World Languages & Cultures

The three webinars held during April covered a variety of topics.

In this series, Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences is shining the spotlight on distinguished members of the Class of 2021 from a wide array of disciplines.

Elon's chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society, hosted an induction ceremony on May 5, welcoming its newest members

The event also served as the inauguration of the newly elected leadership of the Student Government Association.

The annual event held online on Friday, April 30, honored Latinx/Hispanic students for service, achievement and increasing awareness.

Mina Garcia, associate professor of Spanish in the World Languages and Cultures Department, presented “Metatheatre in Cervantes’ El Trato de Argel” at the 67th annual Colloquium of the Renaissance Society of America.

Their research shows that a higher representation of women in office results in more spending on primary education. That influence is greater when women hold positions of veto power or ability to set a legislative agenda.

Garcia, associate professor of Spanish, also contributed an essay to the work titled "Social Justice in Spanish Golden Age Theatre."

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 1,900 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.

The innovative program supported by the grant will immerse students from underserved populations in the study of freedom, citizenship and democracy and culminate in an annual symposium for the public showcasing their work.