World Languages & Cultures, Department of

Announcement    Friday, October 3, 2025
German Conversation Table makes its return for the 2025-26 academic year on Monday, Oct. 6. Stop by the Language Resource Center any time between 2 and 4 p.m. and practice your German speaking skills. Conversation Table provides a laidback way for anyone in the Georgia College & State University community (students, faculty or staff) who is interested in the German language to have a little fun using the language. Support materials will be available to those who need or want them,...
Event    Monday, October 6, 2025
German Conversation Table makes its return for the 2025-26 academic year on Monday, Oct. 6. Stop by the Language Resource Center any time between 2 and 4 p.m. and practice your German speaking skills. Conversation Table provides a laidback way for anyone in the Georgia College & State University community (students, faculty or staff) who is interested in the German language to have a little fun using the language. Support materials will be available to those who need or want them,...
Event    Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Join Dr. Daniel Holcombe from the Department of World Languages and Cultures as he shares his most recent research. Holcombe will present his newest book project, an edited collection of essays that explore how ekphrasis – the vivid, written description of an object or work of art – has expanded into various typologies over the last 20 years. This expansion exemplifies the complex relationship between the sister arts: text and image. Holcombe’s research centers on the holistic study...
Announcement    Tuesday, September 23, 2025
International Coffee Hour makes its return on Thursday, Sept. 25. Drop by the third floor of Beeson Hall between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy some conversation and refreshments. This month's theme is Book Lovers, and there will be conversation prompts in French, German, Italian and Spanish to practice speaking skills by talking about what we like to read and why. For those who want to mingle with speakers of various languages, there will also be conversation starters available about...
Event    Thursday, September 25, 2025
International Coffee Hour makes its return on Thursday, Sept. 25. Drop by the third floor of Beeson Hall between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy some conversation and refreshments. This month's theme is Book Lovers, and there will be conversation prompts in French, German, Italian and Spanish to practice speaking skills by talking about what we like to read and why. For those who want to mingle with speakers of various languages, there will also be conversation starters available about...
Announcement    Friday, September 5, 2025
The Department of World Languages & Cultures invites you to join us this fall for our International Coffee Hours. Each semester, International Coffee Hour offers members of the Georgia College & State University community the opportunity to come together for drinks, snacks and conversation. Practice your French, German, Italian or Spanish with others, or just come together to discuss experiences you have had with other cultures through travel, books, your courses or people you have...
Event    Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Department of World Languages & Cultures invites you to join us this fall for our International Coffee Hours. Each semester, International Coffee Hour offers members of the Georgia College & State University community the opportunity to come together for drinks, snacks and conversation. Practice your French, German, Italian or Spanish with others, or just come together to discuss experiences you have had with other cultures through travel, books, your courses or people you have...
Announcement    Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The fall 2025 Duolingo Challenge is underway! Once again, there will be two separate challenges, one for students and one for faculty and staff. Please only enroll in one of the two challenges, accordingly, using the appropriate code from the graphic. If you are uncertain if your enrollment went through, contact gina.towner@gcsu.edu for confirmation. Spots are limited in each challenge and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Once you are in, complete lessons in whatever...
Announcement    Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Free tutoring returns to the Language Resource Center beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Peer tutors are available in French, German, Italian and Spanish, and conversation practice in French and Spanish is also available. Sessions are 30 minutes each and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Students wishing to book an appointment can visit https://outlook.office365.com/book/LanguageResourceCenter1@gcsu.edu/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true or use the QR code in the graphic. All tutoring...
Announcement    Friday, May 2, 2025
Do you need a little self care before finals begin? Come, de-stress in the Language Resource Center Monday afternoon! Drop by the LRC May 5 between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to unwind with some music, coloring and our puzzle table. Treats will be available while supplies last. Hang out, slow your mind down and find some zen before the final push of the semester.