Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Tag: study abroad

  • J-Term in Costa Rica 2015

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    nhanway

    J‐TERM 2015: Learn Spanish in beautiful Costa Rica!!! No previous Spanish study required! Profesora Mayra Taylor will be leading a J-Term course to Costa Rica in 2015. Take a short-term Spanish course tailored to your level — from beginning to advanced– as you explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica. You’ll study Spanish at a…

  • Perú: Gustavus Spanish students talk about studying in Lima

    Perú: Gustavus Spanish students talk about studying in Lima

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    nhanway

    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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    nhanway

    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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    nhanway

    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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    nhanway

    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…

  • 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

  • The MLC Blog

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    nhanway

    Dear professors and students of Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures: We need your help. Jeremy Robinson (Culpeper Center) and I are revamping the MLC web site. The new site will host this blog, where we will post news about the department: our students, our alums, our course projects, faculty research, and community news. But we…