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GMU Faculty Contributes to Howard–Georgetown Africa and Middle East Literature Workshop

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages closes Spring 2026 on a high note. The department has continued to grow in both scholarly ambition and collegial spirit. This year brought a remarkable number of well-deserved recognitions, reflecting the dedication and excellence of our faculty across teaching, research, and service.

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages partnered with the German Embassy to highlight the long-term benefits of studying a foreign language, hosting more than 150 high school students from Fairfax County and Loudoun County public schools.

Feb. 9, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Location: Taylor 203, Vassar College

"The Heroine with a Thousand Faces: Rethinking the Interpretations of 'The Arabian Nights'"

"Advancing Pragmatic Competence in Chinese through Theatrical Texts: A Practitioner Inquiry on 'The Thunderstorm'"