Study a modern language, and explore a variety of writers from across the globe, with our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree. (reading.ac.uk)
This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language - choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish - alongside your studies in English literature. (reading.ac.uk)
You'll be taught by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and the Department of English Literature , both of which prioritise learning in small seminar groups. (reading.ac.uk)
In the National Student Survey 2023, 98% of students in the Department of Languages and Cultures and 94% of students in the Department of English Literature said our teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things. (reading.ac.uk)
100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions - Modern Languages and Linguistics). (reading.ac.uk)
The study of modern languages and literatures provides individuals the opportunity to learn a language while exploring the culture, literature, and history of the culture from which the language derives. (trinity.edu)
Located in the department of Modern Languages and Literatures, the program includes modern languages and spans the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. (trinity.edu)
For students to develop a useful proficiency in a foreign language during their time at Swarthmore, the department of Modern Languages and Literatures strongly recommends that new-language learners start with a beginner class during their first year. (swarthmore.edu)
Susan Westhafer Furukawa, Associate Professor of Japanese and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures published her book The Afterlife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Historical Fiction and Popular Culture in Japan (Harvard, 2022) in March. (beloit.edu)
A degree in modern languages, literatures, and cultures at Mount Allison exposes you to the practical study of language within small class sizes to provide an opportunity to acquire many skills that will serve you well in your future endeavours: superior communicative competence, cultural awareness, and aesthetic literacy. (schoolfinder.com)
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is composed of five areas: French, German, Hispanic studies, Japanese, and linguistics. (schoolfinder.com)
The college was founded by the East India Company to offer instruction to British civil servants in the laws, customs, religions, languages, and literatures of India in order to cope with the increasing demands of fast-growing administrative machinery. (indianetzone.com)
Your submission to Department of Modern Languages and Literatures has been sent. (petersons.com)
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures / Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting. (petersons.com)
The Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures has setup a scholarship for graduate students. (ttu.edu)
The course is offered at the Centre for Languages and Literature, Lund University. (lu.se)
Cultures3
The comparative literature minor incorporates the study of world cultures and their literary texts, examining international and cross-cultural perspectives. (trinity.edu)
Modern and even classical works also allow us to better understand other cultures. (notsalmon.com)
As mentioned above, literature lets us explore different experiences, cultures, and points of view. (notsalmon.com)
Approach4
Rather than taking a purely chronological approach to the content, the chapters survey the state of the field through a number of pressing issues and themes, examining the ways in which it is possible to read modern Japanese literature and situate it in relation to critical theory. (routledge.com)
In this original, interdisciplinary approach to evil in French literature, Damian Catani links literary depictions of evil with cultural events to chart a history of the concept in some of the most important texts in modern literature. (bloomsbury.com)
Its interdisciplinary approach opens new perspectives on modern Arabic literature and art alike. (reichert-verlag.de)
Judgement and approach · provide a perspective on Greek society within a certain area and make a comparison with Swedish circumstances · take a critical position on the sources studied within the course and on their own acquisition of knowledge within modern Greek. (lu.se)
Bengali2
The establishment of Hindu College in 1817 and the replacing of Persian by English as the language of the law and the increasing use of Bengali were other landmarks which encouraged the introduction of modern education and the development of the language of the people. (indianetzone.com)
It was, Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833) who laid the real foundation of modern Bengali prose. (indianetzone.com)
Sanskrit3
The nascent beginnings of modern Kannada literature can be traced to the early 19th century under the stewardship of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, the ruler of the princely state of Mysore, and court poets who attempted to steer away from the ancient champu form of prose and popularize prose renderings of Sanskrit epics and plays. (wikipedia.org)
Early dramatic literatures were translations from Sanskrit (Shakuntala, 1869) and English (Macbeth, King Lear and Romeo and Juliet). (wikipedia.org)
Reading material, during this time, was translated from the Sanskrit classics as well as from foreign literature, and dictionaries and grammars were compiled. (indianetzone.com)
Department1
The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in modern Chinese literature and culture from the late 19th century through the contemporary period. (chronicle.com)
Content1
Like many other goods, literature began to be sold in retail packages - readymade bookbindings that conveyed the character of the literary content of the book. (lu.se)
Studies13
