News & Events
Events
All events related to our department (not including student clubs) are organized below. These events are for current USF students only unless stated otherwise. Past semester events are achived at the bottom.
For USF student club/organization events, please check out our department's Instagram page and look at the accounts we follow.
Spring 2023
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Feb 21st, 2023 (Tues) |
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Feb 27th, 2023 (Mon) |
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March 8th, 2023 (Wed) |
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March 9th - 10th, 2023 (Thurs - Fri) |
25th biennial Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures, and Film |
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March 16th, 2023 (Thurs) |
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March 20th, 2023 (Mon) |
Table française #2: Vive Le Quebec! |
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April 7th, 2023 (Fri) |
The Complexities of Online Identity Construction for Multilingual Speakers: The Intersection Between Multimodality, Literacy, and Culture (with Dr. M. Sidury Christiansen) (Via Zoom) |
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May 5th - May 7th (Fri - Sun) |
Annual Conference of the Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies |
Annual Conference of the Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies
“Freedom in Ancient Greek History, Literature, and Philosophy”
(Fri - Sun) May 5th - May 7th | USF Tampa Campus CWY 2nd Floor
This event is hosted by the Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies and the Department of Philosophy, University of South Florida.
This interdisciplinary conference will explore the scope and role of freedom in ancient
Greek society and culture, as well as discussions of related topics in ancient Greek
political, ethical, psychological, and metaphysical theories.
Seating is limited, please register early
Keynote Speaker: Arlene W. Saxonhouse: Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science, Emerita at University of Michigan
Arlene W. Saxonhouse is the Caroline Robbins Collegiate Professor of Political Science, Emerita, and a former chair of the Department of Political Science. She has published widely in the area of classical and early political thought and women in the history of political thought. She continues to do research on ancient Athenian democracy and the political thought of Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides, and the ancient playwrights.
Interested attendees must RSVP.
Table française #2: Vive Le Quebec!
(Mon) March 20th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | USF Tampa CPR 481
Have you ever wondered what Québec is really like? Have you ever wanted to visit French Canada but don't know what to expect? Have you ever wanted to try authentic Québécois food and listen to real Québécois music?
Look no further than our "Table française #2", which will take place on Monday, March 20th, from 12:00-1:00pm! Come and see what Québec has to offer with this exciting event.
During the hour, we will learn (and quiz you!) about famous moments from Québécois history, famous French-Canadian people, and Québécois slang words. We will also listen to wonderful music from Québec and dance to traditional Québécois songs. Yes, that's correct, Québec has its own dances!
This is not even to mention the wonderful food that will be offered... Think authentic maple syrup from Québec, maple cookies, maple cupcakes, and maple tea!
So come on, what are you waiting for? Come and experience the amazing culture of Québec without the hassle of actual travel. Aweille, venez et tirez-vous une bûche !
Update: Table française #2 was a success! Special thanks to our TA, Marie-Michelle, for leading the event!
25th biennial Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures, and Film
(Thurs - Fri) March 9th - 10th, 2023 | Asheville, North Carolina
USF and Western Carolina University will host the 25th biennial Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures, and Film (SCFLLF). For 40 years, the conference has been a venue that brings together scholars from a variety of fields in the Humanities. This year the conference will be taking place in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Richard Langston (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) will present the keynote address.
Las Charlas - Club de Español
For more information on the Club de Español events, please go to the Bullsync!
The Complexities of Online Identity Construction for Multilingual Speakers: The Intersection Between Multimodality, Literacy, and Culture
(Fri) April 7,th 2023 from 12pm - 1pm ET | Zoom link
Speaker: Dr. M. Sidury Christiansen: Associate Professor of TESOL/Applied Linguistics, University of Texas at San Antonio
This presentation will discuss the complexities of online identity construction, with a focus on multilingual and transnational populations. Through a presentation of the findings of a long term ethnographic research on social network sites, we will examine how cultural norms, linguistic ideologies, and multiliteracies shape the online presence and identities of Mexican-origin individuals living in the United States.
