News and Events
- NEWS
LALS Series: PNW Premiere of LA MONTAÑA, a documentary about decolonization and the Zapatista movement
The final event in the LALS Film Series will be the Pacific Northwest premiere screening of La Montaña, a new documentary from Mexico about the politics of decolonization, the history of the Zapatista movement, and their 2021 transatlantic journey from Chiapas to Spain.Professor Magalí Rabasa will introduce the film and facilitate a conversation afterwards.Snacks provided! Open to the public!Co-sponsored by LALS, IME, SOAN, and HISPANIC STUDIESMore info? Email mrabasa@lclark.eduPolyglot Magazine: Call for Editorial Team
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, designer, or simply passionate about languages and culture, we welcome you to be part of Polyglot Magazine’s legacy.
Celebrating Japanese culture: Japan Night 2023
Japan Night is a yearly event which takes place at Fields Dining Hall at the end of the Fall semester.
Fellowships for Asian Language Study and Art History
The Blakemore Foundation is now accepting applications for its Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study and the new Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships. Both programs provide full tuition and a stipend for living, travel and study expenses at approved language programs in Asia for an academic year of full-time intensive language study during the 2024/2025 academic year.
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study are awarded to graduating seniors, college graduates, graduate students and young/mid-career professionals for advanced study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, or Vietnamese in Asia. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States, have completed (at minimum) the third year of study of the Asian language, and are ready to advance to professional fluency.Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships will be awarded for study of Chinese or Korean in East Asia. These grants are open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada who have a well-demonstrated intent to study the pre-twentieth century history of Chinese or Korean art at the doctoral level. Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree by the start of a grant and have completed (at minimum) two years of classroom study of the language in rigorous college-level language programs.Who should apply? The Blakemore Foundation is looking for exceptional candidates who will make significant contributions to their career field. The ideal candidate is someone with stellar grades, outstanding recommendations, and a demonstrated commitment to the Asian country and language. Beyond commitment, we are looking for a mature purpose: a career path that will require and benefit from fluency in that Asian language through out that individual’s life.
Applications may be submitted at https://blakemorefoundation.communityforce.com with a deadline of December 30, 2023.Japanese Minor, World Languages MajorA New Connection with Oshukan Secondary School
The Japanese section has started a new connection with Oshukan Secondary School in Tokyo.
- EVENTSApril 22: 11:30am - 12:30pm
French Office Hours with Elise in Miller 211
April 22: 3:30pm - 5:00pmTeaching Excellence Program Happy Hour for Faculty and Staff
April 22: 5:00pm - 7:00pmGerman Section Bunter Abend?
April 23: 11:30am - 12:30pmGerman Office Hours with Kira in Miller 211
April 23: 12:40pm - 1:40pmSpanish Office Hours with Micaela in Miller 211
April 23: 3:30pm - 4:30pmChinese table in the Bon
April 23: 3:30pm - 4:30pmRussian Office Hours with Anna in Miller 211
Keck Interactive Learning Center is located in room 211 of Miller Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 30
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voice 503-768-7419
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615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 30
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