{"id":58548,"date":"2020-12-08T16:13:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T21:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-dlll\/?page_id=58548"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:43:01","slug":"languages-literatures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/languages-literatures\/","title":{"rendered":"Languages &#038; Literatures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Experience the rich variety of language, culture and literatures courses offered at the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Learn a new language, experience a new culture and enrich your imagination with DLLL's degree-granting programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/languages-literatures\/#non-degree-options\">Jump down to non-degree language &amp; literature course options<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Our Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/faculty-research\/our-faculty\/\">Our Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YorkU Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/mlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multimedia Language Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/linguistics-speech-sciences\/\">Linguistics &amp; Speech Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/certificates\/\">Language Proficiency Certificates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degree Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/ch\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2023\/11\/Chinese-538x303-1.png\" alt=\"Beautiful architectural landscape and landscape in West Lake, Hangzhou\" class=\"wp-image-364333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2023\/11\/Chinese-538x303-1.png 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2023\/11\/Chinese-538x303-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/ch\/\">Chinese Studies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">快播视频 the language of one of the richest and oldest civilizations in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/english-language-studies\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ENGLAN1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ENGLAN1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ENGLAN1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/english-language-studies\/\">English Language Studies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">快播视频 one of the most prominent languages of all time and its rich history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/ger\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/German538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/German538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/German538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/ger\/\">German Studies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Explore the language, culture and society of the German-speaking world. You will have the opportunity to study abroad with Canada\u2019s best range of exchange programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/it\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ItalianStudies538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ItalianStudies538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ItalianStudies538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/it\/\">Italian Studies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>快播视频 Italian languages, literature and linguistics and enhance your understanding of Italy\u2019s place in the global context and the multi-faceted and dynamic Italian culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/jp\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2022\/01\/JP538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2022\/01\/JP538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2022\/01\/JP538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/jp\/\">Japanese Studies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn the Japanese language and appreciate Japanese culture in our program offering course selection breadth and academic depth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/por\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/PORTUG1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/PORTUG1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/PORTUG1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/por\/\">Portuguese &amp; Luso Brazilian Studies<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Learn the Portuguese language and explore the history, culture, and literature of the Lusophone world with our Portuguese &amp; Luso-Brazilian Studies program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio fade-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/sp\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Spanish538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Spanish538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Spanish538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/sp\/\">Spanish<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Develop a strong command of the Spanish language as you explore the language, literature, culture and ethnic diversity of Spain and the Spanish-American world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"non-degree-options\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-degree Language &amp; Literature Course Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For literature and language lovers to engage and indulge their passion for learning a new language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ASL350x235.jpg\" alt=\"two people communicating in sign language\" class=\"wp-image-59780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ASL350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ASL350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/asl\/\">American Sign Language<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Arabic350x235.jpg\" alt=\"engraved arabic script\" class=\"wp-image-59779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Arabic350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Arabic350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/arb\/\">Arabic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ClassGreek350x235.jpg\" alt=\"greek carved in stone\" class=\"wp-image-59782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ClassGreek350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/ClassGreek350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/gk\/\">Classical Greek<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2021\/02\/Hebrew350x235.jpg\" alt=\"Hebrew alphabet characters on tiles\" class=\"wp-image-60688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2021\/02\/Hebrew350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2021\/02\/Hebrew350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/heb\/\">Hebrew<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Hindu350x235.jpg\" alt=\"taj mahal\" class=\"wp-image-59787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Hindu350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Hindu350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/hnd\/\">Hindi-Urdu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/JamaicanCreole350x235.jpg\" alt=\"jamaican cultural objects\" class=\"wp-image-59789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/JamaicanCreole350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/JamaicanCreole350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/jc\/\">Jamaican-Creole<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Korean350x235.jpg\" alt=\"night time shopping street in korea\" class=\"wp-image-59791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Korean350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Korean350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/kor\/\">Korean<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Latin350x235.jpg\" alt=\"latin letter carved in stone\" class=\"wp-image-59792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Latin350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/212\/2020\/12\/Latin350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/la\/\">Latin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure 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