The School of Modern Languages and Cultures functions as a single unit for research, gathering our eight language areas (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Japanese and Russian) and Translation Studies, working within and across these to enable interdisciplinary investigations. Four areas of particular strength characterise our research activities:
We welcome applications for postgraduate study in the School’s language and research focus areas, especially where there are potential links to relevant Durham Research Institutes and Centres or to our research groups.
Find out more about this research partnership into culinary recipes and food culture.
Find out more about work on the future-oriented consequences of past-oriented study.
Dr Rosi Song, Professor of Hispanic Studies at Durham University, is currently touring the United States with “Lost in Plain Sight: The Life and Legacy of Gaspar Cassadó” — a project that blends performance and research to rediscover the music and cultural impact of the Catalan composer. Don’t miss the final two events at Yale University (6 October) and Russell Library (7 October).
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