The study of languages, literatures, and cultures is a key component of the Wisconsin Experience, preparing UW-Madison students to become outstanding leaders who are engaged locally, nationally, and globally.
LANGUAGE ON CAMPUS
- March
- March 4Creating Meaningful Communication Inside & Outside the ClassroomLanguage Collaboratory: A Professional Development Series for Language Educators3:30 PM, Online
- March 16Academic Integrity: Promoting Trust, Reflection, and Accountability in the Remote SettingLanguage Collaboratory: A Professional Development Series for Language Educators3:30 PM, Online
- March 18
- March 25Language TA Fatigue and BurnoutLanguage Collaboratory: A Professional Development Series for Language Educators3:30 PM, Online
News
Course Spotlight: African 672-Intensive Summer Multilanguage Seminar
The Department of African Cultural Studies in partnership with the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) is proud to announce a new FLAS-eligible online program, African 672: Intensive Summer Multilanguage Seminar.
Costa Rica Pura Vida Virtual Exchange
The UW-Madison International Internship Program has a group of 20-30 university and adult aged students in Costa Rica that are interested in participating in a virtual exchange with students at UW-Madison. The opportunity is open to any Native English speaker who has an interest in cultural exchange and can navigate Whatsapp.
The virtual exchange will start in early March and last for two months. Please sign-up by Feb. 28th at bit.ly/VirtualExchange21.
Ice Dreams
You never know where a language degree can take you. Tim Butler’s Russian studies helped him land his dream job with the National Hockey League.
"More than 80% of employers want the skills that humanities majors cultivate, like critical thinking, analytical reasoning, good written and oral communication skills."
Hart Research Associates, 2015
Why Study a Language?
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.
Nelson Mandela
If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."