Tag: modern languages department
Instructor explains foreign language anxiety
Alexander Lev-Da-Silva, instructor of modern languages, gave an informative and eye-opening lecture titled “The Effects of Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety on Non-native/Nativelike Teachers” at noon Tuesday in the Quay Davis Executive Boardroom.
Professor translates poetry from Romanian to Spanish
Professor of Spanish Gabriela Căprăroiu presented her new book “Semillas de piedra. Poesía rumana contemporánea,” containing poems in the Romanian language translated into Spanish by Căprăroiu.
Lecture considers literature in translation
Andrea Labinger, emeritus professor of Spanish, discussed translating Southern Cone literature – from the southernmost region of South America – during her lecture titled “Rara Avis: A Reading in Translation” before roughly 25 students and faculty members Tuesday via Zoom.
History of Spanish writers explored
Gabriela Capraroui, associate professor of Spanish, presented “Umbral De Romania: Critical Edition of the Unpublished Travel Memoir About Romania” Tuesday in the Executive Dining Room.
Karate’s lessons inform her classes
Ann Hills, associate professor of Spanish and chairwoman of modern languages, has a kind demeanor – but rest assured you will want to stay on this third-degree black belt’s good side.
Student granted fellowship award
Growing up in Rialto, Dyamond Gray was exposed to different cultures and influences. Gray would see people ride their horses on the sidewalk as she looked out the window of the school bus.