Department of Modern Languages

Displaying 51 - 100 of 194 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 Major curriculum changes
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.193
President Maucker attempts to include a greater exposure to international views into the curriculum with conferences and expanded foreign language and culture courses; photo.
52 The French connection: "Demandez au Professeur" (ask a teacher)
Campus News Network 5:16, p.1
Department of Modern Languages offers reference service to French teachers.
53 Russian language and culture courses to be offered for middle school/high school students, adults at Price Lab School, beginning June 27
Public Relations News Release 0:601, p.1
James Sweigert will be teaching a two week intensive Russian language course at Price Lab.
54 "Let's Learn Spanish" classes offered through University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 0:564, p.1
Children, ages 8-12, can sign up for classes teaching Spanish at UNI.
55 Slice of France mid-Maucker
Northern Iowan 90:43, p.11
French Table meets in Union and at Tony's; photo.
56 University of Northern Iowa hosts Sephardic Studies Conference October 10-12
Public Relations News Release 1993:108, p.1
UNI to host Sephardic Studies conference. Isaac Levy will be the keynote speaker.
57 University of Northern Iowa to offer beginning French courses this summer
Public Relations News Release 1992:657, p.1
Summer classes at UNI will include French.
58 French house a new option for residents
Northern Iowan 89:50, p.6
Section of Bartlett Hall will be designated as French Language and Cultural Center.
59 All French house proposed at UNI
Northern Iowan 89:25, p.1
Professor Walther presents plan for French language and culture in section of dorm.
60 University of Northern Iowa to sponsor workshop for German teachers
Public Relations News Release 1992:124, p.1
50 German teachers from Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota will participate in a workshop, providing updated information on Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus new teaching techniques.
61 Five new academic heads/two acting heads appointed
Campus News Network 3:1, p.1
Roster and brief sketches of new and acting heads.
62 New heads, directors lead programs at UNI
Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.3
Duane Bartak heads Chemistry; Feredoon Behroozi heads Physics; Antonio Planells heads Modern Languages; Kevin O'Kane heads Computer Science; Gretta Berghammer heads Theatre; Julie Nelson head Gallery of Art; Sue Grosboll heads Museum.
63 Seven disciplines welcome new department heads
Northern Iowan 89:2, p.4
Short biographical sketches of new heads; photo.
64 UNI tries a different language; Portuguese influence wide spread
Northern Iowan 88:60, p.1
Close look at reasons to study Portuguese.
65 "Let's Learn Spanish" classes offered to children through University of Northern Iowa's modern languages program
Public Relations News Release 1991:579, p.1
UNI's modern language department will offer interactive Spanish classes for children 8-12.
66 Critical languages offer opportunity and challenge; Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian available at UNI
Northern Iowan 88:50, p.6
Description of courses in Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.
67 UNI students teach foreign languages; Waterloo pupils benefit from program
Northern Iowan 87:31, p.6
UNI students can experience teaching through the Elementary Foreign Language Program. Students teach French, Spanish, and German in eighteen Waterloo schools.
68 'Moorish Spain' topic for Wednesday (November 14) lecture at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:192, p.1
Jesus Montoya will present lecture in Spanish at UNI. A translator will be provided.
69 UNI professor believes Portuguese is the language for the future
Northern Iowan 87:20, p.11
Professor Robert Krueger hopes Portuguese becomes more popular at UNI; photo.
70 Portuguese offered for language requirement
Northern Iowan 87:3, p.5
Learning the language of Brazil, Portuguese, may be important in the future.
71 Portuguese courses available to satisfy second language exit requirement at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:2, p.1
Professor Krueger makes a case for the study of Portuguese.
72 Austrian Consul General to speak on his country's perspective of changes in Eastern Europe Friday (Jan. 19)
Public Relations News Release 1989:343, p.1
The Consul General of Austria visits Maucker Union to speak on Austria's views on the political climate of Eastern Europe. Consul General Coreth presents Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner with the Cross of the Order of Merit.
73 Games, antics bring languages to life
Northern Iowan 86:24, p.3
Melissa Walljasper talks about the teaching methods she uses.
74 Famous Chilean poet to speak at University of Northern Iowa Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Public Relations News Release 1989:267, p.1
Oscar Hahn, essayist and professor of Spanish-American literature at the Univeristy of Iowa will speak and read some of his poetry during a two-day event.
75 Foreign language proves valuable
Northern Iowan 86:18, p.5
Professor Konig talks about the benefits of learning another language.
76 Department of Modern Languages
Northern Iowan 86:15, p.5
Ora Schwarzwald will speak on Hebrew language.
77 Department of Modern Languages
Northern Iowan 86:3, p.4
Will hold meeting for those interested in a study program in Mexico.
78 University of Northern Iowa to host presentation on 'The United States, Europe and German reunification,' Friday (April 21.)
