Department of Modern Languages and Literatures Newsletter for Fall 2020 “Being multilingual means to me that I am able to communicate with others who have a different native language. This allows me to create new relationships and develop connections with others. Since my major is marketing, being multilingual will help me communicate and express my ideas with consumers and businesses abroad. It also helps me understand the culture that goes along with learning a new language.”
Eleni Goddu (Chinese)
MULTILINGUALISM “Multilingualism is key to getting to better know and culturally understand people from countries across the globe. Native speakers tend to light up and experience a greater sense of camaraderie when a perceived foreigner speaks their language. Because communication is so much more effective when conversing in a native speaker’s tongue, multilingualism expands horizons and helps make the world seem less foreign.”
Jacob Lamontagne (French)
“The ability to speak and The abilitymore to speak and understand more understand than one language is very beneficial. With changingWith than one language is very beneficial. demographics in the Unitedin States changing demographics the United States combined with an increasingly connected combined with an increasingly connected global economy, there has never beenbeen a global economy, there has never a more more important time to learn another important time to learn another language. language. Being multilingual can provide Being multilingual can provide new new opportunitiesnew and opportunities has allowed me tohas and opportunities and has allowed me to allowed me to and connect connect connect with amazing people with amazing people and cultures. with amazing people cultures. and cultures.”
Thomas O’Hare (Spanish) Thomas O’Hare (Spanish) Thomas O’Hare (Spanish)
“Multilingualism is key to getting to better know and culturally understand people from
“Being bilingual and having a passion for another language is important to me because it broadens my horizons and personal boundaries. Speaking German has been wonderful for me because I have been able to meet so many people that share the same love for the language as I do. I even have some friends that Ihave onlysome communicate withI only by do. I even friends that speaking German. The language we share is a bond that brings communicate with by speaking German.us closer closer together. together.” The language we share is a bond that Courtney Cunha (German) brings us closer together.” “I am a heritage speaker. Early in my childhood, I rejected my multilingualism and struggled to accept it. My parents would constantly encourage me to take Spanishclasses related classes inrelated school and to in school and to speak Spanish at speak Spanish at home, but it wasn’t until my second year of high school ye that finally decided to embrace my wasn’t until my second of Ihigh heritage and school that I finally decided to put more effort into improving my Spanish. embrace my heritage and This put past summer I went to visit my family in Puerto more effort into improving my Rico and was so happy that I spend time and have quality conversaSpanish. This pastcould summer I went with Rico my extended family. Coming back to to visit my familytions in Puerto Saint Anselm, and was so happy that I could I’ve decided to make the commitmentquality to further improve my Spanish and to spend time and have make my minor.” conversations with my it extended Heisha Trilla Rodriguez (Spanish) family. Coming back to Saint Anselm, I’ve decided to make the commitment to further improve
French -- Français Colette
FR 300 Writing Prof. Crisafulli MWF 11:30 This French course will help you improve your writing skills through an in-depth study of advanced French grammar, vocabulary, and writing techniques. You will read and examine texts of different genres that will serve as models for various writing tasks as well as expand your cultural knowledge. Conducted in French (LING/WI) FR 371 Women Writers Prof. Rossbach MW 2:30 This course will focus on women’s contributions to French literary history and introduce you to some of the major works and ideas of French women writers since the Renaissance. You will understand why women’s influence and power increased or decreased in France over the centuries and why their struggle for equality took different turns than in other countries. You will also improve your understanding and expression of written and oral French. Conducted in French (AESTH)
The French Club took a trip to Quebec City last fall.
March is Francophonie Month! Check out our planned events: Tue, March 10 at 6:00 pm French Mass (Lady Chapel, Lower church) Mon, March 16 at 6:30 pm Crêpes night (LRC) Thu, March 19 at 4:30 pm Keynote: Immigrants in Photos (LRC) Wed, March 25 at 12:30 pm Francophonie Concert (Chapel Art Center) Fri, March 27 at 3:00 pm Movie night (LRC)
Russian -- РУССКИЙ ПРИВЕТ!
