Albion College - Modern Languages and Cultures Department

Events

Fall 2009

November 4, 2009: German Mega Cultural Event

November 19, 2009: Japanese Mega Cultural Event

December 2, 2009: Annual Holiday Program

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The Department of Modern Languages & Cultures

and the I Space

Annual

Holiday Program

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

7:00 - 8:00pm,

ground floor lounge in Whitehouse Hall

Entertainment, holiday traditions and carols from around the world,

and FREE beverages and desserts.

co-sponsored by the Center for International Studies

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Fall 2008

October 2, 2008: Japanese Grand Activity

September 2008: Spanish 101 Learns to Dance

November 4, 2008: German Game Night

Spring 2008

April 2, 2008: International Dinner

March 31st: Guest speaker, Dr. Nina Berman

March 20th: International Film: Ping Pong

March 5th: International Film: Das Leben der Anderen/ The Lives of Others

February 28th: German Cultural Event "The Real World: German House"

Fall 2007

November 28: Annual Holiday Program

November 15: International Film: Pan's Labyrinth

November 13: Study Aboard Spanish Meeting

November 8: International Film: 100% Arabica

October 29: International House Open House

October 25: French Cultural Activity: Tolouse

October 3: OLA's Quinceanera

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Monday, March 31, 2008 at 5:00pm

in the Wendell B. Will Room of the Stockwell-Mudd Libraries

'Ei! wie schmeckt der Coffee süsse':

German Turcomania in the

17^th and 18^th Centuries"

Dr. Nina Berman

In response to the early modern Ottoman invasions, Europeans
developed a strong interest in goods from the Ottoman Empire and a
fascination with Turkish motifs and themes. Germany was no exception in this regard, in spite of the fact that it continued to fight the
Ottoman Empire until the end of the eighteenth century. Dr. Berman's
presentation explores the relationship between cultural discourses
and political action, between material culture and social interaction.

For more information, contact Dr. Perry Myers at ext. 0357

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The Albion College International Film Festival presents:

(in conjunction with Japanese 102)

PING PONG (2002)

Thursday March 20th

7:00 PM in Olin 112

An exciting, surrealist film that takes us through the lives and friendship of two high school Ping Pong players. Peco is a talented player who dreams of going pro. Looking for someone to practice with, Peco teaches the game to his shy friend Smile. Smile is talented but would rather play for fun than compete, frustrating Peco and his coaches. Both must learn about the skills of being a good friend and player before they can achieve their dreams.

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Modern Languages & Cultures Department

(In conjunction with German 202)

Presents:

The Lives of Others/ Das Leben Der Anderen (2006)

Wednesday, March 5^th

7:00 pm in Norris 102

Contact the Modern Languages & Cultures Department for more Information!! (Ext. 0207)

The horrifying, sometimes unintentionally funny system of observation in the former East Germany. In the early 1980s, the successful dramatist Georg Dreyman and his longtime companion Christa-Maria Sieland, a popular actress, are big intellectual stars in the socialist state, although they secretly don't always think loyal to the party line. One day, the Minister of Culture becomes interested in Christa, so the secret service agent Wiesler is instructed to observe and sound out the couple, but their life fascinates him more and more...

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SPRING 2008 Cultural Activity

German House and the Modern Languages and Cultures Department Presents:

THE REAL WORLD: GERMAN HOUSE

Thursday February 28th

7:00 PM in the International House Auditorium

Join us for an evening of fun as we view the world premiere of our reality show

starring your friends in the German Department!

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The Department of Foreign Languages

and International House

Annual

Holiday Program

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

7:00 - 8:00pm

International House Lounge

Entertainment, holiday traditions and carols from around the world,

and FREE beverages and desserts.

pictures

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The Albion College International Film Festival

(in conjunction with Spanish 301)

presents

Pan's Labyrinth/El Laberinto del Fauno (2006)

Thursday November 15th

7:00 pm in Norris 102

A thrilling, violent, fairy tale set in post-civil war Spain. The story of a young girl and her mother moving to a deep and unknown part of the forest and furthermore the challenges they must face. Containing labyrinths, mysterious caves, murder and royalty, this captivating story is not one for the squeamish.

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¿Te interesa el español?

Then come to the Spanish Section’s meeting about
Study Abroad Programs!

When? Tuesday Nov. 13 @ 8am
Where? Vulgamore Hall Room 123
Who? Anyone interested in studying off-campus the summer and/or fall of 2008.
Why? Learn what cannot be taught from sitting in front of a chalkboard.
For more information please contact: koswald@albion.edu
rwhitehead@albion.edu or
jmedina@albion.edu

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The Albion College International Film Festival
in conjunction with French 301

presents:

100% Arabica (1997)

Thursday November 8th

7:00 pm in Norris 102

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International House Open House:

Monday, October 29

5:00-7:00pm

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Prepare TOULOUSE Your Mind!

Thursday, October 25, 2007
7:00 - 8:00pm

International House Lounge

The French House invites you to La Grande Activité, Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Join us in the main lounge of the International House for some fun playing games, winning prizes, eating French food and learning about the South of France.

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Quinceañera

Wednesday, October 3, 8:00pm

& Thursday, October 4, 7:00 -8:30pm

International House Lounge

A traditional Quinceañera is when a young woman makes her debut

before the church and society at the age of 15. It is a rite of passage

celebrating her transition from childhood to adulthood and is one of

the most memorable experiences of her life. Wednesday the 3rd will be

an educational night about what a Quinceañera is and teach about the event.

Thursday the 4th will be a Quinceañera style party so come for some fun!

Presented by The Organization for Latino/A Awareness