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Our department specializes in the study of language, applied linguistics, literature, and film and visual culture.  We have active graduate and undergraduate programs in German and Russian, and we also offer courses in Croatian and Dutch.

2014 Diefenbaker Lecture Series

The Diefenbaker Lecture Series focuses on the place of literary studies in the 21st century.  This spring five leading scholars will present lectures that discuss the issues and problems that are currently central to their research in literature and culture. Join us in hearing these academics explain how literary studies can fulfill the expectations of an academic discipline while at the same time connecting with wider society. The lectures are being held in March and April, and information about the speakers and their talks is available on our Events page.