News & events
Work-in-progress research seminars have resumed for 2012.
Please click here for details.
The ground-breaking research, Almost a French Australia. French-British Rivalry in the Southern Oceans by UWA Honorary Fellow Noelene Bloomfield, was launched on 9th November 2012, in the presence of His Excellency, the Governor, Mr McCusker, his wife, former Vice-Chancellor Alan Robson and distinguished guests. The book is available at www.halsteadpress.com.au (retailing at AUD49.95).
The 2012 issue (49) of Essays in French Literature and Culture has been released. The issue's theme is Paratext Revisited. For more information click here.
Further information
Our discipline is committed to teaching and research in the languages and societies of Europe. Fields of study cover both contemporary and historical perspectives while languages we teach include French, German and Italian.
Congratulations to all staff in ELS for excellence in research!
In the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation, staff in European Languages and Studies submitted publications in three categories, all of which received high ranking.
Literary Studies: received the top score ‘5: well above world standard’.
Language Communication and Culture: received a ‘4: above world standard’.
Historical Studies: received a ‘4: above world standard’.
Courses and careers
We offer courses in European Studies, which looks at Europe as a whole, and majors in French Studies, German Studies and Italian Studies.
Further information about the structure and units for French, German and Italian can be found in the UWA Handbook.
Teaching
- Online unit outlines
- Student resources for undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Honours in European Languages and Studies
Research
European Languages and Studies involves the research and study of:
- Europe in general, including the political, social and cultural aspects of contemporary Europe.
- The French, German, and Italian languages and cultures.
Postgraduates
Postgraduate study is a vital part of the life of our Discipline Group. Supervision is available in a number of different fields. Regular weekly seminars showcase the research staff and postgraduate students.
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
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