We are delighted to walk through a new journey to the Middle East as shared by Taha, a senior majoring in History with double minor in Arabic and Classics. Students of languages not taught at Loyola may contact Academic Advising and Support Center to continue to study that language at the college level. The program can be designed for several majors. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers coursework in many languages. If the course for which you wish to earn credit does not fall into the above categories, then you must apply to take that course BEFORE taking it. Ideally the exam should be taken shortly before registering for a course. The module for IT104 will follow soon. Multiculturalism & Human Rights at LangZone Rabat, Morocco! The tribute, Italia nel cuore, as well as a video celebrating Sergio and his fabled teaching and dedication to Italian literature, especially Dante, can be found at these links: Julie Elsky's ground-breaking book Writing Occupation: Jewish migr Voices in Wartime France was published in December (2020) by Stanford University Press. It became a part of Yldz University in 1982. At Loyola, we too have been excited to engage in an international opportunity for personal and professional understanding of self and the Other, seek interdisciplinary foundations for language and culture exchange, and reflect on becoming conscientious learners and mindful agents in a multi-cultural global context. Located near the Swiss border at the junction of the Rhone and the Saone Rivers, the city of Lyon has been a thriving economic center since antiquity. David Beltrn, a Spanish faculty member, and a local artist, Teresa Magaa, shared invaluable cultural insight into the history, traditions, and symbolism that define Da de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico. Lombardi-Diop carried out an in-depth analysis of the new movements against sexual abuse and its implications for international feminism in its different forms. Housing is at the university and there is a Jesuit from the Jesuit Consortium who lives there. In May 2018, Dr. Reinhard Andress organized a conference at Loyola on The Early Stages of Exile. A placement exam is not yet provided in those languages. Over 40 students from Italian language classes attended La Bohme at the Lyric Opera on Saturday, October 20th. Lectures are taught almost exclusively in English by native speakers with strong academic backgrounds and industry experience. And besides the music, there was Candle Making for Chanukkah and other holidays and delicious Cookie Decorating! Inevitably, language learning tames our perceptions manifested in how we correspondence wisely to the world, within our own smaller circles and the larger interrelated ones. Find out about more students who have receivedFulbright Scholarships. Half-way between Paris and the French Riviera, it is also well-known for its medical schools, research centers, various industries and pleasant location near the Alps. On March 1st, the LLRC and Arabic Language and Culture Minor welcomed Mr. Majed Abu Ajameyeh to immerse students in a traditional Arabic music ensemble. As we get ready for the end of the semester, graduation preparations, and summer break, please join me in reading our last blog for Arabic for the spring semester. Scores are recorded for future reference. Students will live in dormitories near their school or downtown Lyon. The department strongly urges students interested in Loyola to complete four full years of world language before coming, preferably continuing through the senior year, so as to assure a reasonable recall of concepts and vocabulary. She adds that her introduction to Arabic language and culture has helped her further appreciate the rewarding values of human interaction. Freie Universitt Berlin is one of Germany's premier institutions of higher education. Yookoso! Join us and experience all this for yourself. If you are interested, just follow these simple steps. Contact Ms. Lindsay Quadara in International Programs for more information on study abroad in Spain. Her timely blog highlights direct and indirect global ideologies, systems, and thoughts that set hurdles in the lives of women. Julia McClean '20 knew before she came to Loyola that she was interested in Latin America and wanted to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They can help you plan your program to make sure you have all your requirements taken care of, regardless of your major. Arabic and Jesuits: A Journey Across Faiths! Isis Santoni Morro, 23 has put out La parcialidad hacia la mujer de color por su rol de gnero en Roque Moreno de Teresa Gonzlez de Fanning, El Palma de la Juventud 4.5 (2022): 6774. Andrew, a graduate student in the social philosophy program, a Jesuit scholastic studying for future ordination, and a learner of Arabic at Loyola, opens his heart to memories of Arabic speaking catholic parishes and his journey with the Jesuits to learn Arabic nationally and internationally! She is also learning Arabic this semester. MH 351G Students in the Honors program have other core requirements. Our thanks to MLL and CAS, Faculty, staff & students, for their continued support of Arabic @ Loyola! With 505,100 inhabitants, Lyon serves a population of more than 160,000 students. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures supports the 2020 Loyola University Maryland Faculty Anti-Racism Statement and adheres to its pledge that "as faculty members of a Jesuit university, we will work to enact best practices to create anti-racist classrooms and foster continuing discernment with respect to racial inequality . On October 25, 2022, students and faculty in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures celebrated Da de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). With gratitude to funding support from MLL Chairperson Professor Susana Cavallo, the Arabic program at Loyola enjoyed a mesmerizing demonstration of Arabic classical music sounds and instruments by our kind professional musician Mr. Majed Abu Ajameyeh. I'm indebted to the kind welcome of the distinguished academician and mentor Dr. Taieb Belghazi who has directed the SIT Rabat / Morocco program for over 25 years. Introductory level courses (courses at the 101 and 102 levels) taken by students with no previous preparation in the language will fulfill part of the electives requirement. As is the case for all transfer courses, students seeking to fulfill the core language requirement at other accredited institutions must obtain prior permission from the Chair of the department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the Academic Advising Student Center (AASC). Loyola students going to Alcal stay formally enrolled at Loyola paying the regular tuition, housing, and comprehensive fee. at such a timely need to share love, compassion, and respectful understanding across the globe! Anna Graff had majors in Spanish and Global Studies before graduating in the Spring of 2022. Kocaeli University; Department of Foreign Language Education; . Members of the MLL Department will be available during summer registration sessions to help answer questions related to language placement. The refreshers can assist students in preparation for the placement exam, so they place into the level of language most aligned with their skills. She discusses what archival research can tell us about the life of a novel, and in particular about Jean Malaquaiss wartime novel told from the perspective of refugees in France. Its prominence as a relevant historic site, especially in regard to Germanys more recent past, has made Berlin a vibrant metropolis where remnants of the past visibly mix with bedrocks of modernity. Detroit: The Middle Eastern Capital of the US!, A World of Possibilities: My Journey with Loyolas Arabic Program, The Holy Land in the Hearts and Soul of its People!, Iraq: A spiritual journey and Personal Quest, Dubai: An Extraordinary Cultural Consciousness, Lebanon: The Desolations and Consolations of a Country in Crisis. Arabic on Capitol Hill: Advocacy in Action! The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Teacher Assistant 2004- 2006 Foreign and Second Language Pre-service teachers' supervisor Teaching Assistant for methods in teaching foreign languages. Ellies Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and French double major led her to develop a unique skill set and deep empathy for communication challenges. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures prepares students to live, work, and lead as informed citizens in an increasingly diverse world through the study of languages, literatures, and cultures. For more than 10 years, Ive been posting special voices and narratives of my Arabic students at Loyola! A Ferry to the Blue City: Chefchaouen, Morocco. However, exile can also be conceptualized more broadly as a process already starting at home, while traveling into exile and/or before arriving in the place of exile. Ms. Catherine Savell, who teaches French in the department, was awarded the Center for Humanities Affiliate Teaching Award in October 2018. Brandon, a pre-law student at Loyola University Chicago majoring in Economics with a double minor in Legal Philosophy and Arabic Language, shares his voice and that of the Lakota people: I am Native American, African American, and Syrian American. The department offers a limited number of summer online sessions in SN103 and SN104. Students must apply to take courses elsewhere for core credit through ASSC; ASSC then forwards the request to the department chair for evaluation. Exact offerings vary each semester, but typical courses include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi/Urdu, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian and Spanish. Housing is off campus with host families, Argentine students, or other internationals. With a focus on Arabic in Eritrea, please join me in reading an inspiring voice of resilience from our dear Heden, a sophomore studying Global Studies and Environmental Policy with a minor in Arabic Language and Culture. This is a single-term or one-year program for most majors at the Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina (not to be confused with El Salvador, the Central American country). Students who have previously studied either Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanishand wish to continue studying that language at Loyola. Please spare a few moments to explore the SIT study abroad program in Rabat titled Multiculturalism & Human Rights. Students can navigate through the refresher according to their level and desired goal. Students who take this exam must adhere to the