News & Events
2023 News & Events
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Fall 2023 Events
All events related to our department (not including student clubs) are for current USF students only unless stated otherwise.
November 3, 2023Events
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FOX 13 Features Dr. Matthew Kessler, Applied Linguistics Professor, Unpacking the Role of AI in Education
Dr. Matthew Kessler Featured in FOX 13. Watch on FOX 13's website.
October 5, 2023Department News
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USF linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbots
After examining the ability of linguistic experts to differentiate AI from human-generated writing, Matthew Kessler is integrating more hands-on projects in his classroom.
September 7, 2023Department News
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M.A. program in applied linguistics graduate, Ghadah Rahman, selected by U.S. Department of State for prestigious English language teaching fellowship
One of our recent graduates from our MA program in Applied Linguistics, Ghadah Rahman, was recently awarded a prestigious Teaching Fellowship as part of the U.S. Department of State's English Language Fellow Program.
August 30, 2023Alumni News
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World Languages celebrates Latin culture with annual Spanish Fair
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of World Languages hosted its 13th Annual Spanish Fair and Expo in April. The fair, which began in 2007, showcases the department’s graduate and undergraduate Spanish programs and provides an opportunity for USF and surrounding Tampa community groups to conduct outreach.
May 24, 2023Events
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Spring 2023 Events
All events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current USF students only unless stated otherwise.
April 10, 2023Events
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Recent grad and Fulbright Scholar Margaret "Margo" Maliwat teaches English in Spain
Margaret (Margo) Maliwat, a recent graduate from the USF College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in World Languages and Cultures, has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program English Teaching Assistantship to Spain.
March 2, 2023Alumni News