Iowa State World Languages & Cultures

The official twitter account for the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Iowa State University. Facebook & Instagram-wlc.isu

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In October, the new "FRNCH 3001: French Culture through Cuisine" course visited DMACC's Iowa Culinary Institute for a hands-on experience with the culinary arts! 🥖🇫🇷

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Last week, Der Nikolaus visited ISU Elementary and Intermediate German classes! 🎄 Students were lucky "Der Krampus" didn't visit! We're grateful for our WLC faculty for always finding fun ways to engage students in global cultures 🌎

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Join WLC for their "Winter Zen Room" each day during Prep Week (December 8-12) from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM! Swing by to grab a quick snack or stay to relax during finals prep. There will be lots of free goodies!

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The brand new "Film Enthusiasts Club" is off to a great start this semester! 🎬
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Join the WLC Student Ambassadors, Classical Studies Club and Anthropology Club for "Sculpting the Ancient World (with playdough!)" on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM in Carver 0204! Students can learn about ancient cultures through sculpture and compete for prizes!

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The German program is hosting a "Filmabend" event (German Movie Night) on Monday, November 10th at 7:00 PM in 2155 Marston Hall! All are welcome to attend.

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The Iowa State Chinese Program and the Chinese Club are hosting a Traditional Chinese Painting Demonstration led by Dafang Zhang, a famous artist specializing in the freehand (expressionist) genre. Learn more on Monday, November 10th from 6:30-8:00pm in 0160 Heady Hall!

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Join WLC for this year's WLC Connects Lecture! The lecture will feature Dr. José del Valle, who will be giving a talk titled, “Understanding Languages as Cultural Artifacts: Intellectual and Political Consequences" on Thursday, November 6, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in Carver Hall 0305.

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WLC has fantastic faculty and alumni!
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Stop by the LSRC (Pearson 3142) on Friday, October 17th from 2:10 PM-3:10 PM to learn more about the Middle Eastern Studies minor program, meet MES faculty and enjoy a variety of Middle Eastern treats!

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Great opportunity for students to learn Japanese at Iowa State!
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ISU Elementary German and Intermediate German classes had high school visitors this week from Wülfsrath, Germany! We love getting to collaborate with people from around the globe! 🇩🇪🌎

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Congratulations to Olga Mesropova, Professor of Russian, on receiving the 2025 Outstanding Impact by an Individual in Higher Education Award from Quality Matters! 👏👏👏
https://t.co/kRkt0my9BS

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Curious about what you can do with a U.S Latino/a Studies minor? Read about Natalie's academic journey at the link below!
https://t.co/aZJIQbKBym

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Want to brush up on your German conversation skills or meet new people? 🇩🇪 Join German faculty and students for “German Coffee Hour” on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm! All are welcome to attend.

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Congratulations to Stacey Weber-Fève, Professor of French, on earning the award for Excellence in World Language Instruction Using Technology from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)! 🎉
https://t.co/AkDb8KpCMO

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Did you know the International Studies program at Iowa State offers scholarships to fund study abroad trips for INTST majors AND minors? You could earn $2,500 for your next global experience! https://t.co/YohAeYy2Ap

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Students on the "ISU on the Mediterranean: Summer in Valencia, Spain" study abroad program are taking in the sights of Toledo! 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸
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ISU students recently returned from Costa Rica after participating in the "ISU Global Experiential Learning - Medical Spanish in Costa Rica" study abroad program!
https://t.co/rI0z3IffEu

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ISU students are enjoying their time in Valencia, Spain this summer! They are pictured outside the El Escorial. 🇪🇸