Welcome to Culture and Language Studies

Through courses and programs in Applied Language Studies, East Asian Studies, Studies in Islamic and Arab Cultures, the humanities (English Language and Literature, Fine Arts, and Religious Studies), and languages (American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, English Language Studies, Korean, Japanese, and Mohawk (Kanien’kéha)). Culture and Language Studies contributes vibrantly to Renison’s vision for “Global Engagement through Languages and Cultures.”

News

Renison Japanese Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship
Friday, March 24, 2023

Renison Japanese Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship

Daniel Qi, a graduate student who took JAPAN courses at Renison, recently received a prestigious scholarship funded by the Japanese Government. This scholarship is offered by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (English acronym: MEXT) to Canadian students wishing to pursue their studies at a Japanese university.  

Amir Al-Azraki's Audio Play 'The Mug' Available as Part of Virtual Exhibition
Friday, March 24, 2023

Amir Al-Azraki's Audio Play 'The Mug' Available as Part of Virtual Exhibition

Amir Al-Azraki's play 'The Mug' is now featured as an audio play (with Arabic, English, French, and Spanish translations) as part of the "Today, Tomorrow" virtual exhibition. Like a two-way mirror, “Today, Tomorrow” invites Iraqi artists to reflect on personal and collective legacies while simultaneously providing a window into visions for the future.