About The Department
The Department of European Languages at Aberystwyth University offers students the chance to study French, German, Italian and Spanish at both beginners' and advanced level, in a research-active academic environment.
The Department of European Languages at Aberystwyth University offers students the chance to study French, German, Italian and Spanish at both beginners' and advanced level, in a research-active academic environment.
Interdisciplinary European Languages and Cultures Seminar
Jean-Xavier Ridon (Nottingham) «Métaphores spatiales et poétique de la Relation chez Edouard Glissant. »
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 at 5.15pm in Hugh Owen A14. ALL welcome.
Dr Wini Davies was invited to speak at the workshop on Foundations for the Methodology of Research into Standard Varieties held at the Charles University Prague >> more information
Anglo-Norman was the first language of Parliament. Spoken in England after the Norman Conquest, this variety of French has also provided us with a wide array of words that we now view as simply being part of the English language – including such linguistic gems as ‘lettuce’, ‘blubber’, ‘purchase’ and ‘mischief’. But we would be none the wiser about many of their origins had it not been for the Anglo-Norman Dictionary (AND).
Professor David Trotter ... >> click here for the full story
the Arts and Humanities Research Board has awarded a major grant to the Anglo-Norman project led by Professor D. Trotter. >> more
Dr Claudia Gremler from Aston University will give a talk/workshop on 'Use of video in MFL teaching', 10 October 2012, at 17:00.
UK-Latin America and the Caribbean: A joint project between the University of Havana and Aberystwyth University, aimed at achieving a greater understanding of the link between Cuban film and society post-1990. >> Go to the website
Between 5-8 September 2012, international scholars and practitioners will reflect on how ritual activity continues to structure and inform a number of key social, religious and artistic practices.
Professor Trotter was invited to give a paper at the ’Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres’ (IIIe Journée d’Études Anglo-Normandes).
The Anglo-Norman Dictionary, directed by Professor D.A. Trotter since 2001, has been awarded the Prix Honoré Chavée of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.
