The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures welcomed two new non-tenure track faculty members this fall. Francesco Ferrari earned his undergrad and master’s from the University of Bologna (Italy), and his PhD in Italian Studies at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research examines the notion of nostalgia in Italian culture and literature between 19th and 20th centuries. Francesco taught Italian
Unit: Japanese
Holocaust remembrance trip among life-changing study abroad opportunities available to students
For students searching for a life-changing study abroad experience, we have highlighted three opportunities on three continents.
Joanne Savage to present at the Japanese Language and Culture Club, April 16
Joanne Savage, associate professor of criminal justice sciences, will give a talk on her research into the differences between juvenile detention programs in Japan and America.
East Asian professors, program challenge student’s thinking and approach to world
Here is an update from Jasmin Tuazon, a junior Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teacher education major and East Asian studies minor.
Teacher education major learning German, French, Spanish, and Japanese
An update from Emily Brown, a junior German teacher education major with minors in Spanish, French, and political science.
New dual degree with Nihon University in Japan
A new Dual Degree Program between Illinois State University and Nihon University in Japan is giving two anthropology students the chance to combine culture with fieldwork.
On Post blog, Wang discusses Japan’s islands in Philippine Sea
Professor T.Y. Wang from the Department of Politics and Government published a post on the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage blog on May 20, 2016.
Asian Film Festival, April 14-17
In celebration of Asian-American Heritage Month, AsiaConnect will present the 2016 Asian Film Festival from Thursday, April 14, through Sunday, April 17, at the Normal Theater.
Hoon Mok Chung: An ongoing legacy
The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Hoon Mok Chung Memorial Scholarship.
Alum falls in love with Japan through East Asian Studies minor
An update from Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures alum Daily Spangler ’14, who minored in East Asian Studies at Illinois State University.