Learning Language and Culture: Inside and Outside the Classroom

The Department of Modern Languages offers several weekly and exciting social opportunities that are open to all students. Enjoy playing German-language Scrabble as a way to practice your German; or achieve greater fluency in Spanish by attending Tertulia led by our native-speakers; or enjoy the Hispanic and German film offerings.  Our yearly events are listed below.

Tertulia--Enjoy speaking Spanish with fellow students and faculty.  For more information, contact Dr. Chita Espino-Bravo.

Hispanic Film Festival--For more information, contact Dr. Chita Espino-Bravo.

Kaffeestunde--Come socialize, chat and listen to German in an informal atmosphere by participating in Kaffeestunde.   For more information, contact Claudia Rink. 

German Film Series--Each semester, the German Film series offers an opportunity to view instances of contemporary and classic German film. All films have English subtitles and are screened. For more information, contact Claudia Rink.  

Get Involved!

A great way to meet fellow students and faculty members is by becoming active in student organizations and events offered by the Department of Modern Languages:

Spanish Club
The Spanish Club sponsors a variety of social and cultural gatherings throughout the year, which gives students, faculty and community members the chance to get together with others interested in Spanish or Spanish-language cultures. For more information, contact Dr. Espino-Bravo.

Internships Upperclassmen are encouraged to participate in modern language internships in order to gain experience in teaching, business or other areas, while developing acquired language skills. You can intern at a local school by assisting a teacher, or you can find an outside internship with the aid of faculty. Interns who work in the class room help prepare lessons, tutor students, and are group facilitators during class projects.

Tutoring If you like helping other students while gaining practical experience, you should consider tutoring. Tutoring gives you the opportunity to deepen your language skills and help your peers. If you are interested in finding or becoming a tutor, please contact the department.

Tutoring Services Need that extra help? Free tutors are available for all students!