American Sign Language

Apply to Live in a Language/Culture Program House by 4/9

If you are one of the many students who is interested in language and cultural exchange, but is concerned with the limitations under the current pandemic, you might want to apply to live in a Program House on campus! At Wesleyan, Program Housing provides upperclassmen the opportunity to live collectively in a house or hall based…

Language Units Strengthen Connections in a Time of Isolation

Written by Camilla Zamboni, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Italian, and Natalia Román Alicea, Assistant Director, Intercultural and Language Learning In a trying time of social distancing and reduced interaction, language units at Wesleyan are acutely aware of how important it is to preserve connections across languages and cultures. Language learning relies and thrives…

(Even) More Language Learning Opportunities!

Adding to Wesleyan’s already robust language offerings, the Alternative Language Study Options program provides additional resources for students who may be interested in learning languages not available through language departments. This program may be helpful for those interested in preparing for a study abroad experience or looking to maintain and expand proficiency in a language learned while abroad. It may also be useful to start learning a language for other curricular purposes or for personal enrichment.  These additional language…

Sign Language Musical Performance

Everyone is invited to the SIGN LANGUAGE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE event on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 from 4-5 pm in Tishler Hall in the Exley Science Center, Room 150. Current and former students of American Sign Language, world languages, and the entire Wesleyan community are invited to attend a one-hour presentation of this unique art form…