About us
In 1776 Trinity was the first university in the world to introduce the study of modern continental languages. Since then we have produced thousands of high-achieving graduates, including one Nobel Prize winner.
The School exists firstly to educate our students to be intellectually reflective, historically and culturally aware, critical and questioning, imaginative, socially responsible, linguistically and interculturally competent - key qualifications in meeting the challenges inherent in a linguistically and culturally complex community. We continue to innovate with creative degree formats at undergraduate and postgraduate levels - including European Studies, Literary Translation, Textual & Visual Studies, thereby engaging with the dynamics of contemporary culture.
Through the wide range of literatures and cultures represented on the courses offered in the School, our international links and exchange programmes and our commitment to research in diverse cultures, the School embodies and promotes the understanding and practices of cultural and linguistic diversity. Together with our colleagues in other Irish universities, we have kept Ireland open to cultural exchange and dialogue.