Events

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

Cosponsors: The Spanish Department, Union Board,

Umbrella, Intercultural Affairs, CoffeeHouse and LAAP. (top)

Cascarelli's of Albion ● Spaghetti ● Dinner ● 2007

Hosted by the Nwagni Project

Wednesday, October 3, 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Buy your ticket from 11:00am - 1:00pm in the Kellogg Center

September 24th through 28th

Tickets cost $7.00. All funds go directly to

The Nwagni Project's school project in Cameroon, West Africa.

Special thanks to Jim Cascarelli!

Click here to see weekly cultural events.

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Spring 2007

French Cultural Activity

Thursday, April 12, 6:00pm

Dow Swimming Pool

Who is going to win the

INTERVILLE SPLASH?

Bretagne ?

 or ?

Guadeloupe?

It's up to YOUR cheering!!!

Albion College Film Festival

(in conjunction with Spanish 302)

on

Wednesday, April 11, 7:00pm in Norris 102

Volver

A film by Pedro Almodóvar (2004)

Albion College Film Festival

(in conjunction with Japanese 102 and 202)

on

Wednesday, March 28, 7:00pm in Norris 102

Howl's Moving Castle

A film by Hayao Miyazaki (2004)

Monday, March 26

Foreign Languages Career Night

I-House Auditorium from 5:00-6:00pm

 

The guest speaker will be

Dr. Ron Cere from Eastern Michigan University

Dr. Cere is a Professor of Spanish at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and has taught, among other subjects, translation and Spanish for the Professions, notably business, since 1970. He holds a graduate certificate of Business Administration from N.Y.U. and speaks French, Italian and Portuguese. He has written numerous articles for publishing companies (McGraw Hill, Harcourt Brace, etc.) as well as professional journals (Hispania, Canadian Modern Language Journal, Dimensions, etc.), and he has made over 100 presentations on Commercial Spanish and other foreign language subjects, especially cross-cultural communication, at national and international conferences.

 

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**Austrian Cultural Event**

On Thursday, March 22,

come find out who will be Albion College's one and only:

At 8:00 pm in the I-House

On February 28, 2007 at 7:00 pm Norris 102
The Department of Foreign Languages

in conjunction with French 330

present
When the Levees Broke: An American Tragedy

Latin American Dinner

Sunday, February 18 at 7:00pm

in the STACK (2nd floor) of the Kellogg Center

Albion College International Film Festival

(in conjunction with French 202) on

Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14, 7:00pm in Norris 102

Les Poupées Russe/ Russian Dolls

A film by Cédric Klapisch (2005)

On Sunday, February 11, 2007

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

There was an

International Student Party

For High School and College International Students in Albion to Meet

At the International House, Albion College

(Corner Hannah St and Erie St)

Host families welcome!

Light snacks and soft drinks served.

Fall 2006 Events

Departmental Holiday Celebration

Wednesday, November 29

in the I-House Lounge

7:00-8:00pm

Spanish Cultural Event

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

in the I-House Lounge

Carnaval!

(click for pictures!)

Albion College International Film Festival

(in conjunction with French 301 & 352)

presents

on

Wednesday, November 8, 7:00pm in Norris 102

Sisters in Law

a film by Kim Longinotto (2005)

Albion College International Film Festival

(in conjunction with German 301)

presents

on

Wednesday, October 25, 7:00pm in Norris 102

The Edukators/Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei (2004)

by

Hans Weingartner

Austrian Dinner

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

 in the I-House Lounge at 6:00pm

French Dinner

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

 in the I-House Lounge 

bon Appétit!

Albion College International Film Festival

(in conjunction with Spanish 301)

presented

on

Wednesday, September 20, 7:00pm in Norris 102

Innocent Voices/Voces Inocentes (2004)

by

 Luis Mandoki

Spring 2006

French Movie

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

at

7:00pm in OLIN 112

MONSIEUR HULOT'S VACATION

Spanish Dinner

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

in the STACK (2nd floor) of the Kellogg Center

at 6:00 pm

Fall 2005

German Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt) &

Department of Foreign Languages

Holiday Christmas Party:

tonight (Wednesday, December 7)

I-House Lounge at 7:00pm

Skits, songs and a German fairytale will be performed by students from

French, German and Spanish classes.

Albion College International Film Festival

(sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages &

 the International Studies Concentration)

presented

on

Wednesday, November 30, 7:00pm in Bobbitt

Pièces d'identité
by Dieudonné Ngangura Mweze (RDC)

French Week: Nov 2-8

A table was set up in the KC with information about careers in French. The table was organized and staffed by Elizabeth Wheat, and French students were there to share what they know about the program at Albion.

Visit from Lumen Christi High School

French and Spanish students

Thursday, Nov 3 2005

On Thursday, Nov 3 Spanish and French students from Lumen Christi High School in Jackson, Michigan visited Albion College. They experienced a class, ate with Albion College students at their language tables, and participated in a discussion about Spanish and French-speaking countries with a panel of native speaker teaching assistants and advanced students.

They also got to see a presentation about careers incorporating foreign languages and a they were given a campus tour.

French Dinner

Thursday, Nov 3 2005

 in the I-House Lounge  at 7:00 pm.

bon Appétit!

On

Friday, October 14 2005

French students

French 301 and 201

traveled to  the Detroit Institute of Arts to see the

Camille Claudel-Rodin Exhibit

Visit to the Diego Rivera Murals

and

 Ballet Folklorico

Spanish students visited the Diego Rivera Murals at the

Detroit Institute of Art and also the Ballet Folklorico in Battle Creek.

on

Wednesday, October 19, 7:00pm

The Albion College International Film Festival

(sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages &

 the International Studies Concentration)

presented:

STEAMBOY

A film by

Katsuhiro Otomo

on

Wednesday, September 21, 7:00pm

The Albion College International Film Festival

(sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages)

presented

SCHULTZE GETS THE BLUES

A film by

Michael Schorr

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