Attendees will learn about methods used to analyze identity construction, as well as frameworks for understanding language choices from chronotopic and raciolinguistics perspectives. Because online discourse helps construct social spaces for belonging, cultural performance, and identity maintenance, we will conclude with a discussion of the broader implications for individuals and society highlighting future research opportunities in the field.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83945744818
North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO)
The Invitational Round will take place on March 16, 2023. Please go to our USF NACLO page for more information.
Mind Your Words IX - Pido la Palabra IX
(Mon) Feb 27,th 2023 from 5pm - 6:30pm | USF Tampa CPR 464
Saludos cordiales,
The Hispanic/Latino section of the World Languages Department and the Spanish Graduate Student Association cordially invite you to our ninth edition of Mind your Words. The event will take place on February 27, 2023 at 5:00pm in Cooper Hall 464.
To celebrate Valentine's Day, we welcome readings about love and heartbreak. Please note that every literary piece must be presented in both English and Spanish. Additionally, they must be from either the Modernist or the Postmodernist movements. Light food and beverages will be served.
If you are participating in the readings, please email Kevin (kgarcia15@usf.edu) in advance so that you can be included in the agenda. You will be asked to explain how/why the writing piece belongs to either movement. (Attendees/guest do no have to RSVP).
We look forward to seeing you there!
La Table Française - Mardi Gras!
(Tues) Feb 21,st 2023 @ 12pm | USF Tampa CPR 339
Come chat about the French Culture! Inclusive to all levels. There will be games and food!
Edit: The Mardis Gras event was a success! Our undergraduate students and French instructors
had a wonderful time! Be sure to show up to the next La Table Française event!
Tweet Me to Prison: Protest, Social Media, Free Speech and Autocracy Today
(Tues) Feb 21,st 2023 @ 2pm - 3:15pm | USF Tampa MSC 3707
David E. Hoffman is a contributing editor and member of the editorial board of The Washington Post. He was previously assistant managing editor, foreign editor, Jerusalem correspondent, Moscow bureau chief, and White House correspondent.
His most recent work is Give Me Liberty: The True Story of Oswaldo Payá and His Daring Quest for a Free Cuba. His other books include: The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy, which won the Pulitzer Prize; The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal, a New York Times bestseller; and The Oligarchs: Wealth and Power in the New Russia. He has also been a correspondent for the flagship PBS investigative series FRONTLINE.
Linguistics Majors: How to Grad School workshop & Employing Linguistics workshop
How to Grad School: November 4th, 2022 (Fri) from 12pm - 1pm EDT
CPR 487 | USF Tampa Campus or Teams link
Employing Linguistics: November 18th, 2022 (Fri) from 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CPR 487 | USF Tampa Campus or Zoom link
Kaffeestunde w/ the USF German Culture Club
November 18th, 2022 (Fri) @ 5pm
MSC 2703 | USF Tampa Campus
Come enjoy some coffee & pastries while practicing your German conversational skills!
Dr. Grieb will be providing tutoring aid for ANY level of German.
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) w/ El Club de Español
November 1st, 2022 (Tues) from 5:30pm - 6pm
MSC 2706 | USF Tampa Campus OR virtual: Teams link
Come join the USF Club de Español for our Día de Muertos event!
- We will talk about the history, meaning, reach, and cultural permutations of Día de Muertos
- Project a demonstration of how to paint your face as a calavera (skull)
- Paint our faces like calaveras- we ask that you please bring face paint if you can!
Everyone is invited- bring your friends!
Charting Uncharted Territory- Affect and Effect
NEW DATE: October 28th, 2022 (Fri) from 12pm - 1pm
(Virtual) Zoom link
Dr. Blitvich will be delivering the inaugural presentations of our annual “Behind the Screen” speaker series, sponsored by the Digital Discourse, Media & Writing Lab in WLE. In her talk, "Charting uncharted territory – Affect and effect," Blitvich will discuss her ground-breaking work which examines the role of language in online cancel culture. Blitvich will share how she navigated methodological challenges and how her research on this topic has changed her own thinking about online aggression.
