1. Modern Languages at UNL Pathway to Global Education Presented by: Prof. Priscilla Hayden-Roy, Interim Chair, Dept. Modern Langs. & Lits. phayden-roy1@unl.edu

2. Languages Offered at UNL Arabic – with minor in Arabic Studies Czech – with minor French – with minor and major German – with minor and major Japanese – with minor Portuguese – first two semesters (under MODL) Russian – with minor and major Spanish – with minor and major Think about starting a new language at UNL!

3. Why should incoming freshmen be advised to enroll in ML classes? Small classes promote community Beginning classes (101, 102, 110) meet every day and generally have daily checked/graded homework; this encourages good study habits. Starting early with a modern language allows a student to begin planning right away for study abroad. Starting early allows a student to attain proficiency during his/her undergraduate career.

4. Language Tables & Clubs “How can I meet other people on campus?” Arabic – Conversation Table, Writing Center Chinese – Conversation Table Czech – Komensky Club, Czech Film Series French – Conversation Table, French Club, Film Club German – Stammtisch, Lincöln, Kino-Klub Japanese – Kawasaki Reading Room Portuguese – Conversation Table & Culture Club Russian – Conversation Table, Russian Club Spanish – Mesa de español, Spanish Club, CineClub Info at: http://modlang.unl.edu/get-involved

5. Advising entering freshmen about ML classes 101, 102: five-hour classes SPAN 110: six-hour class, 101 & 102 in one semester – fast paced, previous knowledge and high motivation advised Three SPAN 202 tracks Culture, Business, Health Professions FREN and SPAN 210: (= 201 & 202); fast-paced, advised for motivated students who want to move ahead quickly SPAN 220 (= 203 & 204): Intensive Spanish for the Professions: spring 2016: emphasis on medical translation & interpretation MODL 101: Windows to the World (1 cr.) – ideal as a filler class, exciting intro to world cultures and ML study

6. Retroactive credit “I got my foreign language out of the way in high school.” Students with 3 years of HS classes in a language taught at the 202 level at UNL: ENROLL IN 202, and receive a B or better the first time they take the class, may claim 3 hours of credit for 201. Students with 4 years of HS classes in a language taught at the 203 level at UNL: ENROLL in 203, and receive a B or better the first time they take the class, may claim 6 hours of credit for 201 and 201. Let’s push both of these options – especially the second! This is a way to attract students who might not even consider taking an ML class at UNL to take the plunge!

7. Modern languages – the ideal second major! “But I’m a […fill in the blank…] major!” Modern Languages enhance ANY major! 44.7% of our majors are double-majoring DMLL has majors from every College: Arts and Sciences: 47% EHS: 17% Journalism: 9% ASNR: 5% Fine Arts, Architecture, PAC: 5%

8. Academic & Professional Advantages “Why should I study a modern language?” Proficiency in a second language and study abroad are a mark of academic excellence: they set you apart in interviews and graduate school applications. People who have studied abroad generally have learned to be flexible, tolerant, open to new approaches – this is attractive to employers. You have a better chance of being awarded prestige scholarships if you’ve studied abroad and have proficiency in a second language. This is a message especially for our academic high achievers at UNL!

9. Careers with Modern Languages “What can I do with a modern language?” International Business Travel & Tourism / International Hotel Management Foreign Service National Security Health-related fields: work with minority populations NGOs: work with refugees, asylum seekers, homeless Peace Corps Teaching – secondary or post-secondary Teach ESL abroad Translation Interpretation Court Interpreting

10. ML classes emphasizing the professions Spanish 202 - Business Spanish 202 – Health Emphasis Spanish 220 Medical Interviewing German 307 for Business – to be offered Spring 2017 Discipline-specific internships are available – German DID Program in Berlin New class in all languages – 395 – internship – will soon be available in all languages (has been approved in German, based on Global Studies model)

11. Going Global with Study Abroad UNL has faculty-led programs to: Brazil: Salvador – new, summer 2016 – for heritage speakers of Spanish and advanced students of Spanish to learn Portuguese China (not offered 2016) France: Angers – offered summer 2016 Germany: Berlin –offered every spring & summer Japan – not offered 2016 Russia: Perm – offered summer 2016 Spain: Deusto/Bilbao – offered every spring or summer Spain: Soria – offered summer 2016 Information at: http://modlang.unl.edu/education-abroad

12. Scholarship Opportunities Early Abroad Scholarships for students who apply to go abroad within their first two years at UNL ($2000). Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese: AMP Strategic Language Scholarship up to $1500 for study abroad after one semester of study in any of these languages. Czech language: all who enroll and are fulltime students receive $300 (1 st -3 rd year); additional Czech-specific scholarships available through application. Many other scholarships available for study abroad through DMLL and Education Abroad.

13. Global education through modern languages “I want to be able to say when I graduate: I have studied abroad, where I learned to negotiate life through my second language. I am linguistically and culturally proficient in a second language.” Let’s help our students attain these goals!