Clubs and cultural events
Our department also has a local chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, the international language honor society; majors who qualify for induction receive an advantage on civil service exams, as well as access to job postings (see the website phisigmaiota.org).
Additionally, Spanish majors may also qualify for Sigma Delta Phi, the Spanish honor society, and Italian majors for Gamma Kappa Alpha, the Italian honor society. We also have many cultural events throughout the year, including film series, concerts in the languages, cultural evenings, holiday celebrations and national traditions.
Spanish
BU Spanish Club
The Spanish Club is an organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diverse
cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through social and cultural activities in our
community. It is a great new way of meeting people from all over the world!
Spanish outside the Classroom: Extracurricular Activities
Every semester Spanish interns and instructors organize numerous activities including
Film Series, Talks and Cultural Celebrations, such as Mexican Day of the Dead, Spanish
Tapas, Andalusian Easter, Hispanic Heritage Month, etc.
Italian
The Italian Coffee Hour
Join other students and University members for Italian Coffee Hour. Days/times and location announced in Dateline. Please, contact Professor Dana Stewart for more information.
Join other students and University members for Italian Coffee Hour. Days/times and location announced in Dateline. Please, contact Professor Dana Stewart for more information.
Italian Movie Night
Join us and enjoy some classic Italian films. It's free and snacks are provided, so bring a friend and join the fun! Please, contact Rachel Samiani for more information.
Join us and enjoy some classic Italian films. It's free and snacks are provided, so bring a friend and join the fun! Please, contact Rachel Samiani for more information.
Italian Game Night
Come to the Italian Game Night to practice and learn Italian while playing games a fun and relaxed atmosphere. All levels are welcome. Please, contact Rachel Samiani for more information.
Come to the Italian Game Night to practice and learn Italian while playing games a fun and relaxed atmosphere. All levels are welcome. Please, contact Rachel Samiani for more information.
Italian outside the Classroom: Extracurricular Activities
Every semester Italian interns and instructors organize numerous activities, such
as open mic, cooking demonstrations, competitions, an Italian Carnevale celebration,
etc. Days/times and location announced in Dateline and in our homepage calendar.
French
La Table Française
Please, contact Professor Dora Polachek for more information.
Please, contact Professor Dora Polachek for more information.
French outside the Classroom: Extracurricular Activities
Every semester French interns and instructors organize numerous activities, such as Brown bag lunch, Film Series, Talks, Games, etc. Days/times and location announced in Dateline and in our homepage calendar.
Every semester French interns and instructors organize numerous activities, such as Brown bag lunch, Film Series, Talks, Games, etc. Days/times and location announced in Dateline and in our homepage calendar.
