Department of Modern Languages and Literature News

Haidar Khezri, an Kurdish-born scholar and assistant professor of Middle Eastern studies at UCF, shares insight into the unrest in Iran following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was arrested for improperly wearing her hijab.

Often confused with Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is an important day in the country’s history, but the party celebrating the date in the United States is much bigger than any observance south of the border.

Spanish Professor Tyler Fisher makes the case for unity between STEM and language arts — and what students can do to make the most out of whichever field they choose.

Collaborations of the digital and humanities worlds will be presented at an international gathering Nov. 3-4 at the University of Central Florida to look at…

An intensive three-week program to teach Russian language and culture to Central Florida residents will be offered free this summer at UCF. The goal of…

Paolo Giordano, Neil E. Euliano Endowed Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures, is the recipient of the American Association of Teachers of Italian Award for…