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Forging New Approaches to Language Learning

By Simon Laraway
March 17, 2023 09:00 AM
The Language Acquisition Research Colloquium series explores how to optimize course content to help students meet language goals.
2 Min Read
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The Future of Machine Translation

By Lauren Walker
March 16, 2023 03:00 PM
What does a future with AI translation look like?
3 Min Read
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The Value of Drifting Off Course

By Ellie Smith
March 16, 2023 12:00 PM
At the English Reading Series, Danielle Dubrasky shared passages from her book of poetry, Drift Migration.
2 Min Read
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Why Academics Should Join the Popular Press

By Hanna J. Muhlestein
March 16, 2023 09:00 AM
Kevin Blankinship says the popular press needs you.
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Sitting with Spiritual Questions

By Julie Irvine
March 15, 2023 12:00 PM
Professor Matthew Wickman encourages thoughtful questions with his new spiritual memoir.
2 Min Read
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Reviving Ancient Scandinavian Music

By Hanna J. Muhlestein
March 15, 2023 09:00 AM
Einar Selvik brings back traditional Nordic style of creating music.
6 Min Read
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Matthew Wickman Awarded Willard and Viola Gardner Prize

By Lauren Walker
March 15, 2023 09:00 AM
Wickman awarded for his efforts in exploring faith through literature.
2 Min Read
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Three-Minute Thesis: Linguistics Style

By Julie Irvine
March 14, 2023 12:00 PM
Master’s students compete in department-level competition.
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Steve Riep

Asian and Near Eastern Languages
Email: steven_riep@byu.edu
3063 JFSB - BYU
801-422-1505
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Matthew Wickman

Full-time Faculty, English
4103 JFSB
801-422-1664
matthew_wickman@byu.edu
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Lessons from Russia on the Importance of Free Media

By Simon Laraway
March 08, 2023 12:32 PM
Nobel Peace Prize–winning journalist Dimitry Muratov offers takeaways about propaganda from the war in Ukraine.
2 Min Read
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Teaching Languages with AI

By Simon Laraway
March 02, 2023 09:00 AM
AI won’t replace teachers anytime soon, but it can be used for language learning and teaching, explains Rob Reynolds.
4 Min Read
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Chinese Club Language Competition

By Ellie Smith
March 01, 2023 03:00 PM
Students compete to prove their Chinese skills.
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Threading Cinema and Fashion Together

By Ellie Smith
March 01, 2023 09:00 AM
Professor Marc Olivier presented on the history and intersection of fashion and film.
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Prepping for Graduate School

By Ellie Smith
February 28, 2023 03:00 PM
Worried about grad school? Learn what the director of the MLA had to say about finding the right program for you.
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German Club Hosts Faschings Party!

By Ellie Smith
February 28, 2023 02:44 PM
The BYU German club celebrates with a midwinter festival.
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Latter-day Saint Apocrypha

By Lauren Walker
February 28, 2023 01:58 PM
Christopher Blythe releases book on the holy texts of Latter-day Saint break-off groups.
2 Min Read
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LinguaPalooza!

By Ellie Smith
February 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Win prizes and develop language learning skills with a fun new program.
2 Min Read
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