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 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.

Group Members:

  • David Lind, EdD, Director International Programs, Syracuse University
  • Jessica Burke, PhD, Professor of Hispanic Studies, Hamilton 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

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Gradual Activism in the Poem, "Mujer negra", by Nancy Morejón, Leila Adelstein

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Language Study as Cultural Connection, Carolina Cerecero

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English Study as a Gateway to Architecture, Erdong Chen

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English Study as aGateway to Philosophy, Laura Drescher

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Music, the Language & Culture “Teacher”, Jian Gai

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Perspectives on Poetry, Sabrina Grossman

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Language Study as a Gateway to the Humanities: "A Humbling Peru Experience", Oliver Jackson

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Project Overview and Reflections, David Lind, David Patent, Jessica Burke, and Amy Walker

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How can we Learn English through Movies and TV Shows, Bianca Lobato

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English Study as a Gateway to Religious Exploration, Aline Oliveira

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Learning English as a Gateway to Photography, Yan Tang

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Music Beyond Sound: A Reflection of Human Adaptation, Language and Culture, Yiran Wang

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English Study as a Gateway to Music, Peiyu Wen

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Photography: Capturing Culture and Unifying People, Amina Yussifova

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Exploring Culture through Language: A Journey in the Humanities, Tetiana Zinchenko