BA World Languages, UCC: CK110

The weather was mostly kind and there as a real buzz on campus for the 2024 UCC Open Day. Lots of interest in World Languages at the programme talks and at the BAWL stand in the Main Restaurant, where we had information on the career paths of some of our graduates.

An article from 10 years ago, but worth re-sharing:

Educators Worry Technology Hampers Study Abroad Experience A record number of American college students are studying abroad - 282,000, according to the most recent data gathered by the Institute of International…

Dr Elisa Serra Porteiro, Co-Director of the BA (International) - CK108, and Dr Mark Chu, Acting Director of the BA World Languages, UCC: CK110, at UCC's Parents & Guardians Information Evening 2024. For more information about the programmes and others with languages, and about the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at UCC, see https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ui5yu3cUdPf7K5nO03EXaW13dPkj2zKu/view

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How long to learn that language? Here’s a map for that How the U.S. teaches foreign languages to its diplomats.

We are delighted to share that our very own 3rd year BAWL student, Ronan Keohane, has been selected as a finalist for the MyEU50: Ireland EU50 Youth Competition (https://www.europeanmovement.ie/)! This competition commemorates 50 years of EU membership in Ireland and Ronan is among just 3 finalists, having won the Southern constituency (out of all university-level entrants from 12 counties). His essay discusses the need for education reform/ relationship between education and society. Congratulations Ronan on getting this far, we wish you all the best for the final section!

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Most Common Languages Spoken Around the World and Their Native Speakers

Punctuation in literature of major languages is intriguingly mathematical A moment's hesitation... Yes, a full stop here—but shouldn't there be a comma there? Or would a hyphen be better? Punctuation can be a nuisance; it is often simply neglected. Wrong! The most recent statistical analyses paint a different picture: punctuation seems to "grow out" of the foundations s...

Delighted to see out very own BA World Languages, UCC: CK110 student, Ronan Keohane, win today's Global Citizen Award at the UCC EmployAgility Awards. This award was designed to recognise students who stand out in their awareness of their place in the wider world. A global citizen recognises the part they have to play in the ever-growing world community and seeks to add to this community through their actions. This includes sharing values and practices which contribute to equality, fairness, and sustainability. Congratulations once again Ronan!
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U of Manitoba Cree instructor with single student says opportunity to pass language on makes class worthwhile | CBC News A Cree language class at the University of Manitoba was nearly cancelled this past semester after only one person registered for the course. But its instructor says he wanted it to go on, even if he wouldn’t be paid his full amount, because passing on language is more important than making money.

Great opportunity to see some new Italian films... just before oral exams!

N.I.C.E. Italian Film Festival Ireland 2023 - second edition N.I.C.E. Italian Film Festival Ireland 2023 - second edition

We are delighted that our BAWL student, Ronan Keohane, has been selected for the Global Citizen Award at this year's UCC EmployAgility Awards Ceremony 2023! Congratulations to Ronan! UCC International The ceremony will take place on Wednesday 5th April, 1pm. Please get in touch via FB if interested.