Playing with Robots: CMLT 3080 Fall 2023 CMLT 3080 explores the ethical and sociopolical issues raised by robots, androids, and autamata through both a survey of representations in literature, film, and critical theory, as well as drawing from modern advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, etc. Instructor: Becky Sexton T/TR: 12:45-2:00 Read more about Playing with Robots: CMLT 3080 Fall 2023
Myth in Culture: New Fall 2023 Course Offering Were myths merely the irrational fantasies of unsophisticated or unenlightened peoples? Or is it possible that they represent a facet of human thinking that is as much with us today as ever? This course will explore these questions and more! DETAILS What: CMLT 3190 (57834) When: MWF 9:10-10:00am Where: Caldwell Hall 105 CONTACT If any questions, feel free to contact Elliot Shaw at elliot.shaw@uga.edu Read more about Myth in Culture: New Fall 2023 Course Offering
Faculty Member Participates in UGA Humanities Festival Dr. Mi-Ryong Shim recently participated in “Global Studies”, a panel about humanities research at UGA and beyond as part of the inaugural UGA Humanities Festival. The humanities add to people’s knowledge of the world and explore the diverse ways in which humans understand explore and change it over time. At the event, Dr. Shim spoke about the global dimensions of her current research, as well as how she came to study and write on Korean literature and film. Read more about Faculty Member Participates in UGA Humanities Festival
Congratulations Dong Yang, Ph.D! Congratulations to Dong Yang, a class of 2022 Ph.D. graduate and Graduate Teaching Assistant in Comparative Literature, who has a position at Grinnell College, teaching Chinese language, literature and film Classes! Read more about Congratulations Dong Yang, Ph.D!
Asian Language Placement Tests for Fall 2023 Placement tests for Asian languages will be held during office hours the first week of classes. If you are interested in taking a Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Vietnamese language class in the fall and need a placement test, you can contact the following instructors to set up an appointment. Chinese Language 1000-2000 classes, please contact Zhiwen Hu at zh47446@uga.edu . For Chinese Language 3000-4000 classes, please contact Dr. Wenbo Chang at Wenbo.Chang@uga.edu **Please contact Dr. Karin Myhre for information on CHNS 4110/6110 at kmyhre@uga.edu Read more about Asian Language Placement Tests for Fall 2023
Dr. Rosemary Jolly: "Effluence in Disease: Ebola and HIV as Case Studies of Debility in the Postcolonial State” Thursday, March 23 2023, 4:30pm Park Hall, 265 Link to the UGA Calendar Website As part of the Willson Center's distinguished lecturer series, Dr. Rosemary Jolly will give a talk titled "Effluence in Disease: Ebola and HIV as Case Studies of Debility in the Postcolonial State.” Dr. Jolly is Weiss Chair of the Humanities in Literature and Human Rights at Penn State. This lecture is sponsored by the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, the African Studies Institute, and the Department of Comparative Literature. Read more about Dr. Rosemary Jolly: "Effluence in Disease: Ebola and HIV as Case Studies of Debility in the Postcolonial State” Dr. Rosmary Jolly Weiss Chair of the Humanities in Literature and Human Rights Director of Graduate Studies, Comparative Literature Pennsylvania State University
Cultural Awareness Celebration Wednesday, April 10 2024, 3:30pm Science Learning Center (SLC) Lecture Hall 45 The faculty and students of African Languages, cultures, and literature program welcome you to this time of celebration, laughter and a gentle reminder of the beauty, spirit and uniqueness that Africa brings to the world. All students and their teachers dress in their native attires. There will be free African cuisine prepared by students and faculty. Come join us to learn about African languages, cultures, AND literature program and meet the students and faculty members. Date: April 10th, 2024 Time: 3:30-5:30PM Where: Science Learning Center (SLC) Lecture Hall 45 Read more about Cultural Awareness Celebration
2023 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Winners The Center for Teaching and Learning administers the Outstanding Teaching Assistant (OTA) award, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. This award recognizes teaching assistants who demonstrate superior instructional skills while serving in the classroom or laboratory. The 2023 winners from the Department of Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies are below. Congratulations! Ji Hyun Hong - Korean TA Pamela Kimario - Swahili TA Read more about 2023 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Winners
Sabnam Ghosh Ph.D. Graduate Dr. Sabnam Ghosh is a Ph.D. graduate from Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, Class of 2020. Sabnam is currently the Visiting Assistant Professor in Postcolonial and Global Anglophone Studies at the Department of English at Fairfield University. She is a former lecturer in English at Kennesaw State University. Her main areas of research include Comparative Literature, Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Diaspora and Migration studies, South Asian Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Disability Studies, and World Literature. Read more about Sabnam Ghosh
The 6th Annual Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech & Quiz Contest Saturday, April 8 2023, 9:30am Miller Learning Center, MLC, Room 0248 The Asian Language Department at UGA is hosting The 6th Annual Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech & Quiz Contest on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 in room 0248 in Miller Learning Center (MLC) from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. For any additional information, please email Dah Kim at Dah.Kim@uga.edu Read more about The 6th Annual Southeastern U.S. Korean Speech & Quiz Contest