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Faculty and students at the September La Table Française.

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

 Dr. Matthew Kessler Featured in FOX 13.

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

“Los Infiltrados” Director Alex Rivera (left) with Dr. Pablo Brescia, professor and organizer of the annual Spanish Fair and Expo. (Photo by Alessandra Casanova)

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

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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

Margaret (Margo) Maliwat

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

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Fall 2022 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.

December 14, 2022Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Ph.D. Student Yaqian Jiang Graduates With a Position as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English at Middle Tennessee UniversityArticle Title

Dr. Yaqian Jiang graduated from our Ph.D. program in Spring 2022 with a position as an adjunct professor in the Department of English at Middle Tennessee University.

May 23, 2022Alumni News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Spring/Summer 2022 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 23, 2022Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Anna Stepanyan Receives Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant

Anna received one of the four Spring 2022 Provost's Awards for outstanding teaching by a Graduate Teaching Assistant!

April 18, 2022Alumni News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Defense of a Master’s Thesis: Sarah Monsalve

Sarah Monsalve successfully defends her Master's thesis!

March 8, 2022Student Achievements

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Department of World Languages students, alumni, and faculty can submit news of accomplishments and events for our News section. We welcome announcements of publications, works presented, jobs procured, awards garnered, scholarships awarded, graduate school placements, and upcoming events.