School Of Literatures, Languages And Cultures, University Of Edinburgh
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School Of Literatures, Languages And Cultures, University Of Edinburgh Description
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) is home to both traditional subjects such as English Literature, Celtic and Scottish Studies and European Language Studies, as well as important emerging fields such as Islamic and Asian Studies.
Our global reputation for teaching and research excellence makes us a first choice destination for undergraduates interested in Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
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TODAY (Thursday) at 12pm at the Old College Quad. Bring friends and make new ones at the The University of Edinburgh's Friends Icebreaker and be part of a sea of colour celebrating friendship at the University. Come one, come all: new students; returning students; former students; staff; Edinburgh locals. Looking at the sky, those free umbrellas might come in very handy. #edwelcome
https://www.facebook.com/EdinUniStudents/ posts/2210173502549213
Welcome Week is here! And so is your new Undergraduate School Rep for 2018/19! Say hello to Leah Duncan-Karrim, a second year student of Chinese. She spoke to Róisín MacFarlane (Web, Communications and Social Media Intern) about her motivations in running for the position, and what she would like to achieve during her time in post… https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/meet-our-ug-scho ol-rep-leah-duncan-k…
We’ve got some fabulous events coming up in October. Book NOW for Celeste-Marie Bernier’s rescheduled Inaugural Lecture: ‘Suffering, Struggle, Survival: 200 Years of African Atlantic Art and Authorship (1818-2018)’. Friday 5 October at 6pm. It’s FREE!
https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/inaugural-lectur es-celeste-marie-ber…
#BlackHistoryMonth #bhm
It’s beginning to look a lot like Welcome Week! We're so looking forward to welcoming our new arrivals and to saying a big hello to our returning students. If you're heading on your year abroad, safe travels!
#edwelcome
Hot on the heels of #ulidiafinn2018, Dhanya Baird (University of Calgary graduate and one of our current PhD students) talks to us about Celtic Studies and conferences.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/…/an-inviting- and-welcoming-community …
PS still time to submit your paper for 'Thinking About Mythology in the 21st Century'; deadline now 15th August!
Four bright lights on our MSc in Playwriting tell us what it’s like to be counting down to a professional reading of their work for a live audience at Traverse Theatre on 6th and 13th August 2018 as part of #edfringe and #TravFest18
Read our feature: https://www.ed.ac.uk/literatur…/…/fro m-the-page-to-the-stage
‘Crafted by students’ - Check out the story behind our new creative writing magazine for European Languages and Cultures, BABBLE, in the latest edition of Enlightened. Thanks Edinburgh Alumni for the funding… and the story!
#inspiringstudents
https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/creative-challen ge-european-languages
Our former Undergraduate School Rep, Georgie Harris, has recently taken up post with the Edinburgh University Students' Association as the new Vice President Community for 2018/19! In this interview, she discusses her ambitions for the role and how her time as a student in LLC influenced her understanding of students and their needs. Head to our website to read the full article: https://www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-language s-c…/…/vp-community
“Opportunities blindside you here, and if you can prevent yourself getting overwhelmed, you can build and build." Jack Smith, Chinese MA (Hons) graduate, discusses his career path, life in China, and why Edinburgh always draws him back.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/litera…/…/meet-o ur-graduates-jack-smith
If you’re graduating today, have a wonderful time and thanks for being part of our School. Please do stay in touch. Here’s a wee pic of The Meadows in spring to remember us by.
If you’ve got resits coming up this summer, we’ve got the resources to help! Exam Bootcamp is available 24/7 on Learn to help you prepare for exams. Brought to you by the fabulous Institute for Academic Development (IAD). Find out more: http://edin.ac/2wgSZmA
A big #NationalWritingDay shout out to all our writers, including our Creative Writing MSc students. Here’s Sonali Misra, Editor-in-chief of this year’s From Arthur's Seat anthology and co-founder of new online journal, The Selkie, talking to Róisín MacFarlane about being involved in Edinburgh's literary scene. Head to our website for lots more National Writing Day features. https://www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-language s-cultures
This summer sees dozens of festival events featuring our staff, students and alumni. Here's what's happening at Edinburgh International Film Festival (20th June to 1st July). Eric Lucey image courtesy of the fabulous Timescapes Edinburgh and Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh
#edfilmfest
https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/llc-at-the-edinb urgh-summer-festival…
"A new voice in the classroom". French and Spanish MA (Hons) student, Róisín MacFarlane, describes her involvement in Scilt, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages' Year Abroad schools initiative.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/news/language-li nking-global-thinking
The sun may be shining, but it's getting dark... One week until Noir Aesthetics in World Literatures (15 June) ft. nine great talks and a conversation with the fantastic Christopher Brookmyre! FREE tickets still available but hurry; seats limited!
https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/events/noir-aest hetics-in-world-lite…