Department of World Languages and Cultures - Elon University

04/29/2026

04/22/2026

Check out this wonderful story about Dr. Bethanny Sudibyo in Today at Elon!

Through her teaching, research and campus involvement, Bethanny Sudibyo is creating spaces where students feel a sense of belonging, something she says first drew her to Elon.

04/09/2026

You’re language learning journey doesn’t have to end at Elon! Today, we’re highlighting Lindsey Maldari (.listix) who graduated from Elon in 2019. At Elon, she majored in Art History and Political Science and minored in Italian Studies, WGS Studies, and Classical Studies.

Lindsey is currently a PhD student at Duke University.

04/08/2026

Today, we’re highlighting the Italian saying “Pochi ma buoni, come i maccheroni!” What are some of your favorite sayings? (Bonus points if they rhyme)

04/02/2026

Caleb Williams is taking Advanced Latin I with Dr. Meinking, and we’re thrilled to be a part of his language learning journey. What role has Elon played in your language learning journey?

04/01/2026

Welcome back from break! This Wednesday, we’re highlighting “Mekureme:cʰen.”

The word has come to be known as “welcome” in the Yesa:sahį́ language of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation Tribe. Its original meaning, “nailbiter,” comes from a time of stress experienced by Native American children in a colonial school in the early 1700s.

03/20/2026

On Monday, members of German Club joined to decorate tote bags! Did you know tote bags are called “Jutebeutel” in German?

03/19/2026

Today, we’re highlighting Isaac Chelminski. Isaac was minoring in both Classical Studies and Italian. His favorite parts of being a WLC student were the professors and community. What are your favorite things about WLC?

03/18/2026

If you have midterms this week, here is an ancient Greek phrase that you might relate to.

Did you know WLC offers ancient Greek courses? These classes are taught in small language tutorials, so instruction is typically personalized to the students.

03/17/2026

Last week, students joined Italian studies professor Dr. Essary in playing video games. Whether they were exploring narrative games with Italian dialogue or simply navigating Italian game menus, it was an engaging way for our students to explore language!