Loyola policy on Academic Honesty; test takers should try their best, but not receive help. His dedication to them was and remains legendary. He shares his feelings towards the kindness, trust, and hospitality he encounters in Jordan, his very first trip to an Arab country!Thanks to all at MLL, Global Studies, and CAS for continued support of the Arabic minor! Freie Universitt Berlin is ranked nationally and internationally among the top research universities in Germany. Classes run from January to July with a vacation in February (the middle of the summer inChile). During these semesters, students acquire the fundamentals of the language in all aspects, including culture. Isis Ariana Santoni Morro, 23 - Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship About Us. Copyright 2023 Loyola University Maryland. Congratulations Carinne! Only courses at accredited institutions will be accepted. Willkommen! Placement results will be discussed by the student's advisor on the second day of summer orientation. Learn more about the Buenos Aires program. First, decide where you would like to go and when. Graduating as summa cum laude in May 2022 with BAs in Global Studies and Communication Studies, and minors in Arabic Language and Culture and Islamic World Studies, she currently works as the Communications Officer for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs Center on Global Food and Agriculture. Meet the Faculty in Modern Languages. With much timely need for expanding our horizons internationally as global multi-faith, multi-linguistic, and multi-racial created communities, please take a few moments to read Myah's blog titled "A Ferry to the Blue City: Chefchaouen, Morocco." All Loyola students are required to fulfill the language core, either in a modern or a classical language (for fulfilling this requirement in a classical language, such as Latin or Greek, visit the Classics website). With Loyola spirit reflected in their constructions, we invite you to tour our blog and reflect on samples of their cries for hope, equity, and inclusive global support. Students who place higher than the 104 level on Loyola's world language placement exam may be exempt from the language core, pending confirmation from Loyola's Modern Languages and Literatures department after a proctored, on-site placement exam. Students may also use other Italian courses toward Loyola's Italian Studies Minor. Planning ahead, she made appropriate decisions planning her academic program to get there. *Students who place higher than the 104 level on Loyola's foreign language placement exam may be exempt from the world language core, pending confirmation from Loyola's Modern Languages and Literatures department after aproctored on-siteplacement test. These non-credit online language refreshers contain explanations and exercises to help students review the appropriate Introductory and/or Intermediate levels. Carinne came in 4th place in this highly competitive call for papers for her essay "Ce qu'on peut attendre dans une socit qui est base sur la technologie". We are delighted to read the passionate words of Maria, a senior graduating this year with a BS in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience with a minor in Arabic Language and Culture. To schedule the exam, contact the dean's office of the school for your major. Founded in 1948 by students, scholars, and scientists with the support of the American allied forces and politicians in Berlin, the university nowadays holds an enrollment rate of circa 32,000 students. This includes a thorough grounding in the five language skills: reading, understanding, speaking, writing, and cultural appreciation , as well as an understanding of the structure of the language, cultures and literatures of the countries that speak the language studied. We also offer English for non-native speakers who are enrolled at the University in other majors. The Arabic online placement exam can be taken at this websitehttps://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/online-tests/arabic-test/index.htm. Please read her words and enjoy her images of the Muslim Civilization in Southern Spain. Students gave presentations on various aspects of Chinese culture, ranging from the Moon Festival to traditional Chinese marriage customs, to ancient Chinese philosophers such as Confucius ()and Mencius (). Her words bring tears and ignite the platform of languages as a vital voice of diversity! Kind gratitude to the center's directors and founders, Dr. Moudden and Dr. D'Ouezzan, for their generous hospitality and collaboration. Myah invites you to a virtual tour into the beauty of the Blue City "Chefchaouen" and the multiplicity of influences by Arabs, Amazigh, North African, Portuguese, Spanish, among others. Many thanks to Chairperson, Dr. Cavallo, and Dean, Dr. Schraeder, for their continued support of Arabic at Loyola. The cost is equivalent to Loyola's tuition and housing, plus other fees. The active and participatory nature of the members of the modern web society has led media conglomerates to seek new methods . Reconstructing Love with Refugees @ Camp Eleonas in Athens! Students can go to Montpellier for the summer or the academic year. Loyola has an exchange program at Kansai Gaidai University for a single term or for one year in Hirakata City, Japan (near Kyoto).