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To counter the isolation of teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTLs), educators turned a STARTALK workshop into an ongoing collaborative network. Through joint teaching, conference presentations, and co-authoring, this shared journey demonstrates the transformative value of professional communities for LCTL educators.

Sayed Elsisi publishes a new book chapter, “Divine in Carnal Mirrors: Unveiling the Sacred Through Love and Eroticism in The Arabian Nights.”

Professor Esperanza Román-Mendoza from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages was invited to participate in the 36th Summer School at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain to address the impact of AI on language learning and education.

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.