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How do you refer to “tweeting” in Latin?
The prize for the most clever Latin word introduced this year goes to Reginald Foster for his Ciceronian rendition of “tweet” “tweeter” “to tweet”. Reginald says: “I almost jumped out of my skin when I remembered that Cicero says this … Continue reading
Latin 111.14 to be offered this Fall 2013
Back by popular demand, 2 cycles of Latin 111, 112, and 115 will be taught over the next 2 1/2 years. Latin 112 meets the graduation requirement for the B.S., and Latin 115 meets the graduation requirement for the B.A. … Continue reading
LAN Student Teachers – Spring 2013
On February 18, the LAN department sent out 17 student teachers in Spanish and French who will be placed all over Illinois, from Waukegan to Decatur, Peoria to LeRoy.
French, German, Spanish Teacher Ed Majors
Did you miss the meeting but still need Admission to Professional Studies? Requirements: Sophomore standing with a current cumulative GPA of 2.75 and language GPA of 3.0. If you are enrolled in C&I 212, you MUST attend this meeting! This … Continue reading
Summer 2013 in San José, Costa Rica!
Are you interested in spending 8 weeks this summer in Costa Rica improving your Spanish? If so, please attend the meeting Thursday, November 8, from 5:30-6:30pm in STV 202. Dr. Alstrum will answer your questions. If you cannot attend this … Continue reading
INTERESTED IN STUDYING IN SPAIN?
INTERESTED IN STUDYING IN SPAIN? 1. Academic exchange program in Salamanca. Study WITH Spanish university students in Salamanca. Tuition is waved. A Salamanca student studying at ISU will talk about living and studying in Salamanca. 2. Study Abroad in Deusto, … Continue reading
Languages, Literatures and Cultures on Facebook!
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures has a new Facebook page. Check us out! Search for Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Illinois State University.
Pi Delta Phi meeting this week!
French Honor Society/Pi Delta Phi meeting this week! Wednesday Sept. 19 from 5-7 in STV 114 Emily Haffner will present on her study abroad in Angers, France this past spring. We will vote on this year’s top 3 Pi Delta … Continue reading
Pi Delta Phi (French Honor Society)
Pi Delta Phi has many activities planned for the 2012-2013 year. Continuing in their resolve to volunteer and get to know our local Congolese population, Pi Delta Phi plans to translate at the local Unity Center, have bake sales in order … Continue reading
Conversazione in italiano!
In Spring Semester 2013, monthly Italian conversation hours will be held on Wednesday afternoons at Coffee Hound (205 North St, Normal). The exact dates and times are: Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 4 to 5 PM Wednesday, Mar. 20 from 4 … Continue reading