Within this multimedia and socio-historical context, we will consider what drama in particular has to offer now and in the future: this subject is therefore cross-listed by Literature and Comparative Media Studies, and can help satisfy the theater history requirement for the Theater Arts major. (mit.edu)
This handbook will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian Studies, Literature, Sociology, Critical Theory, and History. (routledge.com)
Trinity's German studies program offers intensive language training and comprehensive study of German literature, art, culture, politics, and ideas. (trinity.edu)
You will also find anthologies of literary texts, selected studies on Modern Greek literature and issues related to the study of translation, as well as materials for the support of the teaching of literature. (greek-language.gr)
This book aims at introducing interarts studies to Middle Eastern studies and, at the same time, hopes to widen the horizon of interarts studies, which represents an interdisciplinary field of research in comparative literature. (reichert-verlag.de)
After methodological considerations and preliminary thoughts on changing notions of literature and art in the modern Arab world, the book focuses on three case studies, examining the rapport of Arab writers with art, be it as an art critic, an art lover, or an artist in his/her own right. (reichert-verlag.de)
The book is addressed at scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies, comparative literature, art history, and cultural history, as well as at a general public interested in literature and art beyond the Western canon. (reichert-verlag.de)
She studied Oriental Studies at Oxford University (DPhil 2005) and Comparative Literature and Arabic Studies at the Free University of Berlin (MA 2000). (reichert-verlag.de)
Her research interests are in modern and contemporary literature and art in the Arab world, interrelations of word and image, politics and art, book art, collection and museum studies, gender studies, cultural memory and history. (reichert-verlag.de)
Band, a renowned Jewish studies and humanities scholar, writes on such topics as: literature in historic context, interpretations of Hasidic tales and other traditional texts, Zionism, S.Y. Agnon and other important Israeli writers, anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, Jewish studies, and the Jewish community. (alljewishlinks.com)
Scholars and students of Jewish studies and literature - particularly Jewish literature - won't want to miss this remarkable collection. (alljewishlinks.com)
A systematic review and meta-analysis carried out in 2013 reported a total of 8763 cases from 50 literature studies published since 1956. (who.int)
Furthermore, the course includes expanded studies of modern Greek literary history and culture. (lu.se)
Translations1
In addition: bibliographical guides to literary journals, Modern Greek short stories of the last several decades, and literary translations (from, and into, Modern Greek). (greek-language.gr)
Prose2
With the standardization of modern prose, the earliest original social fictions were Suryakantha by Lakshman Gadagkar (1892) and Indira Bai by Gulvadi Venkata Rao (1899). (wikipedia.org)
In him modern Indian literature came of age, not only in poetry but in prose as well. (indianetzone.com)
Arabic3
It in particular looks at Jabra Ibrahim Jabra, Abd al-Rahman Munif and Etel Adnan who contributed profoundly to modern Arabic literature in the second half of the twentieth century. (reichert-verlag.de)
In reading across modern Arabic literature and art the book sets out to study artistic practices, be they word or image oriented, in context and thus contributes to a better understanding of modern Arabic literature and art beyond the confines of the single disciplines. (reichert-verlag.de)
Modern Kannada literature refers to the body of literature written in the Kannada language, a language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka. (wikipedia.org)
The impetus to modern literature came from a Western-style education and the Christian missionaries who relied on the local language to propagate the gospel. (wikipedia.org)
With the turn of the 20th century, B. M. Srikantaiah ('B. M. Sri'), regarded by some as the "Father of modern Kannada literature", gave the call for writing originals in modern Kannada, emancipating the language from ancient courtly classics and stressing the need for the influence of English literature. (wikipedia.org)
Lists English-language articles, books, doctoral dissertations and reviews published since 1920 anywhere in the world pertaining to bibliography, English language, traditional culture and English Literature. (google.com)
Students who study French will gain mastery of the language, knowledge of the culture, and an understanding of the topics in literature through the centuries. (trinity.edu)
Trinity's Spanish major is comprised of mastery of the language, knowledge of the culture, and understanding the literature. (trinity.edu)
This course is open to all students with an interest in French literature and culture who are registered for the Beginners' course in French language or have a very basic knowledge of French. (abdn.ac.uk)
This brochure by the Modern Language Association is directed primarily to college students. (swarthmore.edu)
The Language Media Lab provides resources to enhance the study of foreign language, literature, and culture at Swarthmore College. (swarthmore.edu)
At least 16 credits of those required for the modified liberal arts major in a modern language must be taken at Oakland University. (oakland.edu)
A literature search using PubMed and Google Scholar search engines located 757 English-language articles within the fields of internal medicine, surgery and trauma originating from Qatar between the years 1993 and 2013. (who.int)
In the course, students read the literature studied in both the original language and in translation. (lu.se)
