Languages Out Loud 2020

This spring, the Department of World Languages & Cultures presents a series of events to celebrate world languages through the spoken word. All are welcome.

(Ancient) Greeks Speak Justice

Tuesday, February 18
12 – 1:15 pm, Community Room, Christopher Center
Ancient thoughts on modern issues in politics and social justice: a public reading

17th Annual German Theaterfest

Thursday, April 2
9 am – 1 pm, Duesenberg Recital Hall, VUCA
Valpo students present an excerpt from a play in German and area high schools compete in a drama competition auf Deutsch.  Contact Prof. Malchow for more details.

7th Annual French A haute voix and Fête du théâtre

Thursday, April 9
5:30 – 6:30 pm, Duesenberg Recital Hall, VUCA
Poetry, prose and song lyrics, plus a play, all presented en français by Valpo students.  Contact Prof. Tomasik for more details.

8th Annual Spanish Día de la poesía

Thursday, April 23
6:30 – 8:30 pm, Community Room, Library
Readings of poetry en español by Valpo students and presentation of the 10th anniversary of the Letras Literary Magazine.  Sponsored by: World Languages and Cultures and Christopher Center Library Services Contact Prof. Miguel-Pueyo for more details.

Chinese Speech Contest

April 19 – Great Lakes
May 3 – Midwest Region
The Great Lakes High School Speech Contest invites students from Indiana and Illinois to display their Chinese language skills in a good-spirited competition.
The Chinese Bridge Midwest Region High School Student Speech Contest will then determine the most qualified candidate to represent the Midwest in the Global Chinese Bridge Speech Contest for High School Students.  Contact Confucius@valpo.edu for more details.