Francophone Week March 20th-26th, 2021
Join the the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures for Francophone Week, March 20th-26th, 2021.
Publication of Liquid borders: migration as resistance
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Latin American Studies Program congratulates Professor Mabel Moraña latest publication, Liquid Borders migration as resistance with Routledge.
Professor Michael Sherberg publishes The Decameron Fourth Day in Perspective
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures congratulates Professor Sherberg on the publication of his book, The Decameron fourth day in perspective with the University of Toronto Press.
Graduate Fellow Olivia Lott lauded with PEN translation honor
PhD candidate Olivia Lott was named as a finalist for a prominent literary award, the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation. In this Q&A, Lott talks about the process of bringing ‘Katabasis’ to new audiences, about her reaction to the PEN shout-out, and for her recommendations of additional must-read translated poetry books.
Professor Tili Boon Cuillé publishes Divining Nature: Aesthetics of Enchantment in Enlightenment France
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures congratulates Associate Professor of French and Comparative Literature Tili Boon Cuillé on the publication of her new book, Divining Nature: Aesthetics of Enchantment in Enlightenment France with Stanford University Press.
Prof. Ignacio Infante Receives Emerson's 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures congratulates Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature Ignacio Infante on his selection as one of Emerson’s 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award recipients. The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards Program, now in its 31st year, recognizes approximately 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area annually for their leadership in and passion for teaching, their contributions to student learning, and their knowledge and creativity.
Professor Rebecca Messbarger wins the Rome Prize Fellowship in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
The department extends a huge congratulations to Professor of Italian Rebecca Messbarger, who is the recipient of a Rome Prize fellowship in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies from the American Academy in Rome (AAR).
Publication of Mabel Moraña's Philosophy and Criticism in Latin America: From Mariátegui to Sloterdijk
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and the Latin American Studies Program congratulates Professor Mabel Moraña on the publication of her new book, Philosophy and Criticism in Latin America: From Mariátegui to Sloterdijk, as part of the Cambria Latin American Literatures and Cultures Series with Cambria Press.
On Race, Colonialism, and Falling Monuments in Spain and the US, By Professor Akiko Tsuchiya
On June 4, 2020, the governor of Virginia ordered the removal of Richmond’s monument to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, amidst demonstrations across the country against police brutality and systemic racism. His announcement provided a renewed momentum, among racial justice activists, to demand the elimination of all public symbols of white supremacy. Other cities across the nation soon followed suit, ordering the dismantling of Confederate statues, even as protesters, in many places, took the lead in toppling these monuments.
A Statement on the Value of the Humanities in Times of Crisis
The chairs and directors of Humanities departments and programs at Washington University in St. Louis have prepared a statement on the value of the humanities in times of crisis. In times of severe challenges, it is crucial that we avail ourselves of the invaluable resources that humanities scholarship and education offer. The full statement has now been posted on our departmental blog.
New RLL blog!
Check out our new departmental blog for updates on COVID-19 and other topics. It's a great way to connect with faculty over the summer: https://sites.wustl.edu/rllwustl/home/
Professor William Acree wins LASA 2020 Best Book Award
It is our distinct pleasure to announce that a jury composed by Agnes Lugo-Ortiz (University of Chicago), Shelley Garrigan (NC State University), and Michel Gobat (University of Pittsburgh) have selected two wonderful new monographs to receive the LASA 2020-BEST BOOK AWARD IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.