Baker Promoted
Julie Baker was promoted to Senior Teaching Faculty of French. Dr. Baker is the director of the French Intensive Language Program, and her specialties include French and Francophone language and culture.
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Russian Game Night
Thursdays 7-8 p.m. in THC 348
January 23 through April 10
No game nights on February 27 & March 13
Students come together for evenings of Russian games, tea, snacks, and Russian music hosted by Russian studies. A relaxed community-building opportunity for students to practice their Russian or to just hang out with other students interested in Russian studies.
This event is open to students of all levels of Russian. Whether you are a native speaker or only know the word “DA,” come spend the evening with good friends, good music, and good games!
Global Studio & Self-Directed Language Acquisition
The Global Studio is available to help members of the University of Richmond community use technology to enhance language learning and effectively communicate across cultures. We offer a variety of services including placement testing, self-directed language study, and a variety of technology and online resources that are available for student and faculty use.
Languages offered routinely offered through the SDLAP include Persian (Farsi/Dari), modern Hebrew, and Turkish. Students preparing for or returning from study or service abroad may also use the SDLAP to begin or continue the study of a language not included in the University’s regular course offerings. Languages studied through the SDLAP have included Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Korean, Dutch, and Swedish.
Faculty Highlights
Gao Published
Gengsong Gao, associate professor of Chinese studies, published "Fan Engagement with Chinese Celebrities’ Political Signaling on Weibo" in the Journal of Contemporary China.
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Weist Awarded
Caroline Weist, associate professor of German studies, received the 2024 Distinguished Educator Award from the University of Richmond at Colloquy.
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Bertucci Awarded
Sonja Bertucci, assistant professor of languages, literatures, and cultures (film studies), was awarded the Special Jury Award for Inspirational Filmmaking for the film The Diamond Couple at the 2024 Arizona International Film Festival.
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Feature Stories
October 28, 2024
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Richmond marks decades of civic learning
As the Bonner Center commemorates its 20th anniversary, their Civic Fellows program has also reached a significant milestone, with more than 200 students engaging through internships worldwide.
October 22, 2024
Student Experience
Study abroad for all Spiders
EnCompass celebrates five years of creating opportunities for students to participate in international travel.
July 30, 2024
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Summer postcards
Students learn while culturally immersed in faculty-led study abroad experiences.
July 9, 2024
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Language study from Arabic to Zulu
Global studio director brings the world to UR language students.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Carole Weinstein International Center
211 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8096
Fax: (804) 287-6446
Department Chair: Dr. Kasongo Kapanga
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Jaime Rung