UC celebrates first-ever A&S Language Day
Food, games, world languages represented at community event
Learn more about foreign language study opportunities at The University of Cincinnati's A&S Language Day. The event will be held on MainStreet outside Tangeman University Center on UC’s uptown campus on Wed., March 4 from 10 am. to 2 pm.
A&S Language Day features all languages taught in UC’s College of Arts and Sciences: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swahili.
Juan Godoy, undergraduate director of UC's Department of Romance and Arabic Languages and Literatures. Photo/Provided
“Events like this are extremely important because, in a globalized society like ours, it is essential for us as educators to prepare our students for the multifaceted and complex dynamics of todays’ the job market, where global competence has become a key asset,” said Juan Godoy-Penas, assistant professor of Spanish and undergraduate director for the Department of Romance and Arabic Languages and Literatures.
“The event is open to the public and anyone interested in learning more about their opportunities available at UC to develop their linguistic and cultural knowledge,” Godoy-Penas said.
“From current to incoming students, advisers, faculty, members of the community — everyone is welcome.”
A core part of the A&S mission is to prepare students to thrive in a globalized society.
Juan Godoy Penas UC assistant professor of Spanish
In addition to enjoying food and games, those attending will be able to speak with faculty and former students, watch them present about the many opportunities available for students and explore new languages and cultures. Students can also get information regarding certificates, minors, majors, double-majors, international co-ops, study abroad programs and more.
“A core part of the A&S mission is to prepare students to thrive in a globalized society and, therefore, understanding how other people think, behave and speak is crucial for that,” Godoy Penas said.
“We hope this event becomes an annual tradition in which faculty, staff and students come together to celebrate the richness of a multicultural education and to learn more about how studying languages can help students succeed both personal and professionally.”
Featured image at top: UC's College of Arts and Sciences will play host to Languages Day. Photo/AbsolutVision for Pixabay.
By Chloe Hall
Student Journalist, College of Arts and Sciences Marketing and Communication
artscinews@uc.edu
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