{"id":3886,"date":"2020-10-08T09:12:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T16:12:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/moscrop-studentservices\/?p=3886"},"modified":"2020-10-08T09:12:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-08T16:12:08","slug":"youre-invited-the-launch-of-simon-fraser-universitys-world-languages-and-literatures-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/moscrop-studentservices\/2020\/10\/08\/youre-invited-the-launch-of-simon-fraser-universitys-world-languages-and-literatures-department\/","title":{"rendered":"YOU’RE INVITED! The Launch of Simon Fraser University’s World Languages and Literatures Department"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dear Students,<\/div>\n
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We would like to formally invite you to the launch of SFU\u2019s newest department: World Languages and Literatures (WLL)! <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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WLL offers an approach to the study of world languages and literature that emphasizes collaboration across linguistic and disciplinary lines. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Through teaching and research, we promote a dynamic and innovative approach to language and literary study that reflects and supports our diverse society. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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If you are interested in learning more about the\u00a0<\/span>department, please\u00a0<\/span>visit:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/wll.html<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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In light of our new department, WLL is hosting a virtual launch party on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM on Zoom. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Students, instructors, and supporters (both current and new) are welcome to attend this event. This free event features an exciting look at everything we\u2019re up to at WLL. A new look, exciting courses and programs, opportunities for current and prospective students, and much more! <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Some highlights of the event will include:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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–\u00a0<\/span>A lecture by and Q &A with our celebrated Writer in Residence, Anosh Irani (with<\/span>\u00a0a chance to win signed copies of his book when you register on Eventbrite).<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
–\u00a0<\/span>A look at the nine languages w<\/span>e offer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
– The launch of the newest issue of The Lyre, our student led literary magazine<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
– Event features and announcements from the WLL student union<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
– An introduction to our latest student opportunity, a language conversation exchange<\/span>\u00a0program called Tandem.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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To register online visit:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/122576931903<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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By registering, you\u2019re entered <\/i><\/span><\/span>to win a signed copy of Irani\u2019s book!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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