The Department of World Languages and Cultures hosted its highly anticipated Second International Snack Festival on March 26, bringing together 288 participants in a vibrant celebration of global cultures. This year's festival...read more ❯

About Selma Bormann and her time at GSU Selma Bormann’s interest in Japanese studies emerged in an unanticipated way. Initially undecided about her major, she decided to explore Japanese studies with a casual “why not?” when...read more ❯

Korean Calligraphy Event The Korean Program hosted a Korean Calligraphy Event on February 13th, 2025. This event featured a presentation by renowned calligraphy artist Mag Shim, who demonstrated her art and offered hands-on...read more ❯

Atlanta, GA February 12, 2025 – The Chinese Program in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia State University (GSU) hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration on February 12 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The...read more ❯

About Aidan Coleman and his time at GSU Aidan Coleman, an alumnus of Georgia State University, is now working in Japan as a researcher. His fascination with the Japanese language began during his childhood in Okinawa, where he...read more ❯

It was a wonderful time when recently enrolled and previous students came together to celebrate Christmas most delightfully. The array of German goodies—Stollen, Christmas cookies, chocolate, gingerbread, Bratwurst, and so many...read more ❯

GSU welcomed over 1000 high school and GSU students to campus to attend the 10th annual World Languages Day event put on by the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR). Students rotated between three different...read more ❯

A group of ten current and former Georgia State University students, along with Dr. Marta Galindo, Academic Professional and Director of CIRCLE, in the Department of World Languages & Cultures, traveled to the campus of The...read more ❯

On October 16th, the Japanese section of the World Languages and Culture Department, with the support of CIRCLE, hosted the Tomodachi Meets event, bringing together over 90 participants. This event...read more ❯

GSU’s CIRCLE Room, located at 128 Langdale, was packed on October 1st, where over 70 students and staff showed up to socialize and share about their respective languages and cultures. Hosted by GSU’s Intensive English Program...read more ❯