Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Category: LALACS

  • El Tintero – Gustavus literary/film journal in Spanish!

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    nhanway

    This Fall, Gustavus publishes its first online journal in Spanish. Titled El Tintero (“the inkwell”), the journal features original creative works by Gustavus students, including short stories, essays, poetry, storyboards, and short films. It’s a great indicator of the ambition and talent of language students at Gustavus! Professor Angelique Dwyer is faculty supervisor and Ian…

  • Cross Cultural Understanding Key to Future Careers

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    nhanway

    “Career services personnel at the University of South Carolina believe that employers value the study of any foreign language, not necessarily a specific one. They have spoken with many employers who think a student with knowledge of a second language and culture is more likely to have better cross-cultural understanding, an advantage when doing business…

  • Hispánoman – short film by advanced MLC students

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    nhanway

    Students in Professor Angelique Dwyer’s class on Film in Spanish (SPA 390) made short films as part of their course work.  Here is one of them:  a film called “Hispánoman.”  It is witty, well-made, and  with a great message!