Romance Languages and Literature Department records
Collection Scope and Content
Materials in this collection include graduate student exams and manuscript preparation, correspondence, photos, programs, publications, audio cassettes, Financial Committee information, and the St. Gall exhibit (Dr. James King). They range in date from 1962-88, and were transferred to the University Archives by the Chair of the Romance Languages and Literature Department. Note: Not all series are processed. Ask staff for assistance.
Dates
- 1958-1992
Creator
Restrictions on Access
Series 3 is closed to research for 25 years from date of record creation. Any student records in the collection, such as those in Series 1, are closed to research until the death of the student.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
The George Washington University's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures is composed of faculty members who teach courses in Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. The Department has been known as Romance Languages and Literatures since 1933, before that it was known as Romance Languages.
The Department fosters the reflective study of these cultures as well as a critical awareness of the complex ties that exist among Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America. They teach all levels of Spanish, French, and Italian language and literature, as well as first- and second-year Portuguese. The Department views language, culture and literature as complementary aspects of a single mission. Faculty members' scholarship and teaching enrich each other and lead to innovative approaches in the courses offered. The department pursues the model of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary intellectual community. The Department nourishes the geographical and cultural richness of Washington, DC and promotes the process of lifelong learning from both global and interactive perspectives.
Faculty are deeply committed to the critical analysis of literature, culture and film. Many faculty members also participate in Interdisciplinary programs at the graduate level, such as the Latin American Studies Program and the Graduate Program in the Human Sciences. The Department offers a wide variety of courses in literature and culture. Introductory courses in French, Italian and Spanish Literature are regularly offered, as well as courses dedicated to specific periods, authors or Special topics. Courses on film and cross-cultural studies are an important part of our curriculum. The department requires all majors to take a one-year seminar in advanced literature and criticism in preparation for the major field examination. This course marks the culmination of students' knowledge of language, literature and culture.
N.B. This history note was written in 2005
Extent
8.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection includes graduate student exams and manuscript preparation, correspondence, photos, programs, publications, audio cassettes.
Collection Organization
Organized into five series: Graduate student exams and manuscript preparation; Fellowships, grants, and NDEA; Financial Committee, Division of History; St. Gall (Switzerland) exhibit and conference materials; and Writings, newspapers, and publications.
Acquisition Information
Materials acquired through transfers from Romance Languages and Literature Department.
- Audiocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Examinations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Exhibitions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- George Washington University
- King, James Cecil
- Publications Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Washington (D.C.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Romance Languages and Literature Department records, 1958-1992
- Author
- University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2007
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