Dr. Blitvich is an expert on language in social media. Much of her work focuses on pragmatics and linguistic im/politeness and the role of language in conflict and aggression. She is a prolific scholar whose research has appeared in the major journals in our field as well as in numerous edited volumes. Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Language, Aggression & Conflict, Dr. Blitvich is dedicated to supporting the work of early career researchers.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Oktoberkfest 2022
October 27th, 2022 (Thurs) @ 5pm
MSC 2702 | USF Tampa Campus
The USF German Culture Club and USF Department of World Languages invite you to our Oktoberfest at USF event! Food and refresments will be provided!
Find out about:
- Studying in Germany as a USF student or after graduation
- Scholarships and internships in Germany and Austria
- Other opportunities for students studying German
- The German Culture Club at USF!
For questions or more information, please email Christine Tran (ctschultz@usf.edu) or Dr. Margit Grieb (grieber@usf.edu)
Hispanic Writers in the United States: V
October 14th, 2022 (Fri) from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cooper Hall 487 | USF Tampa Campus
We (The Spanish/Latino section of WLE and the Spanish Graduate Student Association) will hold our Fifth Installment of the Hispanic Writers in the United States series face-to-face for the first time in two years! On this occasion, Dr. Elguera and Dr. Brescia will be reading fiction and talking about the “aesthetics of displacement in the United States”.
Bridging the Gap: Research and Writing Strategies for Multilingual Scholars
October 13th, 2022 (Thurs) from 4pm - 5pm
SRB Murphy | Moffitt USF Tampa
International and other multilingual scholars may encounter unique challenges in the academic writing process, especially when it comes to publishing empirical research. In this workshop, attendees will be guided through key strategies for navigating these challenges, including developing an awareness of reader expectations, drawing on available resources and networks, and editing for grammatical clarity. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have learned about and practiced valuable skills for writing and revising research articles.
Sean Farrell is a doctoral student in the Linguistics and Applied Language Studies program. His research interests include second language writing, academic discourse socialization, and graduate student revision strategies. He currently heads the Multilingual Writing Center.
Cine Foro "También la Lluvia"
October 10th, 2022 (Mon) from 5:30pm - 8pm
CPR 126 | USF Tampa Campus
Cine Foro "También la lluvia"- Movie and discussion. Christian Elguera from St. Mary's University/Pablo Brescia from USF/Heike Scharm from USF
On the day that appears in the calendar alternatively as “Columbus Day” and Indigenous Peoples’ Day” , we will watch a movie about representation of the conquest and of indigenous people in Latin American cinema.
A film that has been described by Mick Lasalle (San Francisco Chronicle) as an "irresistible thing - a movie about the making of a movie - combined with a bit of a history and a political message."
The Racialized Future in "O Presidente Negro" by José Monteiro Lobato: Science Fiction and Race in Brazil and USA
NEW DATE: October 11th, 2022 (Tues) from 2pm - 3:30pm
IBL Conference Room, FAO Building | USF Tampa Campus
USF ISLAC (Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean), the USF Library, and the Spanish section of the USF Department of World Languages invite you to this lecture in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring Dr. Christian Elguera, who is this year’s recipient of the Latin American Science Fiction Travel Grant.
Translation Workshop with Daniele Pantano
September 14th, 2022 (Wed) from 12:30pm - 1:45pm
EDU 105, Teco Room | USF Tampa Campus
Daniele Pantano will be conducting a Workshop on Translation for the USF Department of World Languages. Pantano, who is a Reader (Associate Professor) and Leader of Creative Writing at the University of Lincoln in the UK is a prolific poet, critic, artist, and translator.
He has published over twenty volumes of poetry, essays, and translations, and his work has been translated into a dozen languages. Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to attend. Part of his presentation will involve interactive activity that should be both instructive and stimulating.
The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. Everyone planning to attend must RSVP by emailing Dr. Peppard (peppard@usf.edu).
Creative Horizons: Q&A with the director and dancers of "But the Sun Came Up and We Were Here"
June 16th, 2022 (Thurs) @ 2:30pm
Hosted by the Barnard College Department of Dance, Reid Hall, and the USF School of Theatre and Dance. (Link to register).
In 2019, a dance by choreographer Colleen Thomas delved into the embodied experience of self, perception and connection in a climate of heightened political and social unrest. With its international cast – including dancers from Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and the U.S. – but the sun came up and we were here asked if the expression of our individual essence, intuition and power could be the antidote to division in a fractured world.