Participants will be introduced to the coverage, precision and quality of different search engines and learn how to improve their literature searches through a structured customisation of keywords and the use of different search operators. (lu.se)
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern - Volume 13 by Mabie et al. (gutenberg.org)
Fictions1
Based on the second half of the Masterpieces of World Literature edX MOOC, this short literature course examines how writers reach beyond national and linguistic boundaries as worldly readers and travelers, and how their modern fictions rise to the status of world literature. (edx.org)
Students4
The course is designed to suit students who have some experience of studying literature, culture and film and those with no prior knowledge. (abdn.ac.uk)
Students are taught to read short stories by canonical and well-known writers of Turkish literature. (nyu.edu)
The goal of the course is to enhance the doctoral students' knowledge in literature searching. (lu.se)
The course also includes computer and experiment laboratory exercises in order to introduce the students to methods used in modern nuclear physics. (lu.se)
History4
Paying particular attention to the importance of nationalism, group categorization, and science in shaping modern life, much of their drama suggests that current events are inseparable from a larger cultural history. (mit.edu)
In this context one of the most important achievements of Catani's work is to demonstrate that literature, as a discourse of knowledge that can intersect with science, theology, politics, and history, deserves to play a decisive role in deepening and complexifying the terms of public debate. (bloomsbury.com)
In this chapter, we analyze Finnish and Swedish economic history research on these countries' common past (prior to 1809) and the early modern era (defined here as between 1500 and 1850). (lu.se)
The body in the library : a literary history of modern medicine / Iain Bamforth. (who.int)
Contemporary2
These masterpieces of modern world literature take part in a tradition of weaving small stories into ambitious projects-one that reaches back to medieval tales and extends forward to contemporary novels. (edx.org)
Even though it was published more than a century ago, The Scarlet Plague feels contemporary because it allows modern readers to reflect on the worldwide fear of pandemics, a fear that remains very much alive. (cdc.gov)
Examines1
In contrast to the earlier Indira Bai (1899), this work examines the modern education system from a Gandhian viewpoint. (wikipedia.org)
Context2
You will learn about a number of the themes and styles of modern French literature and culture and will be able to relate texts to their socio-historical context as well as developing your essay writing skills. (abdn.ac.uk)
In this wide-ranging exploration of evil in literature and film, Catani sets changing moral positions in historical context to create a rich survey of responses to this perennial theme. (bloomsbury.com)
Perspectives2
Often, literature is an ideal medium through which we can explore other perspectives and lifestyles, without having to directly experience them ourselves. (notsalmon.com)
Literature allows us to immerse ourselves in unique stories, experiences, and perspectives. (notsalmon.com)
Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences. (edx.org)
I would like to receive email from HarvardX and learn about other offerings related to Modern Masterpieces of World Literature. (edx.org)
The multiple fictionalized histories of Hideyoshi published as serial novels and novellas before, during, and immediately after World War II reflect the complicated yet inextricable ties between nation-building and popular historical fiction in Japan and demonstrate how imaginative re-presentations of Japan's past have been used by various actors throughout the modern era. (beloit.edu)
The progress of modern Indian literature has been noticeable by definite characteristics, some of which it shares with modern literatures over the world. (indianetzone.com)
Literature challenges us to think outside of the box, imagine scenarios and situations that may not exist in the real world, and consider different viewpoints. (notsalmon.com)
Through literature, we can imagine new opportunities and possibilities, helping us to develop the creative problem-solving skills needed to excel in today's rapidly changing world. (notsalmon.com)
However, they have remained largely unexplored when it comes to literature and art in the Arab world. (reichert-verlag.de)
Researchers2
The Routledge Handbook of Modern Japanese Literature draws from an international array of established experts in the field as well as promising young researchers. (routledge.com)
Researchers have studied loneliness as a modern health epidemic which is associated with myriad negative health effects, yet the literature lacks evidence of loneliness' correlates, including incivility, in the workplace. (cdc.gov)
Literary texts1
It then sets out to read selected literary texts relationally, across the fields of literature and art, breaking with conventional ways of reading as well as seeing. (reichert-verlag.de)
Early1
Using extensive bibliometric databases, we show that even when they focus on the early modern era, economic historians most often analyze Finland and Sweden in terms of their modern borders. (lu.se)
Classical1
The disciplines of classical scholarship were established in their modern form between 1300 and 1600, and Virgil was a test case for many of them. (cambridge.org)
Japanese1
The Routledge Handbook is particularly refreshing because it does not tackle Japanese literature from an exclusively chronological perspective. (routledge.com)
Writers1
In addition, the Sahitya Akademi Award, the second-highest award for literature granted by the Government of India, has been conferred upon Kannada writers fifty times. (wikipedia.org)
Spaces1
Objects such as packages and bookbindings took on an increasingly important place in the public and private spaces of modern society, spreading new imagery and symbolic messages. (lu.se)