Department of Foreign Languages, Spring 2010
Study Abroad
Dr. Keith Lindley Leads a Group of Nineteen Students and Community Members to Paris
A group of nineteen students and community members toured Paris from March 19th to the 28th under the leadership of Dr. Keith Lindley. Some students opted to earn academic credit for the trip by signing up for IE 499 Intercultural Experience and FL 490 Culture and Civilization of Paris. The FL 490 course met both before and after the trip for a series of readings, lectures and tests on the history of Paris and its vibrant culture. In Paris, the group visited major historic and cultural sites, such as the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Musée Carnavalet (the Museum of the History of Paris), and Versailles. Students experienced Parisian cuisine and nightlife, and became experts on navigating the Métro by the end of their stay.
Paris,
France Spring Break 2010
Dr. Claudia Vance Creates Summer Study Abroad to Costa Rica
Dr. Claudia Vance, Associate Professor of Spanish, has created a three-week study abroad opportunity in Costa Rica. This summer, fifteen UNA students will depart on July 3rd for San José, the Costa Rican capital, and will begin Spanish-language classes on July 5th. Students will live with Costa Rican families during their stay in order to maximize their language experience. In addition, various cultural excursions are planned, such as walking tours of neighborhoods such as San Joaquin de Flores and Heredia, Latin Dance classes, a tour of the capital, San José, an excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park Also on the agenda are the beach as well as a visit to a volcano and hot springs. Dr. Keith Lindley will lead the students from the United States to Costa Rica, staying with the group from July 3rd until July 12th, when Dr. Vance arrives for the duration of the stay.
Dr. Scott Infanger Attends Conference and Explores Study Abroad Opportunities in Perú
In March 2010, Dr. Infanger presented a paper entitled, "Rechazando el martirio de la Mujer en la obra de María Luisa Bombal" and was the moderator for the panel, "Lo femenino en el mundo hispano" at the IX International Congress on Hispanic Literature in Lima, Peru. While in Peru, Dr. Infanger began laying the groundwork for establishing a two week study abroad course designed to introduce students to Peruvian culture which he will offer in May 2011. He also represented UNA as a recruiting ambassador in Lima, addressing a congregation of more than 250 persons. Working with UNA's office of International Affairs, Dr. Infanger opened discussions with the Study Abroad Office at the Catholic University of Lima to establish a bilateral exchange agreement for UNA students to study in Peru for an entire semester.
In conjunction with the two-week trip to Peru, Dr. Infanger developed FL 201, Introduction to Study Abroad, which will open the study abroad experience to students from the entire university community. The proposed course will be offered for the first time in May 2011 and will be conducted in English.
