Languages and Linguistics

Packasso Project: Graffiti and School Engagement in a Hispanic Community

Truman State University – The Department of Classical & Modern Languages presents: Guest Speaker: Dr. Fairouz Bishara Presentation Title: Packasso Project: Graffiti and School Engagement in a Hispanic Community Monday, November 5, 2018 — 5 P.M. — Baldwin Hall 114 This presentation explores how graffiti artists perceived their experience of belonging to a school based […]

Tournées Film Festival grant awarded to CML!

The CML department has recently been awarded a grant from the Tournées Film Festival, which is an artistic fund supported by the FACE foundation (French-American Cultural Exchange.) This program aims to bring French cinema to American colleges and university campuses and provides nearly $200,000 in grants each year to support festival endeavors. The grant will […]

Majors Welcome of Classical and Modern Languages

As the new semester starts, the Department of Classical and Modern Languages had a Majors Welcome on Aug. 16th. Over 30 freshmen participated in two sessions. After a brief introduction of the faculty members, the department chair, Dr. Lucy Lee, introduced all the programs, including majors and minors, offered by CML. Students were impressed by […]

TSU Costa Rica 2018

The Costa Rica 2018 Study Abroad Program is winding down from a hugely successful immersion experience. Since mid-May 29 students have been attending classes at Costa Rica Language Academy (CRLA) located in the Barrio San Pedro of the capital city of San José. Truman professors Dr. José Carreño and Dr. Stacy Davis have enjoyed teaching […]

TSU Salamanca 2018

Since mid-May a cohort of twenty Truman students, and professors Dr. Stacy Bryant and Dr. Andrea Nate have been enjoying a full immersion experience in Spain. The students hit the ground running upon their arrival in Madrid, where, shortly after landing, we took them to the Museo de Jamón (Ham Museum) to enjoy Spain´s most […]

Professional certificates in French

This past Saturday, April 28, was the examination day for students wishing to earn a professional certificate with the Paris Chambers of Commerce. The certification is  aimed at students or professionals wishing to certify their language skills with a diploma, during or at the end of their training. Students can take the test in seven […]

French students presented at the Student Research Conference

On Thursday April 5th 2018 Truman’s annual Student Research Conference (SRC) was held. This year, three French students presented their capstone research which was coordinated by Prof. Ron Manning . Celine Fuchs, advised by Dr. Sana Camara, presented her translation of Le crépuscule des elfes by Jean-Louis Fetjaine for her minor in translation. Sabrina Wiser, advised by Dr. […]

Crab Rangoon Delivery

The Society for Sino-American Studies (SSAS) is organizing a fundraising Crab Rangoon Delivery. Delivery is for on-campus locations ONLY! All other orders may be picked up in the SUB hub from 5-9pm on 4/14. Prices: 3 Crab Rangoon for $2 OR 6 Crab Rangoon for $3.50 Venmo/Cash/PayPal accepted! Support intercultural learning and your stomachs by […]

CML Film Festival

Chinese New Year Gala

A Chinese New Year Gala was held on Feb. 25th in the Georgian Room of the Student Union Building. After a brief speech by President Sue Thomas, over 300 students and faculty members enjoyed delicious food and wonderful performances. These performances included Chinese traditional dances, Chinese folk songs, the Chinese zodiac play, Hip Hop dances, […]