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M.A. in Spanish Graduate Students Present at the Kentucky Foreign Language Conference

Five graduate students from Master of Arts in Spanish program presented their papers at the Kentucky Foreign Language Conference.

April 19, 2024Student Achievements

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Drs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner present at the CITL: Celebrating Innovation in Teaching - Poster Session

Drs. Sandrine Savona & Martine Wagner discuss the use of Virtual Global Exchange during a recent Celebrating Innovation in Teaching session.

April 9, 2024Events

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USF Spanish Professor, David Arbesú, Unearths Fascinating Details About a Key Figure in St. Augustine's History

Professor David Arbesú, of the USF Department of World Languages, has conducted insightful research into a key historical figure of St. Augustine.

April 9, 2024Department News

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Recent Graduate, Kevin Moore, Admitted to the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program

Kevin Moore, a recent graduate from the USF College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor’s degree in World Languages and Cultures, has secured a place in a highly competetive fellowship program: The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program

March 18, 2024Alumni News

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French Newspaper, Le Figaro, Lists USF as One of The Best U.S. Universities For International Study

According to the French newspaper, Le Figaro, the University of South Florida is one of the best universities in the United States for international students.

February 13, 2024Honors and Awards

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

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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

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

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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.