñana, instructor of Linguistics and Spanish, has co-edited a new book, Language Patterns in Spanish and Beyond: Structure, Context and Development.
Dr. Juan Colomina-Almiñana's New Book: Variation and Evolution: Aspects of language contact and contrast across the Spanish-speaking world
Dr. Juan Colomina-Almiñana, instructor of Linguistics and Spanish, has co-edited a new book, Variation and Evolution: Aspects of language contact and contrast across the Spanish-speaking world.
Dr. Juan Colomina-Almiñana's Newest Journal Article: Bias? Who is Bias? Comments to Dellśen
Dr. Juan Colomina-Almiñana, instructor of Linguistics and Spanish, has published an article, Bias? Who is Bias? Comments to Dellśen.
EVENT: Regenerating Catalan Identity
The Hispanic Studies Program, the Department of World Languages and Cultures, and the International Studies Program invite you to the lecture "Regenerating Catalan Identity" by Professor Rosi Song (Durham University, UK).
Dr. Michelle Zerba's New Book: Modern Odysseys: Cavafy, Woolf, Césaire, and a Poetics of Indirection
Dr. Michelle Zerba, professor of English and classical studies, has published a new book, Modern Odysseys: Cavafy, Woolf, Césaire, and a Poetics of Indirection. You may find the book at https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Odysseys-Indirection-Classical-Identitie/dp/0814214649/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=michelle+zerba&qid=1614184054&s=books&sr=1-5
Dr. Andrea Morris's New Book: Migrant and Tourist Encounters: The Ethics of Im/mobility in 21st Century Dominican and Cuban Cultures
Dr. Andrea Morris, associate professor, has published a book, Migrant and Tourist Encounters: The Ethics of Im/mobility in 21st Century Dominican and Cuban Cultures. You can find the book at https://www.routledge.com/Migrant-and-Tourist-Encounters-The-Ethics-of-Immobility-in-21st-Century/Morris/p/book/9780367503789
Prof. Rafael Orozco's Newest Journal Article: Variable subject pronoun expression revisited: This is what the Paisas do
Prof. Rafael Orozco, department chair and professor of Spanish, has published an article, Variable Subject Pronoun Expression Revisited: This Is What The Paisas Do.
Dr. Mark Wagner's Newest Journal Article: Muslim-Jewish Sexual Liaisons Remembered and Imagined in 20th-Century Yemen
Dr. Mark Wagner, professor of Arabic, has published an article, Muslim-Jewish Sexual Liaisons Remembered and Imagined in 20th-Century Yemen, in the International Journal of Middle East Studies! You can find the article at https://doi.org/10.1017/S0020743820001105.
Dr. Mark Wagner's Newest Book Chapter, Rabbi Salim Shabazi and Sufism: Synthesis or Juxtaposition?
Dr. Mark Wagner, professor of Arabic, has published a book chapter in Esoteric Transfer and Constructions, titled Rabbi Salim Shabazi and Sufism: Synthesis or Juxtaposition? You may find the book at the following link: https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9783030617875.
EVENT: The Arbitration: A Play by Menander
On Sunday, April 11, beginning at 3 p.m., a cast of LSU students (plus one grumpy LSU professor), all under the direction of Marie Plunkett (LSU Classics '21), will be performing Menander's Arbitration (Ἐπιτρέποντες/Epitrepontes) live on campus at, appropriately, the LSU Greek Theater.
Literary Studies: Why the Humanities Matter? - A Workshop with Frederick A. De Armas
International Colloquium (April 9)
Coloquio internacional "Aproximaciones Interdisciplinarias a la Literatura Áurea. 9 de abril de 2021 - Via Zoom. Para acceder al programa del coloquio y registrarse para participar visite, https://medgoldenage.mla.hcommons.org/2021/03/24/aproximaciones-interdisciplinarias-a-la-literatura-aurea International Colloquium "Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Spanish Golden Age", April 9, 2021 - Via Zoom. To access the program and register to participate, please visit https://medgoldenage.mla.hcommons.org/2021/03/24/aproximaciones-interdisciplinarias-a-la-literatura-aurea
Classical Arabic Literature - ARAB 3801 - Fall 2021
Zoom Lecture by Dr. Fernando Rosenberg - Human Rights Documentary, Beyond the Human
Don Quixote via Zoom!
Meet us on March 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to talk about the Spanish novel Don Quijote and it's representations in film, music and painting with college students and professors in Michigan and Mississippi, This event is in Spanish only. For further details contact Prof. Carmela Mattza at cmattza@lsu.edu Topic: Don Quijote Time: Mar 5, 2021 02:30 PM-3:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://lsu.zoom.us/j/99853616347?pwd=QTZyR2d0RWRKcmlqdVgyOWxRbkM0Zz09 Meeting ID: 998 5361 6347 Passcode: Quixote25
Don Quixote - Public Lecture by Frederick A. De Armas (April 7, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.)
