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Language skills expand career opportunities for UW-Madison students
“What will you do with that major?” The dreaded question college students face from family and friends after declaring a liberal arts major. UW Languages, an initiative of the Language Institute, in partnership with advisors …
UW-Madison Hosts STARTALK Korean Language and Culture Academy for High School Students
This summer, high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the growing phenomenon surrounding Korean popular culture. Taking place on the UW-Madison campus, the STARTALK Korean Language & Culture Academy will give high …
UW-Madison Students of Russian Meet with Alumni to Learn About Career Prospects
The Russian Flagship Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a federally funded program that prepares undergraduate students of any major to reach a professional level of competence in Russian language and culture by graduation …
New Korean Flagship Program at UW-Madison
Language Flagships are intensive language programs for undergraduate students of any major reach a professional level of competence in the target language by graduation. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is the proud home of the new …
The French House celebrates 100 years on campus
The French House has several events planned this fall for the celebration of its 100th year on campus. The French House, a French immersion residence hall on campus, was created in 1918 by Professor …
New Korean Language Flagship Program To Launch
Written by Katie Vaughn “The second of its kind in the nation — which will give UW-Madison students a new way to pursue intensive study of Korean language and culture — adds to the university’s reputation …
Alumni Advice & Stories
By Katie Herrick, Digital and Social Media Communications Intern We know choosing your major can be a difficult decision and a daunting process. The Language Institute works hard to make sure students get the support and …
Graduate of Second Language Acquisition PhD Program commends its interdisciplinary approach
By Katie Herrick, Digital and Social Media Communications Intern Sookyung Cho, who graduated from the Second Language Acquisition (SLA) PhD program at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008, has returned to Madison for a research-focused sabbatical year. …
Italian students translate Italian sonnets in high-impact practice class
“I don’t like poetry because I don’t understand it.” It was this simple statement from one of Stefania Buccini’s students that altered the semester for all nine students enrolled in Italian 321, Studies in Italian …