Culture on Display
The boards in IAB in the seating area at the second floor landing and along the wall between classrooms 2031 and 2029 will feature language and culture-related displays. These rotating exhibits promote the diversity of our cultures and of our FL programs. Stop by occasionally and take a look. Suggestions are welcomed! Here is an example (Chinese New Year)
Free Books and More
Looking for good reads, perhaps in a foreign language? Grab a free book (or two or more…) off the book case outside the Department of World Languages and Cultures’ Library (2034 IAB, second floor; there is another shelf on the third floor, in the corner towards Lakeside). There may be other items such as posters, maps etc. as well. If you see something that interests you on the shelves inside the library try negotiating with the Department Chair or the Administrative Coordinator, you might be able get it too… Check back regularly as the selection will keep changing. Conversely, if you have foreign language and culture type items you want to put up for adoption let us know.
World Book Day
The annual World Book Day is celebrated on April 23. To mark the occasion, the Department of World Languages and Cultures offers a reading–virtual or in person–around that time (possibly even on several days). Students, faculty, and staff who are interested in participating may read or recite (or sing?) a short poem, a song, a short story, a fragment of a novel or essay, or something along these lines in the language they are learning or teaching. It would also be nice if readers explain briefly why they have chosen what they are reading. Contributions should not last longer than about five minutes (rehearsing beforehand is strongly recommended…). Further details will be made available closer to the event.
World Languages Collaborative (WLC)
“Collab”, the World Languages Collaborative (WLC), organizes events and activities for foreign language professionals primarily in the counties surrounding the cities where Georgia Southern has campuses. Visit their website to learn more about it on to register.
World Languages CollaborativeFrench Week 2024
Armstrong Campus
Tuesday, November 5
12 PM: Taste of France at the Galley
- Location: Armstrong Campus – Student Union – The Galley (Armstrong Campus Map)
- Price: Must use a current meal plan or pay entrance fee to participate ($14 + tax).
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: French food has taken over the Armstrong campus’ Galley for this year’s “Taste of France!” Join us to learn more about French culture, while experiencing traditional French cuisine.
Menu
- Traditional Choices: Boeuf Bourguignon & Chicken Fricassé
- Vegetarian Choices: Ratatouille & Carottes Glacées
- Side Dishes: Gratin Dauphinois & Haricot Vert Amandine
- Soup: Potage aux Lentilles
- Dessert: Chef’s Surprise!
Statesboro Campus
Monday, November 4
6 PM: Film One Nation, One King
- Location: Statesboro Campus – Henderson Library 1308 (Statesboro Campus Map)
- Price: Free
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: “One Nation, One King,” a film about the intertwining fates of the men and women of the 1789 French Revolution, as they meet the newly established Assemblée Nationale. Hosted by Kevin Reagan, Undergraduate Outreach & Information Studies Librarian.
- The film will be shown with original French audio, with English subtitles.
Tuesday, November 5
4 PM: History Lecture
- Location: Statesboro Campus – Interdisciplinary Academic Building (IAB) Room 1012 (Statesboro Campus Map)
- Price: Free
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: Dr. William Allison, Professor of History, as he discusses the effect D-Day had on French Liberation.
Wednesday, November 6
5 PM: Guest Speaker
- Location: Statesboro Campus – Interdisciplinary Academic Building (IAB) Room 1012 (Statesboro Campus Map)
- Price: Free
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: Guest speaker, Valérie Kuhn Granzow, the French Honorary Consul of Savannah, will be discussing the impact of the French language in Georgia’s history. Following her discussion, Pi Delta Phi (The National French Honor Society) will have their 2024 Induction Ceremony – including the induction of the guest speaker.
6 PM: Taste of France at Dining Commons
- Location: Statesboro Campus – The Dining Commons (Statesboro Campus Map)
- Price: Must use a current meal plan or pay entrance fee to participate ($14 + tax)
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: French food has taken over the Dining Commons for this year’s “Taste of France!” Join us to learn more about French culture, while experiencing traditional French cuisine.
Menu
- Salads & Appetizers: Cocombre à la menthe et Salade Niçoise
- Bread & Soups: French Rolls & Croissants, Vichyssoise (Creamy Leek & Potato), French Onion Soup
- Main Courses: Confit de Canard (Duck Confit), Boeuf Bourguignon, Coq au Vin, Patates Dauphinoise, Ratatouille, Haricots Vertes Almondine
- Crepes: Cordon Bleu, Berries and Cream, Nutella and Banana
- Desserts: Crème Brûlée, Eclairs, Palmiers, Chocolate Croissant
Thursday, November 7
6 PM: See Yourself in France
- Location: Statesboro Campus – Interdisciplinary Academic Building (IAB) Room 2025 (Statesboro Campus Map)
- Price: Free
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: Ever picture yourself somewhere else? Join us for “See Yourself in France!” Dr. Brad Holley, Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures, will share information about 2025 study abroad opportunities in France. Next, the French Club will be hosting a game of Francophone GeoGuesser! Join us to see how well you can recognize locations in France just through Google Street View images.
Friday, November 10
6 PM: Family Movie Night
- Location: Statesboro Campus – IT Building 1004, (Statesboro Campus Map)
- Price: Free
- Audience: All are welcome
- Description: Adults and children alike are invited to join us for this year’s Family Movie Night! The film, “Nicolas on Holiday,” is a story about the amazing seaside adventures a young boy, Nicolas, and his family have while on school break.
- Not only is the event free and family-friendly, there is free parking on campus after 5:00 pm and we will be serving warm popcorn throughout the movie! Plus, maybe you’ll pick up some French language (don’t worry, we will have English subtitles, too)!