Now, three years later we come together, 10 dancers, in a world that has become, more unsteady, filled with fear, anger, creativity, and resilience. On June 16th, join Thomas and the international cast as they reflect on the themes of their artistic work - then and now.
Screening of 98 segundos sin sombra followed by Q&A with Giovanna Rivero (author) and Juan Pablo Richter (director)
Monday, April 25th, 2022 from 5pm - 8pm in CPR 103.
The film will be played in Spanish with English subtitles. The Q&A after the screening will be in English.
The event “Screening of 98 segundos sin sombra followed by Q & A with Giovanna Rivero and Juan Pablo Richter” will take place on April 25th from 5 pm to 8 pm in CPR 103.
98 segundos sin sombra is a Bolivian novel written by Giovanna Rivero. It was published in 2014. A film adaptation of this novel by the Bolivian director Juan Pablo Richter saw the light in 2021.
This is an event open to students taking Spanish at the graduate and undergraduate levels at USF and to any students or faculty interested in Latin American culture. There will be an introduction, then the film will be screened, and finally there will be a Q & A session with the author and the director. The author will be at the event in person and the director will join us through Microsoft Teams.
The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. The Q & A will be in English.
The following is a synopsis of the film: “Bolivia, the 80’s. Drug dealing burst into a small town. 16 year-old Genoveva tries to survive the nuns at school, her hostile classmates, her hopeless parents and men with guns. Everything changes when she meets her mother’s spiritual leader.”
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jeff Kuhn
Friday, April 22nd, 2022 from 1:30 - 2:30pm (virtual)
Guest Speaker: Daniel Trego
Friday, April 1st, 2022 from 1:30 - 2:30pm (virtual)
Literature Voyage inspired by the “Tenth Muse”
Wednesday, March 30th at 5:00PM in the OMA backspace (MSC 3300)
Literature Voyage inspired by the “Tenth Muse” is an on-campus event hosted by the Spanish Graduate Student Association in partnership with OMA and the Institute on the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC).
Acompáñanos por un viaje literario con una de las mujeres Méxicanas más influyentes en la historia y la cultura latinoamericanas, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
Approaches to Digital Discourse Analysis Conference - (ADDA 3)
Early bird registration deadline: February 28th, 2022
Conference dates: May 13th through May 15th, 2022
The 3rd Approaches to Digital Discourse Analysis Conference (ADDA 3) will be held at the St. Petersburg campus of the University of South Florida (USF). This conference aims to bring together researchers interested in the analysis of digital discourse from different disciplines, approaches and traditions. Thus, it seeks to foster state-of-the-art debates and discussions on this burgeoning field of research and provide opportunities for multidisciplinary and critical reflection. This is the first time the ADDA conference will be held in the US, following the ADDA 1 (Valencia, 2015) and ADDA 2 (Turku, 2019) conferences.
Hispanic Writers in the United States IV
Friday, February 25th, 2022 from 1:30 - 2:30pm (virtual)
“Hispanic Writers in the United States IV" 👩💻Honoring Women’s Month! (via Teams)
All are invited! Many thanks to the Spanish Graduate Student Association for their hard work on this.
Here is the Teams link for the event!
Guest Speaker: Paula Winke
Friday, February 25th, 2022 from 1:30 - 2:30pm (virtual)
Conversando Con Estudiantes de USF
Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at 4:30pm (virtual)
Buscando Fecha en el Calendario
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022 at 5pm (virtual)
Renoir, Lang, and Murnau: European Film Directors in the Hollywood Studio System
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 (Virtual)
A special virtual event presentation on European Film Directors (from the 40’s) with Janet Bergstrom! 🎥🎬
Aula Abierta: Carl Jung y Su Influencia en la Vanguardia- Con Alexander Torres, PhD.
29 de Noviembre a las 2:00pm, en CPR 254
Invita: Clase de Poesía Latinoamericana Contemporánea.
(Carl Jung and his influence on the Avante-Guarde).
To The Ends of the World: Werner Herzog's Ice Capades (w/ GermanyinUSA).