A Workshop with Frederick A. De Armas (April 8 at 3:00 p.m)
Thursday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom This workshop focuses on current research trends and challenges in the humanities. For details, please contact Dr. Carmela Mattza at cmattza@lsu.edu. Sponsored by the Eric Voegelin Institute, the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, Comparative Literature, and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences Strategic Excellence Fund.
International Colloquium (April 9 at 9:30 a.m.)
This is a colloquium and roundtable that seeks to bring together college faculty whose area of expertise is Early Modern Spain and who are currently teaching in Louisiana or Gulf Atlantic states.
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures would like to congratulate Dr. Laura Martins
She has received support from the Strategic Excellence Funds to organize a lecture by Professor Fernando Rosenberg (Brandeis University). The title of his lecture "Human Rights Documentary. Beyond the Human", on March 16 at 4:30 pm. Please contact Dr. Martins at martins@lsu.edu for more information.
Spanish Conversation Table
Themag Recognizes Dr. Albert Watanabe as One of LSU's Favorite Instructors
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures would like to congratulate Dr. Albert Watanabe for Themag's, a magazine by The Reveille, recognition as one of LSU's favorite instructors in the winter 2020 issue.
Rafael Orozco Appointed co-chair of the Linguistic Society of America's Committee on Ethnic Diversity in Linguistics Nominations Subcommittee
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures congratulates Professor Rafael Orozco the opportunity to serve as co-chair of the Linguistic Society of America's Committee on Ethnic Diversity in Linguistics Nominations Subcommittee.
Meghan Hodges Receives the Departmental Award for Outstanding Graduate Student for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures would like to congratulate Meghan Hodges, Hispanic Studies graduate student, with the departmental Award for Outstanding Graduate Student for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Departmental Award Committee was impressed by Hodges' efforts to excel as a graduate student.
How Languages Saved Me: An Exemplary Story of Survival
Orphaned in Poland at the age of thirteen, Tadeusz "Tad" Haska survived World War II on the run, narrowly evading the Nazis every step of the way. After the war, he daringly escaped jail by the Soviet Secret Police, fled to Sweden and launched an elaborate plan to smuggle his wife in a coffin on an all-male naval ship. Discover how Tad's knowledge of nine languages helped him survive in the face of unspeakable adversity. A Zoom presentation by LSU alumna, Stefanie Naumann, PhD Professor of Management at the Eberhardt School of Business University of the Pacific, Stockton, California This event is sponsored by LSU Departments of Foreign Languages & Literatures, French Studies, and History
Spanish, New course in high school in China (From La Vanguardia)
The Spanish Royal Academy (RAE) wants to participate in the explosion of Spanish that will came in the near future in China. The Academy has inaugurated its first Center for the Study of the Spanish Language at the University of Shanghai. This is the result of the incorporation of Spanish as part of the curriculum in the Chinese high School.
The Italian-American Experience
Throughout the semester we will examine the Italian American experience by analyzing historical, cultural, literary and cinematic representations.
Photography in Times of a Pandemic: Latin American Writers in Quarantine
This event is a talk about the experience of photographing writers remotely during the pandemic.
ELAN For Linguistics Workshop
This workshop is intended for faculty only. The workshop is an event jointly organized by the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures and the Linguistics program to learn how to use ELAN to annotate and transcribe audio or video recordings. The event is on Friday, October 30th at 3 PM. Jose Rojas and Latasha Valenzuela-Hernandez will be the presenters of the workshop. To RSVP, please email Jose at jrojas4@lsu.edu
Imaginar la nación: Güiraldes, Gallegos, Lugones y Borges by Dr. Christian Fernandez
The presentation for Dr. Christian Fernandez's book Imaginar la nación: Güiraldes, Gallegos, Lugones y Borges will take place in the 5th book Fest in Lima, Peru on October 9 at 7:00 pm. It will be livestreamed through the publisher's Facebook page.
Dr. Carmela Mattza Received the Tiger Athletic Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Award
Dr. Carmela Mattza, Associate Professor of Spanish, was selected to be a recipient of the Tiger Athletic Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Award, which recognizes faculty with an excellent record in undergraduate teaching. The award was judged by an HSS Faculty Senate Committee.
Dr. Dorota Heneghan Appointed as Interim Director of the Program in Comparative Literature for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
Dr. Dorota Heneghan, Associate Professor of Spanish and specialist in Modern Peninsular Literature and Culture, will serve as Interim Director of Comparative Literature for the 2020-2021 academic year.