Department of English Language and Literature
Department of English Hosts Dean's List Ceremony in Recognition of Academic Excellence
On 10 April 2026, Department of English at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) hosted a Dean's List Ceremony to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of its students. The ceremony showcased the department's diverse talents, recognising those who have excelled academically.
Department of English Language and Literature
XMUM Hosts French Embassy Delegation for Cultural and Academic Exchange
On 11 March 2026, the English Department at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) hosted a visit from the Embassy of France in Malaysia. The representatives, Mr. Dominique Husken-Ulbrich (Attaché for the French Language) and Ms. Marie Cunchon (French language officer), engaged with XMUM students to share upcoming cultural activities, DELF (French language proficiency) exams, and educational pathways in France.
Department of English Language and Literature
China-ASEAN Conference on Translation, Interpreting and Communication (First Announcement)
The world is undergoing profound transformations unseen in a century, where regional cooperation and mutual learning among civilizations have become defining themes. With digital technology profoundly empowering cultural exchange, translation, interpreting, and communication studies are emerging as an increasingly important collaborative research sphere.
Department of English Language and Literature
XMUM Students Participate in WikiSelera 2025: Francophone Gastronomy
On 7 November 2025, four students from the English Language and Literature programme, who are also taking French as a major elective and second foreign language, represented Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) in WikiSelera 2025: Francophone Gastronomy.Organised by Wikimedia Malaysia in collaboration with the French Embassy in Malaysia and Alliance Française Kuala Lumpur, the event aimed to produce a bilingual Malay-French recipe book on Francophone cuisine, giving participants the opportunity to explore Francophone culture while contributing to global open knowledge.
Department of English Language and Literature
XMUM Students Experience Life and Learning in France
From 6 to 17 August 2025, seven students from Xiamen University Malaysia attended the Immersion in France Programme, immersing themselves in the heart of French life through a blend of travel, study, and homestay opportunities.Organized by the Department of English Language and Literature in collaboration with Alliance Française Kuala Lumpur, the programme was led by Ng Sze Ni, a French lecturer, aiming to provide students with an authentic cultural and linguistic experience.
Department of English Language and Literature
Drama Season Marks Year-End for Department of English Language and Literature
As the year drew to a close, second-year students from the Department of English Language and Literature showcased their talent and creativity during the Department’s annual drama performance.
