Congratulations to Simonetta Milli Konewko, Associate Professor of Italian, on the publication of L’Italia neorealista: Compassione e identità nazionale nel dopoguerra (Carocci editore, 2018), her own translation of her monograph Neorealism and the “New” Italy: Compassion in the Development of Italian Identity (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016).… Continue Reading »
Dr. Anita Alkhas publishes L’arte vivente: Baudelaire e Duchamp
Congratulations to Anita Alkhas, UWM Associate Professor of French, whose book is now out in Italian translation: L’arte vivente: Baudelaire e Duchamp (Archivio Dedalus Edizioni).… Continue Reading »
Congratulations to MALLT students Ewurama Okine and Loretta Mulberry, dessert champions!
Ewurama Okine and Loretta Mulberry entered the 5th Annual UWM International Dessert Competition as Team Shuga n Spyce. These MALLT students (Translation>Spanish to English) prepared a Chocolate Nkate Cake with Sobolo Ice Cream, which they called a Ghanaian/United States fusion … Continue Reading »
Registration is now open for the 5th annual International Dessert Competition
The international language and culture programs at UW-Milwaukee cordially invite you to our annual International Dessert Competition. All UWM students (undergrad and grad) are invited to compete individually or in teams. The public is invited to attend and to sample … Continue Reading »
Caroline Seymour-Jorn to speak at Marquette film screening and panel discussion of the Arab Spring, March 26
Caroline Seymour-Jorn of UWM’s Program in Comparative Literature and the Arabic Translation program will be speaking on Monday, March 26, at a panel discussion of the Arab Spring at Marquette University.… Continue Reading »
Annette Bahringer named new Director of Hustisford Community Library
Congratulations to UWM alum Annette Bahringer, who earned a BA in Comparative Literature and Anthropology and an MA in Foreign Languages and Literature with a concentration in Comparative Literature, who starts her new position as Director of the Hustisford Community … Continue Reading »
Practice speaking other languages in informal settings
The UWM World Languages and Cultures website keeps a running list of all the language tables and other informal language opportunities hosted by language programs on campus. The Spring 2018 isn’t quite finalized for all programs yet, but events are … Continue Reading »
MALLT alum Kris Knisely to present “Developing inclusive second language teaching practices for non-binary students”
MALLT is thrilled to welcome alum Kris Knisely back to campus for a language pedagogy workshop on March 8! Developing inclusive second language teaching practices for non-binary students Thursday, March 8 Reception at 4PM Workshop 4:30-6:30PM Curtin 175 Dr. Kris Knisely … Continue Reading »
21st annual Festival of Films in French
Pop the champagne–the UWM Annual Festival of Films in French turns 21 this year! Don’t miss 14 films over 10 days, all at the UWM Union Cinema, free and open to the public, February 16-25.… Continue Reading »
Hamid Ouali publishes edited volume on Arabic Linguistics
Congratulations to UWM Linguistics associate professor and Arabic program coordinator Hamid Ouali on the publication of his edited volume, Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics XXIX!… Continue Reading »