Welcome to the Modern Languages Week
A week dedicated to the learning of foreign languages and cultures.
Featuring: Cultural activities, Film viewings, Guest speakers and more!
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Blue Room
MacKinnon Building, 1st floor
7 pm, free admission
Multilingual Theatre Evening
Come & see students performing various scenes from the international repertoire:
- Bremer Stadtmusikanten
- Geld allein macht nicht glücklich
- Tres sombreros de copa
- Reigen
- Zauberlehrling
- Al ristorante
- Les Fridolinades
- Feierabend
Plus: Performance by Japanese Choir
Special thanks to:
* Our coordinators Andréanne Roy & Marie-Ève Therrien
* Our presenter Simon Abbott
Monday, March 12, 2007
St. Mark's Chapel, 12 pm
Free admission
Italian Arias with:
Elizabeth Dunbar & Rebecca Hincke (soloists),
Simon Abbott (accompanist)
Performing the works of
Pergolesi, Mozart, Caldara & Vivaldi
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Centennial Theatre, 7 pm, $5
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso | This crowd-pleasing, Best Foreign Language Film Oscar winner is an affectionate salute to the magic of the movies and the individuals who spend their lives in the projection booth. Philippe Noiret stars as Alfredo, the projectionist for a small Sicilian village movie palace, who opens up new worlds for one very inquisitive child. With Jacques Perrin, Philippe Noiret, Pupella Maggio and Marco Leonardi. In Italian with English subtitles |
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Lobby/Centennial Theatre, 12 pm
Free admission
Eine kleine Lachmusik with String Quartet: Emily Fowler & Sabine Stawitzki (violins), Lisa Deacon (viola), Tomo Toriumi (cello) AND German Volkslieder with Sabine Stawitzki (violin), Vassag Baghboudrian (flute), Mathilde Beaulieu (clarinet) and Katharina Gliege (guitar)
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Centennial Theatre, 7 pm, $5
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days | Julia Jentsch (The Edukators) stars as the courageous protagonist of this real-life drama, set during the waning days of the Nazi regime. As a member of the White Rose resistance group, Scholl and her brother risk their lives to distribute subversive pamphlets to students at Munich University. Director Rothemund uses an even-handed, semi-documentary style to chronicle Scholl's courageous effort, as well as her apprehension, trial, and conviction. In German with English subtitles |
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Lobby/Centennial Theatre, 12 pm
Free admission
Calligraphy Workshop with Master Hiroko Okata from "École de Calligraphie Japonaise", Montreal
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Centennial Theatre,
Always: Sunset on Third Street | Set in a digitally recreated postwar Tokyo, this movie tells the story of a few people who live and work in a quiet neighbourhood, and their impact on one another's lives. Mutsuko arrives from the country, eager to take on her new position working for the president of an automobile company, only to find out she is employed by a small auto repair shop. The Suzuki shop lies almost in the shadow of the Tokyo Tower as it rises steadily above the skyline during construction. Others are also striving for a better future as Japan emerges from the shadow of war. Based on a popular manga, this film won 12 of the 13 Japanese film awards in 2006! In Japanese with English subtitles Repeat Showing on March 18 2007, 7 pm |
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Lobby/Centennial Theatre, 12 pm
Free admission
Hispanic Dances & Rhythms: Flamenco with Myriam Larouche Tremblay & Jennifer Marcotte; Tango with François Aimé & Céline Dudemaine; Salsa with Nicolás Argote Franco & Jennifer Marcotte
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Centennial Theatre, 7 pm, $5
Volver | Two sisters learn that the bonds of family don't always end after death in this gentle, observational comedy drama with heavy doses of magic realism that marks celebrated Spanish filmmaker 16th feature. Almodóvar describes the work (which became a rousing sensation when it premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival) as "a meeting of Mildred Pierce and Arsenic and Old Lace, combined [.] with surrealistic naturalism." With Pénelope Cruz, Yohana Cobo, Lola Dueñas and Carmen Maura. In Spanish with English subtitles |
Friday, March 16, 2007
Cleghorn Room
McGreer, 2nd floor
12:30 pm
Careers in Modern Languages
Guest speakers
Diane Mills:
Assistant to the Vice-Principal, Bishop's University on Graduate Scholarships
Luciana Caffesse:
Translator, TTC (Technical Translation & Communication)
Madeleine Stratford:
Bishop's Graduate (Class of '99) & Ph.D. Candidate in Translation Studies, Université Laval
Karine Bergeron:
CHRP, HR Business Partner from etfs (Travel & Healthcare Solutions), Lennoxville
Marie-Hélène Loignon:
Bishop's Graduate (Class of '04) & Border Services Officer, Immigration Section, Canada Border Services Agency
Refreshments will be served!
In its December 18, 2006 cover story How to Build a Student for the 21st Century, Time Magazine states that today's economy demands not only a high-level competence in the traditional academic disciplines but also what might be called 21st century skills. The top-of-the-list skill is "Knowing more about the world": "Kids are global citizens now [.] and they must learn to act that way. Workers [are needed] who are global trade literate, sensitive to foreign cultures, conversant in different languages!"
For more information on the Modern Languages Week program, please contact:
Dr. Sophie Boyer, Chair
Department of Modern Languages
Bishop's University
2600 College Street
Sherbrooke (Quebec)
J1M 1Z7
Tel.: 819 822-9600 x2425
Email: Sophie Boyer