RU 100 Russian I This course is for true beginners. It can be taken toward fulfilling the language requirement or as an elective course to widen job opportunities in many government agencies as well as in companies where knowledge of Russian is in demand. RU 200 Russian III
Sergiev Posad monastery
This is a continuation course for those who have taken RU 150 Russian II or for those students who can place into this level. Fulfills the Linguistic Awareness core designation. Study Abroad in Russia:
For information about the minor in Russian Area Studies or studying in Russia, contact: Prof. Catherine Spitzer at cspitzer@anselm.edu Traditional Russian "samovar" -- tea maker
A number of our students have in recent years spent a semester with AIFS in St. Petersburg, Russia. They have taken advantage of a full immersion experience by living in this beautiful city, studying language, and taking supplementary courses (taught in English). Credits for courses taken abroad are recognized by Saint Anselm College.
Spanish -- Español
Meaghan Wilson '20, Michelle Bui '20 and other SAC students are teaching "Exploring my World", an Access Academy Spanish class for high school students. Braina Ruiz '21, Spanish and Education, won the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Award. She is studying this semester (spring 20) in Viña del Mar, Chile. SP 371 Hispanic Women Writers: An overview of current political, cultural and social issues from a literary perspective, this course has readings from some of Latin America and Spain’s most brilliant contemporary authors. Conducted in Spanish. Professor Elizabeth Fouts
Sigma Delta Pi Officers Meaghan Wilson, Katelyn Meade, Bailey Conti and Libby Fennell fundraised $600.00 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Spanish Honor Society with a dinner for students and their families.
Chinese -- 中文
SP 356 Introduction to Latin American Culture and Civilization: A study of Latin-American culture from its origins to the present time. Learn about the transformation of Latin-American societies through the study of geography, politics, art, music and more! Conducted in Spanish. Professor Jaime Orrego. SP 358 Introduction to Spanish American Literature: A survey course that considers the development of Spanish-American literature from the earliest times to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Professor Jaime Orrego. Do you know that each Chinese character can be converted to an alphabetical, phonetic form?
你好 ni hao
咖啡 ka fei
“Nihao” means “How are you?” and” kafei” means “coffee.” This phonetic form is the key to pronouncing Chinese characters and is straightforward to learn.
Chinese New Year is a celebration that lasts for 15 days. This year it started on 1/ 25 and ended on 2/ 8. On January 31, the department held a Chinese New Year celebration. The event drew a big crowd. Red lanterns, banners, mahjong, food, music, and your presence made this a memorable event. CN100 Chinese I A course for beginner. It aims to provide a foundation for speaking, listening, reading and writing Chinese. CN200 Chinese III A sequel to CN150. It is designed to further develop students’ language skills as well as the understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: CN150 or placement test.
It was very fun! The food was amazing! -- Josie Hulbert
German -- Deutsch
Courses offered Fall 2020: German I (GR100): MWF 1:30-2:20 Beginning German German III (GR200): MWF 11:30-12:20 Intermediate level German, a continuation of GR150 German II. (LANG)
Courtney Cunha, German major ’21, is one of several German language students at St. Anselm who has applied to study abroad in Summer 2020. She will be spending ten weeks in the university city of Lüneburg, about an hour from Hamburg. While there, she will take courses in German language and culture. Viel Glück, Courtney! Wir sind stolz auf Dich!
GR325 ST: By Land or by Sea: Germans and Austrians on the Move This course is a thematic survey of German-language travel literature from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries intended for advanced students of German. We will discuss the metaphorical and practical purposes of travel from commerce and trade to intellectual curiosity and cultural exploration. As a final project, students will produce their own short pieces of creative travel writing. Writing workshops will be scheduled to guide students in advanced German language writing exercises. Course discussions, readings, and assignments are in German. (AESTH/GLOB) TTh 10:00-11:15 Taught in German, films with English subtitles. Pre-req: GR250/300 or permission of instructor.
Consider majoring or minoring in German! Germany is one of the key players in the European Union and one of the world’s largest exporters. German language skills are therefore an asset on the job market for students pursuing degrees in business, politics, and history. In addition, German is a useful second language for students pursuing graduate work in Classics, Music, Art History, Comparative Literature, and Theology. There are also numerous opportunities for students in the sciences to pursue research and internships in Germany through the DAAD RISE program and other grants. Stop by the LRC to look through informational brochures or e-mail Dr. Kenison to set up an advisory meeting! ckenison@anselm.edu For more information about the German major or minor, please contact Dr. Christine Kenison, ckenison@anselm.edu
Lecker, lecker! This Spring, the German program will be partnering with RAs to put on hall social events centered around German food and culture. If you’re an RA looking to partner with a faculty member to host similar events in the future, feel free to e-mail Dr. Kenison at the beginning of Fall 2020!