Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Category: Spanish-Highlight

  • Perú: Gustavus Spanish students talk about studying in Lima

    Perú: Gustavus Spanish students talk about studying in Lima

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    On Tuesday night, Gustavus students Rachel Chase, Ian Shay, and Grace Haugen talked to a packed house in the International Center about studying in Perú last year. Some of the highlights of their talk: visiting Machu Picchu, lively descriptions of the bus system in Lima, eating in “chifa” (Chinese-Peruvian fusion) restaurants, visiting a traditional rural…

  • Modern Language faculty and students participate in International Festival at Gustavus

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    The Gustavus International Festival on November 17, 2012 featured many of the talented faculty and students of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures. Professor Ana Adams, Spanish, danced the flamenco, as images of her native Andalucía showed in the background. Professor Paschal Kyoore, French and African Studies, gave a demonstration of the gyil,…

  • “Learning to Serve” Gustavus Spring Break Program in Petatlán, México

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    Petatlán, México – March 30 – April 7, 2013 The Learning To Serve Spring Break Program in Petatlán has been an amazing experience for many Gustavus students. On the program, students go to Petatlán, México, where they work with the local community, stay as the guest of a Mexican family, and practice Spanish (no matter their current…

  • Spanish section holds “tertulia” about Spain

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    On October 9, the Spanish section held the first tertulia about Spain.  The word tertulia refers to a circle of people who gather together to discuss literature, art, politics, or another theme. Stephanie Glasser and Laura Fliceck discussed their experiences as students in Valencia, while Andrei Hahn talked about his university life in Alcalá de Henares.  All…

  • Spanish Section Meets with International Students

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    nhanway

    This week the professors in the Spanish section gathered for a “meet and greet” with the international students on campus who are native speakers of Spanish. The students hail from Cuba, México, Perú and Guatemala. It was great to meet them!

  • Hispanic Heritage Month!

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    Hispanic Heritage Month/ Mes de la Hispanidad: Below are events related to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in October! Come and have fun, get involved, and learn about the Hispanic World! Several of these events are to kick-off the new major in Latin American, Latino & Caribbean Studies! On campus/in Saint Peter Saturday, October 6,…

  • Rachel Chase – Gustie of the Week

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    nhanway

    Rachel Chase, a Spanish major, Spanish assistant, and the first LALACS major, was featured in the Gustavian Weekly as Gustie of the Week. Click on the link to read the article. It clearly shows why we are so proud to have Rachel as a major! Rachel Chase-Gustie of the Week

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

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    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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    “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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    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!