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A Field Guide for Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures Majors

Sponsored by:
Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature, French and Francophone Studies, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish Department, and Center for Careers & Internships
The “Field Guide for Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures Majors” brings back Foreign Languages alumni to help students think broadly about where their study in Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures might take them, and learn about the many career paths developed by alumni. The Field Guide is designed to answer the perennial question, “What can I do with my liberal arts major or degree?” The Field Guide features an alumni panel, followed by an informal reception, allowing students, alumni, and faculty to connect.
Closed to the Public

"Popular Cinema/Quality Television: A New Paradigm for the Mexican Mediascape.”

Sponsored by:
Film & Media Culture, Portuguese, Spanish Department, Latin American Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, & Fem Studies
Paul Julian Smith, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Languages at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, will continue a line of inquiry developed in his recent book Mexican Screen Fiction by discussing the intersection of popular cinema and “quality” television in contemporary Mexico.

Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

Open to the Public

Teach English in Costa Rica or Ecuador Winter Term Info Session

Sponsored by:
Spanish Department
This is an information session for two teaching opportunities during winter term January 2018. Teach English in El Triunfo, Ecuador or in Nosara, Costa Rica. We send 2 students to the mountains of Ecuador to work with a local teacher, teaching English to school children. We also send 4 students to teach English to children and adults at The Biblioteca David Kitson in Costa Rica. Come find out more information about each program from interns from previous years and information on how to apply.

Chateau 110

Speaker Dieter Ingenschay

Sponsored by:
Spanish Department
On campus professor Ingenschay will speak about Pedro Lemebel (Santiago de Chile, 1952-2015), a gay chronicler, essayist, novelist and performer who is well-known for his defiant attitude towards the repressive Chilean society. As a performance artist, Lemebel was active during Augusto Pinochet’s right-wing dictatorship and organized event that disrupted the conservative order of the time.

Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room

Closed to the Public

Sarau musical na Casa de Português

Sponsored by:
Spanish Department
Nesta quinta-feira, vamos ter um sarau musical na Casa de Português! Vamos escutar canções em português de diferentes estilos para ampliar nosso repertório musical! Também vamos ter comidinhas gostosas!

Middlebury College

Open to the Public

Rock and Roll al ritmo de los hijos del periodo especial

Sponsored by:
Spanish Department
On campus Jeremías Gamboa will give a talk in Spanish based on this recent chronicle about Cuba, in which he narrates a trip to the island to attend the long-awaited Rolling Stones concert (March 25, 2016). Revolving around this historical event, his chronicle discusses contemporary Cuba, its political changes and future perspectives.

Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room

Open to the Public