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XXV Modern Languages Department Colloquium: Languages in the Professional World
March 20 at 10:00 am - 2:35 pm
| Richard Harris Terrace
The BMCC Department of Modern Languages invites you to the XXV Modern Languages Department Colloquium. The theme of this year’s event is Languages in the Professional World.
The Colloquium will take place on March 20, from 10 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. at Richard Harris Terrace (near the cafeteria), 199 Chambers St., Theatre II.
You will hear from professional, alumni and faculty. There will be 15 minute talks, followed by question and answer sessions.
Refreshments will be provided.
- Find out how professionals are using their languages in the work place: Real experiences from real people!
- Ask our guests how to find work opportunities, gain confidence speaking other languages, etc.
- Enhance your resumé with BMCC language credits: Put your languages to work! Gain cultural competence and enrich your college experience by studying abroad: Study languages in China, Spain, France or Italy!
- Take advantage of BMCC amazing programs: Make the most of your Experiential Learning and Internships, become a language tutor, etc.
The scheduled program is:
| 9:45 a.m. | Light breakfast | |
| 10 a.m. | Event starts! | • Provost Erwin J. Wong • Modern Languages Department Chair Eda Henao, • Professor Patrizia Comello Perry, Modern Languages Department • Professor Berenice Darwich, Modern Languages Department |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Session 1 | |
| 10:15 a.m. | Office of Internships and Experiential Learning | • Sharon Reid, Director of Office of Internships and Experiential Learning |
| 10:30 a.m. | Italian: International communication and cultural awareness | • Nina Robbiani Spinelli, Director of Product Development and Production at Mark Cross USA |
| 10:45 a.m. | Majors, Certificates and Student Activities: Modern Languages Department overview | • Michael E. Rolland, Modern Languages Department Faculty |
| 10:55 a.m. | Questions for guest speakers | |
| 11:05-11:15 a.m. | Session Break | |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Session 2 | |
| 11:15 a.m. | Arabic: How Arabic can expand your career opportunities | • Roa Harizi, Modern Languages Department Faculty |
| 11:30 a.m. | Spanish: With great interpretation comes great responsibility | • Alina Fernanda Picayo Marbés, Interpreter and Translator |
| 11:45 a.m | Study Abroad with the Modern Languages Department: Learn about the process, apply for travel scholarship funds | • Ainoa Íñigo, Modern Languages Department Faculty |
| 11:55 a.m. | Questions for guest speakers | |
| 12:05-12:40 p.m. | Refreshment Break | |
| 12:50-1:55 p.m. | Session 3 | |
| 12:50 p.m. | Chinese: How language barriers affect social justice and provide language learners with a purpose | • Mario Altamirano, Community Health Worker at Project Hospitality, Modern Languages Department Alumni |
| 1:05 p.m. | American Sign Language (ASL): Medical and Health professions and Sign Language | • Mario Altamirano, Community Health Worker at Project Hospitality, Modern Languages Department Alumni • Edward Nevarez, Modern Languages Department Faculty and ASL Interpreter |
| 1:20 p.m. | Heritage/Native Speakers: Learn about the different tracks available in the Modern Languages Department | • Evelin Gamarra, Modern Languages Department Faculty |
| 1:40-1:50 p.m. | Session Break | |
| 1:50-2:35 p.m. | Session 4 | |
| 1:40 p.m. | Where Multilingualism Can Take You! Get involved in Modern Languages Department extra-curricular activities and start filling out your resumé for the future | • Amadeo Baltazar, Legal Translator and Interpreter, Modern Languages Department Alumni |
| 1:55 p.m. | French: Language proficiency and its many facets | • Professor Sophie Maríñez, Modern Languages Department Faculty, Translator and Former Diplomat |
| 2:10 p.m. | Center for Career Development: We are here to support and guide you! | • Driada Rivas, Interim Director of Career Services |
| 2:25 p.m. | Questions for guest speakers | |
| 2:35 p.m. | Event finishes! | • Patrizia Comello Perry, Modern Languages Department Faculty • Berenice Darwich, Modern Languages Department Faculty |
For more information, contact the Department of Modern Languages at (212) 220-8105 or lan@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Details
Date:
March 20
March 20
Time:
10:00 AM - 2:35 PM
10:00 AM - 2:35 PM
Event categories:
Career Workshops/Fairs, Ethnic and Race Studies, Featured, Modern Languages, MultiCultural Center, Social Justice, Study Abroad
Career Workshops/Fairs, Ethnic and Race Studies, Featured, Modern Languages, MultiCultural Center, Social Justice, Study Abroad
Open to:
The BMCC Community
The BMCC Community
Location
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