Chansons d'amour: Contemporary French Love SongsAlmost everyone associates French language with romance, sees Paris as one of the most romantic cities in the world, and thinks of France as a country always looking for love. Listen to some new French love songs and compare them with classics from Édith Piaf and others to see how love as a concept evolves and remains constant in French popular music. Location: Mill's Int'l Center
Presentation Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
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Romanian Folklore and TraditionsCome join us for an interactive presentation on Romanian folklore and traditions. We would like to share with you the uniqueness of Romania, an "island of Latinity" in Eastern Europe. Our presentation will include aspects of Romanian folklore and culture, interlaced with legends, proverbs, music, dance, art (masks, Romanian naive art, sculpture). Location: Mill's Int'l Center
Presentation Time: 9:15am - 10:00am
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Focus on Kenya and Africa's development.I will talk about Kenya as a country with its different cultural aspects such as tribe, culture, food and politics as well as the rise of Africa's media: music, influences and economic development. Location: EMU Rogue
Presentation Time: 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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Chocolate in GermanyAn overview of different types of chocolate in Germany. Samples will be available. Location: EMU Rogue
Presentation Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm
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Experience the world, study abroadA presentation about the many sights, sounds and flavors of countries where UO students can study abroad. Our International Peer Assistans will talk about the international opportunities available to UO students in addition to playing a fun trivia game that will allow students to experience the world from Oregon! Location: EMU Rogue
Presentation Time: 10:15am - 11:00am, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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Chinese Valentine's DayChinese Valentine's day is based on a love tragedy story which happened thousands of years ago in ancient China. On the 7th of July, all the magpies serve as a long bridge for Niu Lang and Zhinv to have their annual precious meeting in the sky. We will compare the Chinese Valentine's day with the Western Valentine's day and think deep about the core value of this festival in current times. Please come and enjoy my Chinese language teaching lessons through this important Chinese festival. Location: Pacific 110
Presentation Time: 2:15pm - 3:00pm
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El baúl de los recuerdos -- the treasure troveSomewhere in mid-20th century Quito lives "La Torera" (female bullfighter), an eccentric lady who is often seen walking the streets of Ecuador's capital. In this presentation, you will hear La Torera's story as she tells it herself, and will also get a chance to experience some of the traditional children's games La Torera and an the people of her generation enjoyed: you will learn about "macateta," "rayuela," "canicas," "trompos," "coches de madera" and will get to make a corn husk doll. Location: Pacific 110
Presentation Time: 12:15pm-12:40pm
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WWOOF FranceI will share my experience traveling through France as a volunteer WWOOF-er. WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Through WWOOF-ing, I learned about French culture, improved my language skills, and met wonderful people. Through pictures and stories, I will show students my experience of France and try to inspire them to see value of travel and learning new languages. Location: Pacific 110
Presentation Time: 9:15am-9:40am
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Chinese culture--traditional Chinese musical instrumentsThis presentation will briefly introduce different types of traditional Chinese musical instruments as well as how they are related to traditional Chinese culture and language learning. Location: Pacific 110
Presentation Time: 1:15pm-1:40pm
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Chinese ZodiacThis presentation will give a brief introduction on "Shi Er Sheng Xiao", the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese calendar, some legends and some fun idioms will also be shared. Each participant will get a chance to find out what your birth year tells about you, more than just your age. Location: Pacific 110
Presentation Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
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