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 @ 3:30pm. Location: BSN 1100
“To the Ends of the World: Werner Herzog’s Ice Capades” Lecture by Dr. Will Lehman, Western Carolina University. Open to all USF students, faculty, and staff as well as the greater Tampa community.
Will Lehman is Professor of German, Spanish, and International Studies and the head of the Department of World Languages at Western Carolina University. He has authored several articles and book chapters on the German filmmaker Werner Herzog. He is also the lead developer of several language-related web applications.
This lecture is part of the 2021 Campus Weeks Campaign sponsored by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Hispanic Writers in the United States pt. III (w/ the USF SPANISH GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION)
Friday, October 15th, 2021 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm via Microsoft Teams (Virtual).
Virtual Event! Come meet & greet three prominent, amazing Hispanic Writers this Friday evening! Topics that will be discussed include: the Miami literary scene, Immigration, Diaspora and Identity in Literature, and Writing in Spanish in the U.S.
Tampa Bay Latin International FILM FESITVAL
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021.
Location: Warehouse Arts District St. Pete
Time: 6pm music, 8pm movies
Southeast Conderence for Languages, Literatures, and Film (SCFLLF) 2020
March 6th, through March 7th, 2020
USF and USF-SP hosted the 24th biennial Southeast Conference for Languages, Literatures, and Film (SCFLLF.org). For almost forty years, the conference has been a venue that brings together scholars from a variety of fields in the Humanities. This year the conference again attracted national and international scholars who shared their research on topics dealing with non-English languages, literatures, and film. Dr. Barbara Mennel (University of Florida) presented the keynote address “Women at Work in 21st Century European Film.”
MIND HER WORDS / PIDO LA PALABRA: A Reading of Hispanic and Latino Fiction and Poetry
Faculty and students performed bilingual readings of poems and fiction by Hispanic/Latina writers. More than 40 people were in attendance!
Russian Traditional End of Winter Festival Maslenitsa
March 8, 2020
3pm - 6pm
USF Riverfront Park
USF's Russian Club and Department of World Languages hosted the Russian traditional end of winter festival, Maslenitsa. All were welcome to come and try Russian foods including Russian Bliny, they listened to Russian songs, watched a puppet show in Russian Language, and participated in various competitions.
Get to Know the Arabic Language
Wednesday, February 19th 2020
MSC 2709 - 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Salam, dear friends! This event observed the history of the Arabic Language, its impart in the world, and transcendence into the realm of religion, literature, and arts. There were presentations of beautiful Arabic Poetry of the great Andalusian poet Ibn Zaydun and the princess Wallada, that narrated their amazing love story. Amazing Mediterranean food was served and all USF students were welcome!
Golden Gates: Russian Folk Culture Presentations
February 12, 2020
11:00-12:15 (MSC 3707) & 2:30-3:20 (MSC 3709)
Golden Gates, a cultural youth exchange program, offered audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Russian folklore through music, song, and dance. The group performed with traditional Russian instruments and the repertoire represented the rich cultural diversity, ranging from humorous couplets, to sophisticated lyrical suites, and dynamic dance numbers.
Guest Speaker: Professor Ellen Nerenberg
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 - 3:30pm at Marshall Center 3709
Professor Nerenberg is Hollis Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures, as well as Professor of Italian at Wesleyan University. She is the president of the American Association for Italian Studies. Her lecture was titled "For Personal Reasons: Pathways of Nostalgia in Paolo Sorrentino's Television and Cinema". Refreshments were provided by the Italian Club from Mazarro's Italian Market.
Introduction to Court Interpreting Workshop
November 14, 2019
CPR 459 1:00-2:00pm
In collaboration with the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, we hosted a workshop Introduction to Court Interpreting. Students learned about new opportunities in the field and how to navigate the certification process. All the WLE students were welcome.
Deutschland - Wunderbar Together
This year, Germany is celebrating "Deutschland -- Wunderbar together" to highlight its historic and ongoing transatlantic relationship with the US. On April 1, 2019, Dr. Margit Grieb and Dr. Stephan K. Schindler, in cooperation with Lt. Col. Benjamin Schleider from the German Embassy, organized an event welcoming a contingency of young officers from several military branches who gave short presentations on Germany, NATO, and the European Union and engaged in dialogues with some sixty USF students in the audience.
