Modern Languages and Classics

Department Events

This page lists past, current and upcoming events related to our department.

Weekly Language Tables

Language Tables meet in 207 Little Hall (“the lounge”). Students, faculty members and native speakers are invited to come and converse in an informal setting where all topics, big or small, can be discussed in the designated language. Each table meets once a week.

Monday:  French (12:00-1:00), Japanese (1:00-2:00)
Tuesday:  Russian (12:00-1:00), Arabic (1:00-2:00)
Wednesday:  German (12:00-1:00), Italian (1:10-2:00 p.m.), Chinese (2:00-3:00)

Thursday:  Spanish (12:00-1:00)

Current Events

• International Film Festival

Past Events

• International Potluck Dinner – Friday, December 3rd, 2010
• Recognition Banquet: Professor Tina Passman and Professor James Troiano – Thursday, April 29th, 2010
• Readers’ Theater: “La Cantatrice Chauve” – Presented by the students of FRE 309, February 4th, 2009
• Dr. Stuart Marrs on the importance of learning a foreign language (PDF) – UMaine Modern Languages Awards Ceremony, April 28, 2008
• Maine Summer Institute for Teachers of French Dinner Gathering – Dr. Ray Pelletier’s House, Summer 2007

Please check back later for more information on other departmental events!