This project is led by the Language Study as a Gateway to the Humanities (HF11) Working Group as part of the Central New York Humanities Corridor, a humanities research consortium linking 11 universities and colleges in New York State.The working group comprises collaborators from Hamilton College, Le Moyne College, and Syracuse University, bringing together students and faculty within the language study field with the goal of exploring connections between second language study and the humanities–-in particular, language courses as a gateway to further study of the humanities.
- Project Overview and Reflections, by David Lind, Jessica Burke, David Patent, and Amy Walker
Group Members:
- David T. Lind, EdD, Director International Programs, Syracuse University
- Jessica Burke, PhD, Professor of Hispanic Studies, Hamilton College
- Josefa Álvarez, Ph.D., Professor, World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Le Moyne College
- David Patent, Assistant Director, Online & Special Programs, College of Professional Studies, Syracuse University
- Olga Oganesyan, Assistant Director Academic Programs, English Language Institute, Syracuse University
2026
Why is Lingua Franca a Necessity in International Relations?, Mutasim Aljohani
English as a Pathway to International Relations, Malak Alothman
Reflection - 2026 Language Study as a Gateway to the Humanities, Haley L. Berl
Learning English as a Gateway to American Culture: A Kazakh Student's Experience in the United States, Beksultan Bizhigit
Learning English Through American Culture, Chun Yu (Jimmy) Chen
Learning English Through Music, Rafaela Espindola de Nascimento
Learning English Through Movies and TV Series, Zilola Makhmadalieva
Happiness and Development Through Socialization, Dinmukhamed Shermakhanbetuly
Music as a Pathway to English Learning, Yu (Alice) Wang
2025
Gradual Activism in the Poem, "Mujer negra", by Nancy Morejón, Leila Adelstein
Language Study as Cultural Connection, Carolina Cerecero
English Study as a Gateway to Architecture, Erdong Chen
English Study as aGateway to Philosophy, Laura Drescher
Music, the Language & Culture “Teacher”, Jian Gai
Perspectives on Poetry, Sabrina Grossman
Language Study as a Gateway to the Humanities: "A Humbling Peru Experience", Oliver Jackson
Project Overview and Reflections, David Lind, David Patent, Jessica Burke, and Amy Walker
How can we Learn English through Movies and TV Shows, Bianca Lobato
English Study as a Gateway to Religious Exploration, Aline Oliveira
Learning English as a Gateway to Photography, Yan Tang
Music Beyond Sound: A Reflection of Human Adaptation, Language and Culture, Yiran Wang
English Study as a Gateway to Music, Peiyu Wen
Photography: Capturing Culture and Unifying People, Amina Yussifova
Exploring Culture through Language: A Journey in the Humanities, Tetiana Zinchenko
