Organisations
Leuven Centre for Irish Studies KU Leuven
The mission of LCIS is threefold. In the area of research, LCIS aims to foster, promote and disseminate research on Ireland in a European context. The manifold relations between Ireland and the rest of Europe are investigated by researchers from different disciplines: history, art, literature and translation studies; international economics and international business; psychology; political sciences; philosophy and theology. By bringing ...
Language and literature Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Studying languages is an exciting choice, particularly in a city such as Brussels where probably more languages are spoken than anywhere else in Europe. Competence in languages is not just a luxury. It is a necessity in a society where international relationships are part of every day life. Language students access other cultures and thus broaden their horizons. They have the opportunity to see how people communicate and how the human mind ...
Latin Literature, Leuven KU Leuven
- Classical and post-classical Latin Literature (in particular patristic and humanistic Latin).
- Transmission and reception history of Latin Literature.
Dutch Literature, Leuven KU Leuven
Dutch Literature Research, Leuven
Geert Claassens’ research focusses on Middle Dutch chivalric epics and romances, the oeuvre of Petrus Naghel (the so called ‘Bible Translator of 1360’), the problem of fictionality in medieval literature and the possibilities of a modern narratological approach of medieval texts. Currently he is also engaged in several edition projects (amongst others Roman van Walewein, Beatrijs, ...
English Literature, Leuven KU Leuven
The research group gathers junior and senior researchers with a wide variety of interests and expertise around the teaching and critical study of English literature across periods, genres, and geographical areas.Our research is mainly situated in the following four areas: 19th-Century Literature & Culture, Modernist Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Irish Literature. For more details, see ...
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
Department of Languages and cultures of South and East Asia Ghent University
Germanic Languages Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The strong points of this department relate to the following topics: 1. Research on Multilingualism and Bilingualism: A strong team of internationally known people has been working for a number of years in this field. 2. Dutch in the 19th century: This original research is innovative and important at the same time. It offers new insights in the development of the written language. 3. Theatre research: Within the department the study of Modern ...
Forum on Central and Eastern Europe KU Leuven
The Forum on Central and Eastern Europe provides a multidisciplinary platform for dialogue and exploration of research on the politics, histories, societies, cultures, institutions of Central and Eastern Europe in the broadest sense. It is a common initiative of the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences which brings together researchers from within and outside KU Leuven and initiates meaningful conversations on research-related topics.