More old archived events can also be found here and here.
GERMAN DAY 2018
November 15, 2018
The German Section at USF and the German Culture Club welcomed students, faculty, and staff to join in a day of activities showcasing the talents and interests of students studying German at USF and area High Schools. All activities were generously sponsored by the German Embassy in Washington, DC, as part of their annual “Campus Weeks” campaign.
GERMAN DAY 2017
October 20, 2017 @ 11am in CWY 206
The German Section of USF hosted another sucessful German day at USF, this years theme was "Germany Making Choices". Pictured above are winners of the poetry, poster, and video contest -- along with volunteers Dr. Grieb, Dr. Huber, Dr. Schindler, and Honorary Consul Norma Henning. The event is sponsored by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC.To learn more check out the annual campaign Campus Weeks.
GERMAN DAY 2016
October 28, 2016, 11am in CWY 206
German Day will feature activities showcasing the talents of students studying German at USF. All activities are generously sponsored by the German Embassy in Washington, DC, as part of their annual “Campus Weeks” campaign. This year, the theme and focus is “Germany meets the US,” a celebration of centuries of German/US relations.
Public Lecture by Dr. Rosamond Mitchell (University of Southampton, UK)
November 12, 2015
The Department of World Languages was pleased to welcome Dr. Mitchell, who presented "Multilingualism in Study Abroad: Language Practices and Communities". She discussed how tradtional views of study abroad as a mono-cultural 'immersion' experience are outdated, arguing for a reconceptualization of study abroad as a multilingual arena with its own distinctive hybrid cultural practices.
Zoominations at Lowry Park Zoo- Collaboration with Chinese section
The WLE Chinese section is conducting cultural training for the Lowry Park Zoo to help them prepare for a major Chinese performance display, called Zoominations, in collaboration with Chinese partners. We are working with them to train employees of the zoo how to better interact with and host their Chinese partners. The lantern festival begins February 28, 2015 and continues for 3 months.
German Post-War Film Discussion Fall 2015
Dr. Will Lehman presented "Werner Herzog Since the Fall of the Wall: A Filmic Evolution" on Thursday, November 12, 2015 in the Grace Allen Room. This lecture was sponsored by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Department of World Languages.
GERMAN DAY 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015 12:30pm in CWY 206
The German section and the German Culture Club invites students, faculty and staff to join us in a day of activities showcasing the talents and interests of students studying German at Tampa Bay area high schools, as well as USF students. All activities are generously sponsored by the German Embassy in Washington, DC, as part of their annual "Campus Weeks" campaign.
This year the theme and focus is "25 Years of German Unity."
German Day will feature a poetry slam, poster contest, free refreshments, T-shirt
give-away for the first 50 students, and free raffle with prizes.
Kaffeestunde Fall 2015
The German section has been hosting monthly informal gatherings of German students and instructors to discuss all things German in German and English.
Lehrerfortbildungstag -Workshop für High School und College DaF-Lehrer
Samstag, 25 April, 2015
10—16 Uhr
487 Cooper Hall
Materialien, Strategien und aktuelle Themen für den DaF-Unterricht inklusive “Certificate of Completion”, Getränke und Mittagessen für alle Teilnehmer. Anmeldungen bitte an Margit Grieb (grieber@usf.edu) bis zum 13. April schicken. Teilnahmebeitrag $10 (Anweisung zum Zahlungsweg in E-mail-Bestätigung).
GERMAN DAY 2014
The German Section of the Department of World Languages celebrated another German Day on Nov. 14, 2014. The special theme of this year’s event was the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Over 150 students studying German at Tampa Bay area high schools and at USF showcased their poster projects and performed in a poetry jam.
The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Jürgen Borsch, and Honorary Consul Norma Henning participated in the festivities, as did the faculty of the German section and several volunteers. Two other events were held in remembrance of this special anniversary: On Nov. 13, 2014 Dr. Will Lehman presented a lecture entitled “The Wall in Film” and on Sept. 23, 2014, there was a film screening of The Lives of Others. All events were sponsored by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Washington, DC.