Public Relations News Release 1988:426, p.1
Hanswolf Haunhorst, the editor of Focus Magazine for the NATO Forces in Germany, will be the guest lecturer. Haunhorst has been a newspaper and radio correspondent in numerous cities across Europe. He has also worked for several U.S. government agencies.
79 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:49, p.6
Meetings and activities.
80 Thirty Iowa German teachers to attend two-day workshop on University of Northern Iowa campus next week (March 31 -April 1.)
Public Relations News Release 1988:365, p.1
The purpose of the workshop is to provide updated information on the Federal Republic of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Teaching materials will also be introduced and teachers will have and opportunity to exchange ideas.
81 Modern language important
Northern Iowan 85:46, p.5
Faculty talk about the importance of learning another language.
82 Thirteen University of Northern Iowa students will study in Austria as part of intensive German program.
Public Relations News Release 1988:293, p.1
List of students who are particpating the German program.
83 UNI behind in language requirement
Northern Iowan 85:28, p.7
Comparison of UNI language requirement compared with that of other Regents universities.
84 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:22, p.6
Meetings and activities.
85 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:21, p.4
Meetings and activities.
86 Spainish symposium celebrating Ruben Dario's literature on University of Northern Iowa campus Nov. 10-12.
Public Relations News Release 1988:145, p.1
Dario's literature is known for its orginality and universality. "Azul," published in Chile July 30, 1888, regarded as a key work of Latin American literture, accoding to D.C. Hawley. Other speakers featured are Enrique Anderson-Imbert and Eugenio Florit.
87 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:19, p.4
Meetings and activities.
88 Languages give chance of exposure
Northern Iowan 85:14, p.13
A look at the opportunities available for language students.
89 UNI Russian program grows
Northern Iowan 85:9, p.4
Professors Yetter and O'Connor talk briefly about Russian Area Studies; photo.
90 Russian professor teaches UNI classes
Northern Iowan 85:9, p.4
Natalia Gruzdeva is here on exchange program; photo.
91 Need for second-language speaking American workers greater than ever
Public Relations News Release 1987:389, p.1
Professor Carolyn Shields discusses the demand of bilingual workers in the United States.
92 University of Northern Iowa students offered a chance to study in Spain as part of the Iowa Regents Hispanic Institute
Public Relations News Release 1987:333, p.1
Professor D. C. Hawley leads students from various accredited colleges in the Iowa Regents Hispanic Institute trip to Spain, where they will attend courses on literature, communication, and Spanish culture. Help is offered by the Financial Aid Office.
93 University of Northern Iowa professor organizes student trip to the Soviet Union
Public Relations News Release 1987:311, p.1
Professor Edward Jamosky, director of the Russian Language Institute, plans an international study program for American and Canadian students of the Russian language. Students may apply for Federal Pell Grants to defer the cost of the program.
94 University of Northern Iowa student receives scholarship from Austrian government
Public Relations News Release 1987:186, p.1
Randy Warm receives a seven-hundred and fifty dollar scholarship from the Austrian Institute of Science to study at the University of Vienna. Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner leads a program preparing students for their time in studies in Austria.
95 Foreign Language Club president comments on new language requirement at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:181, p.1
Students are required to complete at least one year of foreign language study for graduation. The new requirement may be satisfied through courses in French, German, Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese. Brad Jensen comments on the changes.
96 Education system plagued with myopia
Northern Iowan 84:21, p.2
Professor Nodarse laments the lack of respect for the study of foreign languages.
97 UNI students will study in Austria as part of intensive German program
Public Relations News Release 1987:62, p.1
Professor Karl Odwarka leads a group of UNI students to Austria to study at the University of Austria. Participants must belong to German I or II, be pursuing a German minor, or have background in the German language. The program is worth nineteen hours.
98 Conference on Modern Language Teaching Sept. 25-26 at UNI to feature national leaders in field
Public Relations News Release 1987:44, p.1
Senator Paul Simon and Professor Rose Hayden participate as keynote speakers at the Conference on Modern Language Teaching. President Curris, Carol McBradley Danolds, Paul Hoekstra, Michael Oates, and Paul Burrow conduct opening ceremonies.
99 Summer Institute for Foreign Language Teachers at UNI to hear Sen. Paul Simon Tuesday (July 14), on importance of foreign language proficiency
Public Relations News Release 1987:427, p.1
Senator Paul Simon, and Professors Jacques Dubois, Robert Krueger, Raul Munoz, and George Zucker speak at the Summer Institute for Foreign Language Teachers. The conference is designed to aid instructors in developing teaching strategies in their field.
100 U. S. policy in Central America is topic of UNI public talk April 23 (Thursday)
Public Relations News Release 1987:322, p.1
Guest professor, Luis E. Aguilar appeared in the Kamerick Art Building to speak on U. S. policy in Central America. Aguilar's presentation was sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, and the Latin American Studies Committee.