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Languages at the UW-Madison
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an international leader in foreign language education and research, offering instruction in over 80 modern and ancient languages. The UW-Madison is home to eleven internationally prominent departments of languages and literatures, eleven prestigious area studies centers, the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages and the National African Language Resource Center. Students at UW-Madison can apply to over 100 study abroad programs to every continent of the world except Antarctica.
The UW-Madison Language Institute
Drawing on the wealth of these departments, centers and programs, the Language Institute promotes collaboration for research, education and community outreach in languages, literatures and cultures. Learn more about the Language Institute >
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In the News
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Jessica Doyle and John Sheffy speak to UW students about language learning and the Peace Corps
UW-alumni First Lady Jessica Doyle and campus Peace Corps representative John Sheffy spoke before a standing-room only crowd to tell their stories about learning, and teaching, languages; and their experiences with culture and communication in the Peace Corps. Read more and view a video!>
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Local elementary students visit UW-Madison language classes
On Friday, September 25, 2009, third-grade students from Lincoln Elementary visited campus, making stops at several language classes in Van Hise Hall. Read more>
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World Languages Day: a special event for the general public on March 13, 2010
Traditionally a program for high school students and teachers, as part of the UW-Madison's Year of the Humanities initiative, World Languages Day will showcase UW-Madison language offerings for the general public with a program of language and culture presentations. More information and website coming soon! |
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A is for Apple, M is for Manzana, and я is for яблоко
The Language Institute coordinated language instruction at College for Kids, a program of Education Outreach & Partnerships, from June 23-July 9, 2009. Learn more> |
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UW-Madison language offerings featured at 2009 Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR)
Language Institute staff are present at every day of SOAR this summer to encourage language study, provide information about language offerings, and answer language-related questions. Read more>
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Online Chinese language courses for Business Professionals
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will offer online courses in Conversational Chinese for Business Professionals in the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. The courses, designed for working professionals with no previous experience in learning Chinese, introduce basic conversational Chinese, with a focus on understanding and appreciating cultural beliefs, attitudes and practices, especially in a business or professional context. Learn more> |
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World Languages Day
On April 20, 2009, World Languages Day welcomed over 600 high school students and teachers to spend a day at UW-Madison learning about a wide variety of world cultures and languages. Learn more> |
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World Cinema Day
World Cinema Day, on Friday, April 3, featuring the film Football Under Cover, brought over 500 high school students and teachers to consider a cross-cultural feat: a soccer match between women from Germany and Iran.
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