World Languages & Cultures, Department of

Event    Thursday, November 21, 2024
The campus community is invited to the final International Coffee Hour of the fall semester this Thursday, Nov. 21. Drop by the third floor of Beeson Hall between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy some refreshments and conversations in French, German, Italian and Spanish. With Thanksgiving approaching, we will be focusing on the topic of gratitude.  Practicing gratitude daily can have a huge benefit to your overall mental health and wellness. Guided conversation prompts will be provided...
Announcement    Monday, November 11, 2024
The Language Resource Center will host another Drop-in Board Game event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 1 until 4:30 p.m. in the LRC (A&S 273). Bring a friend (or two) and have some fun practicing your French, German, Italian or Spanish by playing a game. Bananagrams, Guess Who? and Mexico-opoly will be available, as well as several bingo-style games and various card games. Come and enjoy a laidback time among friends!
Event    Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Language Resource Center will host another Drop-in Board Game event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 1 until 4:30 p.m. in the LRC (A&S 273). Bring a friend (or two) and have some fun practicing your French, German, Italian or Spanish by playing a game. Bananagrams, Guess Who? and Mexico-opoly will be available, as well as several bingo-style games and various card games. Come and enjoy a laidback time among friends!
Event    Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Department of World Languages and Cultures and the GCSU Spanish Club invite the campus community to join us for our October International Coffee Hour. This month's theme includes crafts related to Día de Muertos. Drop in between 12 and 2 p.m. for snacks, drinks and crafts and learn more about the cultural significance of this holiday.
Announcement    Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Department of World Languages & Cultures would like to recognize our most recent inductees to the Kappa Psi chapter of Sigma Delta Pi. Sigma Delta Pi is the only Hispanic national honor society in the United States, and membership is contingent on academic merit in the study of Spanish. Our newest inductees include: Alejandro Del Rello, Talia Hayes, Jhoana Molina, Avery Treadwell and Guilder Varela. We commend the work of these students, as well as Dr. Daniel Holcombe, faculty...
Event    Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Need a break between classes? Want to have a little fun in the language you’re studying? Grab a friend (or two or three) from your French, German, Italian or Spanish class and stop by the Language Resource Center in A&S 273 Tuesday, Sept. 24 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. for a little board game fun. Try out classic favorites like Scattergories, Bananagrams or bingo in another language, or explore other game options like Verbo, Tombola, Mexico-opoly and more. Celebrate the one-third mark...
Event    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
You are invited to the first International Coffee Hour of the 2024-25 academic year. Our theme for this coffee hour is a World Languages & Cultures Scavenger Hunt. Drop in any time between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy snacks and yummy Blackbird drinks (while supplies last) and grab a partner (or two) to complete our scavenger hunt. Have some fun while learning more about our department and its resources. (Completion of the scavenger hunt fulfills one intercultural event for students...
Announcement    Monday, September 9, 2024
The Language Resource Center is excited to announce that the Fall 2024 Duolingo Challenge is here! We had great response from the campus community during the spring 2024 semester, so once again, we will offer two challenge groups: one for students and one for faculty and staff. Spots in each challenge are limited, so sign up today using the steps in the graphic. Enter the code for the appropriate challenge and start earning XP learning whatever language(s) you desire. XP will be tallied...
Announcement    Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Department of World Languages & Cultures invites you to save the following dates for our fall 2024 International Coffee Hours: Wednesday, Sept. 18Wednesday, Oct. 23Thursday, Nov. 21International Coffee Hour takes place 12-2 p.m. on the third floor of Beeson Hall. Light refreshments are provided along with themed activities relating to world languages & cultures. You can drop in or stay the whole time to enjoy conversation with faculty and other language students. Specific themes...
Event    Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Department of World Languages & Cultures invites you to save the following dates for our Fall 2024 International Coffee Hours: Wednesday, Sept. 18Wednesday, Oct. 23Thursday, Nov. 21International Coffee Hour takes place 12-2 p.m. on the third floor of Beeson Hall. Light refreshments are provided along with themed activities relating to world languages & cultures. You can drop in or stay the whole time to enjoy conversation with faculty and other language students. Specific themes...