Week 12 Modern Languages Newsletter
"We must use our lives to make the world a better place to live, not just to acquire things. That is what we are put on earth for." - Dolores Huerta
Academic Advising Updates: Registration
Sydney Webb is the Academic Advisor for the School of Global Integrative Studies and the Modern Languages department. You can make an appointment with her through MyPLAN or see her drop-in hours at the link below.
**Drop-ins are via Zoom only** Continue reading…
CAS Career Coaching Updates
Our CAS Career Coaches Meagan and Kristen want to help you set yourself up for career success! This is Kristen's last week at UNL, so be sure to stop into OLDH 107 today to tell her bye!
Continue reading for this week's update on opportunities to gain experience (and fund your experience)! Continue reading…
DMLL in the News
In addition to a successful language fair, we're very happy to announce that our department and its faculty have won 6 different awards this year! Continue reading to check out the awesome work that has been recognized. Continue reading…
Complete the State of Sustainability and Resilience at UNL Survey
The Chancellor's Environment, Resilience and Sustainability Commission (CESRC) invites you to complete the State of Sustainability and Resilience at UNL Survey. Take the survey to help the CESRC understand your thoughts on the master plan! Continue reading…
More details at: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5cjkWtGzr9PdeRM
Humanities At Work - CANCELLED
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED***
APSIA Webinar: Myths and Realities of Peace Corps
Join this webinar from APSIA to meet Peace Corps recruiters / returned volunteers who will share their experiences, explain some of the professional benefits that come from Peace Corps service, and dispel myths about Peace Corps service.
April 6, 3:00-4:00pm Eastern
Pre-Law Courses
Are you pre-law? These courses would be great to take!
Title IX Course HIST 112– Fall 2022 (3 credits, ACE 5)
US Legal History Course HIST 115– Summer 2022 (3 credits, ACE 8) Continue reading…
French Announcements
Check out the French courses below!
FREN 382 Avant-Garde: Music, Art, and Ideas in Modern France (2.30-3.20 MWF)
No prereq—taught in English, no knowledge of French required.
If you have an interest in art or music, or in French writing, or simply in remaking your notions of what’s possible in artistic and intellectual creation, this class will speak to you! Continue reading…
FREN 453 / 853 Topics in Nineteenth-Century French Culture and Writing: Le roman en série (10.30-11.20 MWF)
Prereq : six hours at the 300 level, including 301 and/or 302, or permission.
Continue reading for full description! Continue reading…
FREN 461 / 861 Cultural Productions of the French-Speaking World (2.00-3.15 T Th)
Prereq : six hours at the 300 level, including 301 and/or 302, or permission.
This course examines various forms of cultural production from the French-speaking islands, including literature, cinema, popular media, art, music, and dance. Continue reading for full description. Continue reading…
German Announcements
Check out the German classes below!
GERM 453: History of German Poetry
Critical survey of the development of epic and lyric poetry from the beginning to the present time.
TR 2:30-3:45pm with Dr. Patty Simpson
Russian Announcements
Check out the Russian classes below!
Learn a year of Russian this Summer!
Interested in learning a new language and better understanding current events? Learn Russian online this Summer! You can take RUSS 101 in the first 5 week session and RUSS 102 in the second 5 week session.
Continue reading/contact Prof. Olha Tytarenko (olha.tytarenko@unl.edu) for more information. Continue reading…
RUSS 302: Studies in Russian Culture and Film (ACE 5)
Improve your Russian writing & conversational skills through watching Russian movies! Expand your
vocabulary and improve your communicative skills as we talk about complex problems of Russian society. We will watch, discuss, critically analyze, and write essays on various issues raised in the films. Continue reading…
Study Russian Secular and Political Folklore this Fall!
In RUSS 483, you'll explore how political beliefs and myths of Russian people shaped their world outlook and discover how folklore has been used as an instrument in the Russian "nation-building" project.
Everything will be in English, no prior knowledge of Russian is necessary!
Continue reading…
Spanish Announcements
Check out the Spanish classes below!
