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Are you ready for a fun week?

National World Language Week is here. We’re kicking things off with Musical Monday to get you energized. Updates will be made regularly, so please check back often for the most current information. Enjoy the week!

Musical Monday

Language-specific playlists made by MSU Denver students, faculty, and staff

• ASL Playlist: World Languages Week ASL Playlist
  
• French Playlist: World Languages Week French Playlist
• German Playlist: World Languages Week German Playlist
• Japanese Playlist: YAYOI DAIMON 大門弥生 – Sin Miedo (Official Video)
• Spanish Playlist: World Languages Week Spanish Playlist

Travel Tuesday

Interested in where graduates with degrees in languages end up? Check out this interview with an alum who is currently living and working in France!

TAPIF: Teaching Assistant Program In France 

Mallory Schnaus, former MSU Denver student

• Why did you decide to do TAPIF?
  • Deciding to do TAPIF was something that has been at the back of my mind since I first learned about it during class a few years ago. Getting to live in France again, immerse myself in the language and culture but this time with more knowledge and appreciation, piqued my interest. I’ve enjoyed teaching friends and family about France and the language but wasn’t sure if it was something that I could see myself doing for a living. I knew that TAPIF would help me better understand that path and if I wanted to pursue it or not.
• When was it? Where were you assigned to teach and what grade level?
  • I am currently still doing TAPIF. Started in October 2022 and will finish in May 2023. I was assigned to Elbeuf – near Rouen in Normandy. I work at a high school, vocational and normal high school, my students ages ranging from 14 to 17 years old.
• What value did you gain from the program?
  • I’m still learning every day, but I’ve learned to be more independent, use my voice to advocate for myself and have mastered public speaking. I’ve also been lucky to have my students teach me some new vocabulary throughout the past few months.
• What is your advice for folks considering the program?
  • If you’re worried about not being able to teach, don’t fret! The académies host a few trainings throughout the internship and the other interns are always willing to offer helpful advice, activities or lesson plan ideas. If you’re worried about being alone and making friends, so is everyone else! But there are many Facebook groups, group chats, and gatherings to meet other assistants. Even if you are not sure what you want to do for your career, but you know that you are passionate about the language or the country, I’d highly recommend applying. You learn so many valuable skills and get to practice your French every day with natives.

Watch-a-thon Wednesday

Watch-a-thon Party in Plaza!

If you’ve got some time today, there will be movies available for you to choose from and watch in Plaza 360-K (near the main office, across the terrace from the classrooms). Stop by any time and settle in for a flick!

If you’d like to join in from home, or later on, check out some of these streaming options that are free to you from the Auraria Library.

French Movies to Stream

Les intouchables/The untouchables

This comedy-drama follows the unlikely friendship formed between a street-smart ex-con and his wealthy, paraplegic employer.

Wine calling

With the rapid growth of technology, the wine industry is also affected and more manufacturers turn to modern means compromising tradition and ethics. A small group however aims to preserve more natural methods as a personal mission to promote environmentally friendly wine production in the south of France.

Spanish Movies to Stream

The list of movies is far too long to post here, so take a look at this document for curated recommendations for films and TV shows, tips for watching Spanish-language programs, and more!

Language Fair Thursday

Join us in person!

• Thursday, March 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm
• AES Building Forum

 The World Language Fair is MSU Denver’s main event in the annual celebration of World Language Week. Join us for games, prizes, food, music, photo ops, and fun! This year’s Fair features ASL, Basque, Catalan, French, Galician, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and more. This event is free and open to the campus community!

Foodie Friday

Update coming soon, stay tuned!