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Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway

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We are the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Based in the School of Humanities, we offer research-led degrees in Modern Languages, Comparative Literature & Culture, Liberal Arts.

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Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway@llc-rhul.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're deligted to have performed strongly in this year's National Student Survey. Judged by overall positivity we are positioned: 3/25 for French Studies 4/28 for Iberian Studies 3/12 for Liberal Arts (compared with institutions listed in The Guardian University Guide). More detais here:

National Student Survey Results 2026

On 8 July the results of the National Student Survey for 2026 were published, and we're delighted and proud to report on a range of really positive results in our subject areas and courses.

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Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway@llc-rhul.bsky.social · 8mo ago

This week our wonderful colleague and current Head of Department Professor Ruth Hemus @rhemus.bsky.social will be on BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time', discussing Dadaism. The show airs at 9am on Thursday 19 March, and will then be available online and via the BBC Sounds app. Don't miss!

BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, Dadaism

How, in 1916 in Zurich, artists responded to the absurdity of war by creating absurd art.

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Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway@llc-rhul.bsky.social · last yr.

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at @royalholloway.bsky.social invites expressions of interest from potential applicants to the 2026 @leverhulmetrust.bsky.social Early Career Fellowship scheme. Details of the process and deadlines here 👇

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships, 2026

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway University of London invites applications to the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme, 2026.

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Linguistics in MFL Project@inmfl.bsky.social · last yr.

Another #language piece in the @theconversation.com @uk.theconversation.com (by our own @saschastollhans.bsky.social) focusing on #German and the benefit of language learning/of a curriculum that introduces students to #linguistics and linguistic concepts theconversation.com/learning-ger... #edusky

Learning German has many benefits for young people – and it’s not as hard as its reputation suggests

Learning a language gives you unique insights into different cultures, societies and perspectives.

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Linguistics in MFL Project@inmfl.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report, we share thoughts on how a languages curriculum enriched with #linguistics can address challenges for languages study in schools theconversation.com/linguistics-... #edusky #langsky @languageonthemove.bsky.social @ucflangs.bsky.social

Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway@llc-rhul.bsky.social · last yr.

Congrats 🎉to our doctoral student Gareth on the publication of a great article - read open access here 👇👇

Modern Languages Open@modlangopen.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW ARTICLE: 'Losing One’s Way: Poet as Nomadic Translator in Caroline Bergvall’s “Via” and Drift' by Gareth Hughes. Read it #OpenAccess on MLO: bit.ly/Hughes-MLO @hpartzsch.bsky.social @drmirnasolic.bsky.social‪ @llc-rhul.bsky.social‬

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Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway@llc-rhul.bsky.social · 2y ago

This was excellent - congratulations to Joe and fellow panellists! Catch up with it via BBC Sounds if you missed it.

Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway@llc-rhul.bsky.social · 2y ago

Don't miss 'In Our Time' on BBC Radio 4 this Thursday, 24 April, which will feature our colleague Professor Joe Harris as part of a panel discussing the life and work of the playwright Molière. The programme airs at 9am (BST) and will then be available as a podcast on BBC Sounds.

Bulletin of Spanish Studies & Bulletin of Spanish Visual Studies@spanishbulletin.bsky.social · 2y ago

Why did Salas Barbadillo actively contribute to soror Juana’s canonization bid & how were his writings shaped by censorship, patronage & the debate on Mary’s immaculacy? Find out in latest article by @arantzam.bsky.social of @llc-rhul.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Writing the Next Saint: Salas Barbadillo, Juana de la Cruz and the Politics of Saint-Making in Early Modern Spain*

Antonio Jerónimo Salas Barbadillo published his Triunfos de la beata soror Juana de la Cruz in 1621. This article discusses the politics of saint-making in the Madrid of the first quarter of the se...

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Dr Amy Waterson@ireadoldbooks.bsky.social · 2y ago

Deadline extended: 25th March 2025. Submit your abstract for the Nineteenth-Century Legacies colloquium being held at Royal Holloway, University of London on June 3rd. See below for more details. Event generously supported by BARS and BAVS.

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Dr Amy Waterson@ireadoldbooks.bsky.social · 2y ago

There's still time to submit your abstract for the Nineteenth-Century Legacies colloquium being held at Royal Holloway, University of London in June, but the deadline is coming up fast! Applications are due Saturday, Mar. 15, so ⏰ is of the essence! See below for more details.

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