The Languages & Cultures Department provides outstanding instruction in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). The curriculum is designed to develop language proficiency and to offer a comprehensive understanding of culture, civilizations, linguistics and literature that gives students a multi-faceted perspective into their chosen course of study. Courses are taught by dedicated faculty members who are well versed in foreign language pedagogy. Students are highly encouraged to participate in study abroad opportunities offered through the department – including international exchange programs in China, Japan and Mexico and faculty-led educational trips, which have included trips to China, Costa Rica, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The department also sponsors Chinese, Japanese and Spanish language clubs for students to further explore a new language and culture, participate in activities and events, interact with native speakers, and build a sense of community among those with similar interests. The comprehensive curriculum combined with the immersive study abroad learning experiences provides graduates of the program with an advanced fluency and understanding of language to excel in a variety of fields ranging from business and communications to education and government.
The Upsilon Sigma chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society at MSUM will induct nine new members on March 8, 2012. Those who qualified for membership in this prestigious society are: Michael Brown, Yadira Cervantes Cardona, Meghan Dau, Nicole Haaland, Hali Hendrickson, Jeanne Hettich, Matthew Kechely, Anna Olson, and Samantha Wrolson. [...]
MSUM Spanish instructor Benjamin Smith recently completed a 500-mile pilgrimage in Spain, visiting Cistercian monasteries and studying medieval Spanish manuscripts. He will talk about the experience and his research Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 12, Smith walked the 1,000-year-old route to the tomb of St. [...]
Cultural Diversity Resources names winners of its 2011 champions for diversity awards Cultural Diversity Resources, a nonprofit that addresses the challenges and opportunities of growing cultural and ethnic diversity, has selected three winners from seven nominations for its 2011 champions for diversity awards. They are: MSUM’s Japan Club was chosen the winner of the community [...]
Friday, Nov. 4 • 6 to 9 p.m. • CMU Ballroom MSUM Japan Club holds Japan Night every year to introduce Japanese culture to people in the Fargo-Moorhead community. This year, four regions of Japan will be featured in booths that include a shooting game, tea ceremony, palmistry, and photos with Yukata. Also, a small [...]
