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Congratulations to Adam Agowun

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:04:08 GMT

Many congratulations to Adam Agowun on successfully defending his thesis ‘Approaches to Presidential Televisual Persona Work in the French Fifth Republic, 1995–2017’. We see a beaming Adam here with his examiners (Prof Helen Drake and Dr Philippe Le Goff), his supervisors (Prof Jeremy Ahearne and Dr Jessica Wardhaugh), his friend Izzy and long-time SMLC mentor Dr Cathy Hampton.

Speaking with the Dead. Tradition and Haunting in Italy’s Revolving Century (1750-1850) - just out

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the publication of Speaking with the Dead. Tradition and Haunting in Italy’s Revolving Century (1750–1850), a special issue of The Italianist edited by Dr Gennaro Ambrosino, Professor Fabio Camilletti, and Dr Enrica Leydi. The issue was inspired by a series of events organised by Italian at Warwick between 2024 and 2025 and includes contributions by Giulia Scialanga (Leuven), Simona Di Martino (Toronto), Sabrina Ferri (Rome), Martina Piperno (Rome), Francesco Giusti (Frankfurt), Federica Coluzzi (Warwick), Alessandro Giammei (Yale), and Morena Corradi (CUNY), and Arianna De Gasperis (Rome). Afterword courtesy of Jürgen Pieters (Gent).

Read the issue here

New publication co-edited by Professor Mary Harrod: French Cinema. Stardom, Gender and Popular Film: Essays for Ginette Vincendeau

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:31:00 GMT

We are delighted to highlight French Cinema Stardom, Gender and Popular Film: Essays for Ginette Vincendeau, a new collection co-edited by Professor Mary Harrod, alongside Stuart Bell (King's College London) and Alastair Phillips (91Ӱ��ƽ��), published in 2026 with Legenda.

Bringing together established and emerging scholars, the volume explores French and European cinema through the lenses of stardom, gender, film history and popular culture. The book pays tribute to Professor Ginette Vincendeau, whose pioneering scholarship has profoundly shaped Film Studies and inspired generations of researchers and students. Vincendeau spent nearly two decades teaching at the 91Ӱ��ƽ��, from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s, as Professor of Film.

The photograph captures Professors Phillips and Harrod flanking Vincendeau at the book’s launch at London's Institut français in June, celebrating her lasting contribution to the field.

91Ӱ��ƽ�� Undergraduate Translation Prize 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:50:31 GMT

Summer internship opportunity application deadline extended to 5th June, 17:00BST

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:53:00 GMT

We’re excited to be able to share this opportunity offered by a Warwick SMLC alumnus, Richard de Meo, who has devised a 6-week paid internship programme with his company in London this summer specifically for Warwick students taking any BA degree course offered by SMLC.

The only prior expertise or experience required is the understanding of languages and cultures developed during your degree study. Applications from students in any year of their degree course are welcomed.

See details of the offer and the company below. Applications should be submitted by Friday 5th June.

*Please note that whilst Richard has discussed this opportunity with us from the outset and we are pleased to share it with students, the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and the 91Ӱ��ƽ�� take no responsibility for any part of the internship experience. Your relationship as an applicant and/or intern will be solely and directly with the company, Attara.*

East-Asian Film Week: Young Lives in Focus

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:48:00 GMT

East‑Asian Film Week (4–7 May) presents three acclaimed films—Monster, Burning, and The Farewell—exploring the emotional lives of young people in contemporary East Asia. Through powerful storytelling, the screenings invite reflection on family, identity, class, and social change, followed by engaging post‑film discussions. All are welcome.

SMLC Careers Session

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:52:00 GMT

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is teaming up with Student Opportunity and Unitemps to bring you a practical and inspiring Careers Session on Wednesday, 6 May, from 3–5 pm in TRC. All SMLC students are warmly welcome!

Are you interested in connecting your French language and translation skills with a community project for protecting the environment?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:59:22 GMT

From Imagination to Translation: The Lifecyle of A Bilingual Writer's Manuscripts

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:20:00 GMT

If we accept that writing is an extension of ourselves, how do we understand the fear that arises when our words are translated into a language we cannot understand?

This event explores the questions and anxieties surrounding creative writing and translation in conversation with award-winning writer Juhea Kim.

Time: Friday, 23 January 2026, from 3:00 PM.
Venue: Oculus 1.09
Enquires: Dr Yoosun Ko (Yoosun.Ko@warwick.ac.uk)

All are welcome!

Call for PhD funding applications in Modern Languages (French, German, Italian, Hispanic, and Translation & Transcultural Studies) 2026 entry

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:35:30 GMT

Are you looking for funding for a PhD in Modern Languages (incl. Translation Studies)? The 91Ӱ��ƽ��’s annual Postgraduate Research Scholarships competition (2026 entry) opens on Monday 15 October and closes on 11 December 2025. Course applications must be made by 8 December 2025. Warwick’s School of Modern Languages & Cultures invites PhD applications from students with an outstanding academic record, who are very well-equipped to undertake doctoral study and whose research proposal promises to make a significant contribution to the field.

Get in touch with us to discuss your proposal