Get involved with the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature by participating in our language conversation opportunities and attending our events and conferences. See our events below and check out our Student Opportunities for additional ways to get involved.
UNO French Club
Our meetings are open to French students and friends at all levels. Meetings include cultural exploration, games and speaking practice. We meet monthly in person in ASH 344. Check the UNO events calendar or the announcement board outside the Department of Foreign Languages & Literature offices (ASH 301) for more information.
Please contact Courtnay Wheat for more information, at cwheat@unomaha.edu.
Stammtisch German Conversation Table
Join us for casual conversation auf Deutsch! Stammtisch is a German conversation table that meets every Thursday 4:00-5:30pm during the fall and spring semesters (excluding university breaks).
Students of all levels of German are welcome! We are currently meeting in a hybrid format, in-person (ASH 344) and via Zoom.
For more information and meeting password please contact Dr. Gwyneth Cliver at gcliver@unomaha.edu.
Tertulia Spanish Conversation Hour
Join us for Tertulia, Spanish conversation hour, that meets once a month during the spring and fall semesters. Students of all levels of Spanish are welcome! It is organized and sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature and the UNO student members of Sigma Delta Pi.
For more information please contact Sigma Delta Pi Student President Katie Becker knbecker@unomaha.edu or Dr. Eugenio Di Stefano edistefano@unomaha.edu.
Language for the Professions Series
Language for the Professions Series is held once a semester. All students and faculty are welcome. Although the event highlights the importance and role of bilingualism in theses professions the event is held primarily in English. It is organized and sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Foreign Languages and Literature Honors and Awards Ceremony
The Annual FLL Honors and Awards Ceremony is held once a year to celebrate our top achieving students in each language we offer at UNO. All students, faculty, friends and family are welcome to join us in recognizing their exceptional language achievement. This event is organized and sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature.
Recent Recipients of the Award
MALT Colloquium on Language Teaching
MALT Colloquium on Language Teaching is held yearly and organized by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature and the Master of Arts in Language Teaching Program (MALT). This conference seeks to create a community of local area language teachers and learners, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and encourage research in the field of language education. The Colloquium is sponsored by The Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, the Office of Graduate Studies, and the Writing Center.
The Master of Arts in Language Teaching program is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to take courses in a wide range subjects from literature, culture and linguistics in the target language to second language acquisition theory and teaching methodology. See additional events organized by MALT.
European Studies Conference
The Annual European Studies Conference, sponsored by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, brings together individuals from diverse disciplines, but united in their interest in the area between the Atlantic and the Urals. Interdisciplinary panels, workshops, plenaries, and performances bring perspectives and insights that have earned the conference a reputation for high academic quality.
Other FLL Events
WATCH THE WORLD CUP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE!
México vs. Poland on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 @10:00am in the Milo Bail Student Center (Main Hall)
October 26, 2021 | A Conversation with Mexican Writer and Scholar José Ángel Navejas
Dr. Navejas spoke about his experience as an undocumented immigrant and the transformative power of higher education. The conversation was held in English, Spanglish and Spanish; with participants encouraged to use the language of their choice.