UMN Languages
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A nexus point for language lovers and studiers, brought to you by the University of Minnesota.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, learn some Dakota words with us! Swipe to see the definitions of familiar places. Today, we invite you to learn more about CLA's Indigenous scholars, upcoming courses, and how you can support the Department of American Indian Studies: https://bit.ly/4hGkPyH
Say thanks to a CLA instructor! Here's what a few students had to say about meaningful classroom experiences this year: 🔗 z.umn.edu/wtd-26 #UMNCLA #WorldTeachersDay
Thinking about adding French or Italian to your academic journey? Stop by FRIT's Open House to connect, ask questions, and get inspired! Yes indeed, oui hope to sì you there! 😉 @umncla.bsky.social
Read about VIET 1015 and other featured courses offered by University of Minnesota Twin Cities this fall in https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/new-semester-new-skills-fall-courses @umncla.bsky.social
Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome Mr. Yuya Murata, Mr. Ron Leonhardt, and Ms. Rio Saito to campus to learn more about our Japanese program and present AMES Chair & Professor Travis Workman with a Salary Assistance Grant supporting the Japanese program. 🎉 @umncla.bsky.social
Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd to connect with your CourseShare peers and learn more about resources available to support your studies! If you have questions about the program or need assistance, this is a great opportunity to talk to someone in person. @umncla.bsky.social
Our heartfelt thanks to University of Minnesota language faculty going the extra mile to share languages and cultures through CourseShare! Read more about it at cla.umn.edu/language-cen... @umncla.bsky.social
This winter break, investigate the many languages of Egypt and use linguistic knowledge to engage with Egyptian culture as it exists today! Applications due: October 1, 2026 To learn more, join us this Friday in person in Jones 135 or on Zoom: z.umn.edu/2026Egypt @umncla.bsky.social
UMN Language Center Director Amanda Dalola spoke with MPR News about the joys and challenges of learning a new language as an adult. Read all about it! cla.umn.edu/language-cen... @umncla.bsky.social
AMES 5220, taught online this fall: Explore what it means to teach and learn Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs) through a critical lens! Examine how critical pedagogy and social justice education can inform your teaching and help you navigate students' complex backgrounds. @umncla.bsky.social
🐄🎟️🎡🌽 On opening day, come see the CLA Language Center booth in action at the Minnesota State Fair! Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 3:00 – 5:00pm CLA Table |1674 Dan Patch Avenue @umncla.bsky.social
FRIT students! Did you know you can qualify to study abroad in Montreal for a weekend just by attending 5 film screenings held by FRIT in Spring 2027? Watch the video to learn about the PCCQ (Prix collégial du cinéma québécois)! @umncla.bsky.social
Rather than debating whether AI belonged in language education, Amanda Dalola & Sabrina Fluegel decided to experiment with it themselves. Learn how they created PromptEd: AI Prompts for Language Educators: https://fltmag.com/prompting-with-purpose @umncla.bsky.social
What makes you want to learn a new language? Heritage? Travel? Work? Intellectual curiosity? Listen to the full podcast episode on adult language learning with linguistics professor and Language Center director Amanda Dalola on MPR with Angela Davis: www.mprnews.org/episode/2026...
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung visited the University of Minnesota on June 30th and met with team members of the Vietnamese Heritage Language program! Read more at: https://cla.umn.edu/language-center/news-events/news/vietnamese-ambassador-nguyen-quoc-dung-visits-university-minnesota