SPAN 220: Spanish for Health and Medicine (6 credits)
In this course, you will gain confidence, fluency, and a more comprehensive understanding of cultures and how they play into medical decisions and influence communication inside and outside of the medical field. The daily immersion will provide you with the unique opportunity for extensive practice! Continue reading…
SPAN 311: Race & Empire in Latin American Culture
Examination of Latin American literature and culture since the 15th century with a focus on the issues of race and empire.
TR 9:30-10:45 with Dr. Jose Gonzalez
SPAN 314: Ecological Imagination in Hispanic Culture
Examination of ecology and environmental issues in Hispanic culture.
MWF 11:30-12:20 with Dr. Lola Lorenzo
SPAN 341: Translating Hispanic Culture
Cultural and linguistic adaptation (Spanish-English) of cultural artifacts such as movies, comics, songs, poetry, narrative prose, essays, etc. Particular emphasis will be put on developing literacy on software and digital tools.
TR 12:30-1:45 with Dr. Ingrid Robyn
SPAN 407: History of the Spanish Language
Changes in the sound system, evolution of morphological paradigms and general patterns of semantic change.
MWF 1:30-2:20
SPAN 476: Exile and Migration
This course will explore the experiences of displacement of Spaniards from the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939 - present time. We will cover topics such as memory, children’s exile, national & personal identity, the second generation, work, family, social exclusion and more! Taught in Spanish Continue reading…
ARAB/RELG/WMNS 288: Exploring Love, Sexuality, and Femininity in the History of Arabic Culture
An introduction to Arab culture's best love stories of all time!
TR 9:30-10:45am with Dr. Abla Hasan
ACE 9
CHIN 391: Chinese Ecocinema
Experience an overview of the interface between ecological issues and Chinese cinema situated in a larger context of environmental studies. We'll explore such themes as water, animal, air, landscape, cityscape, and the spectacular in a manner that is both accessible and ethical.
*Taught in English Continue reading…
ANTH/GLST/MODL 214: Food and Culture
Fosters understanding of the relationship between food and culture. Uses food as a lens to explore general topic areas such as identity, gender, language, family, nutrition, and health.
MWF 10:30-11:20am, Bessey 108 with Dr. Emira Ibrahimpasic
Confused about how to brand yourself professionally? Join ISSO Student Professional Development session
All domestic and international students are invited to join the International Student and Scholar Office’s “LinkedIn/How to brand yourself as a professional workshop” session on April 4 from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Continue reading…
Mind & Craft Goodie Sale
Support the student organization Mind & Craft by purchasing something at the Goodie Sale! Come get felt stuffed items such as frogs, mushrooms, succulents, and more on April 11, 13, and 15 from 11:00am-2:00pm in the Union!
ARAB 391: Introduction to the Arab World
A general intro to the politics, the diversity of religions, and the cultures in the Arab world. You'll also learn about the humanitarian challenges that face millions of people in the region.
TR 2:00-3:15 with Hassan Almokhreq
CZEC/HIST 361: Czech History and Culture
This course covers Central European and Czech history and culture from 1848 till the present: Habsburgh Empire and national awakening, WWI and WWII, formation of CZ, Cold War and transition to democracy. Discussions, speakers, and fun events!
TR 2:00-3:15pm with Dr. Hana Waisserova
GLST/HRHA 350: Refugees, Displaced Persons and (Im)migrants in a Globalized World
Current and historical perspectives on forced migration with special attention to refugees, displaced persons, immigrants, and migrants.
TR 11:00am-12:15pm, OLDH 204 with Dr. Julia Reilly
Allen Lecture to feature entrepreneur Janna Ronert
Janna Ronert, founder of Image Skincare and co-founder of Hush and Hush, will give the talk "My Entrepreneurial Journey" April 6 at 3:30 p.m. in Howard Hawks Hall, Room 002. The event is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
Mind & Craft Plastic Bag Collection
Do you have extra plastic grocery bags lying around? Mind & Craft is currently collecting them! Today is the last day to drop off your plastic bags at one of the locations listed (continue reading) Continue reading…
Originally published April 4, 2022 -
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