Events from 2021-2022

Please join us for this upcoming event to honour Punjabi and celebrate those who mother it. Kiran K. Sunar will be hosting the event with guest speakers Dr. Rinku Rani and Nuzhat Abbas. Readings from the University of Toronto's inaugural Introductory Punjabi language class will be read during the event. All are welcome! 

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To register, click here. 

Please join us for a Greek and Latin Convivium! The event includes a welcome session with Prof. Lorenza and Prof. Rachel, a chat session with fellow students, games and activities, and a course fair and raffle for book prizes! Free food treat bags will be given away!

• 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Greek, Latin, and us (welcome and introduction with Prof. Rachel and Prof. Lorenza)
• 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Time for nugae (break and informal chat)
• 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Greek and Latin students share
• 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Time for lusus (games and activities based on Greek and Latin)
• 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Course fair and raffle

Please RSVP here to help us plan for space, food, and prizes!

Are you interested in teaching and assessing French as a second language? If so, consider joining one of six guest talks given in French with English subtitles (and bilingual PowerPoint presentations) by teachers of the extracurricular French courses at the University of São Pãolo. All are welcome! 

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To register, please click here.

Join us and learn more about the Italy Summer Abroad Program! This virtual session will focus on the courses, Summer Abroad application process and next steps.

Summer Abroad staff and instructors will be leading this session. A former student participant will also be there to answer any questions. You'll have an opportunity to ask detailed questions about the courses and program activities. We look forward to meeting you!

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To register, please click here. 

Are you looking to spruce up your résumé? Do you need research experience? If so, LSAS is happy to present UTM's Undergraduate Language Studies Academic Journal! This is an excellent opportunity to share your academic work with scholars from the UofT community.

For more information regarding the submission guidelines, please click here. 

All submissions are to be made via Google Form. To submit, please click here. 

If you have any questions, contact us via email: language@utmsu.ca. 

Are you interested in learning French? Or do you want to expand your French vocabulary? The Café-Rencontres are back! The conversation circles are open to students of all French levels and all years of study! These are the remaining dates for the Fall 2021 semester:

• November 5, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• November 12, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• November 19, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• November 26, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
• December 3, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Come practise your French while playing games and meeting new people!

For more information about Café-Rencontre and access (Zoom meeting ID and password), please write to francophone@utmsu.ca.

 It's that time of the month again where UTM professors share innovative and creative approaches to contemporary language/linguistic theory! This month, Professor Lobalsamo will be presenting her approaches towards Italian-Canadian Foodways in the GTHA (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area).

To sign up, please click here. 

If you have any questions, contact LSAS via email: language@utmsu.ca  

We are calling all linguaphiles! Come on out and join the IEC's Living Language Library. Our fun and engaging 30-minute virtual celebration are open to all members of the UTM Community. At this student-led and judgment-free language event, you will be introduced to simple greetings or other must-knows that you can start to use right away.

Sign up today for the language of your choice!

To register, please click here or sign up directly in IEC Calendar via CLNx. 

Join Dr. Teresa Lobalsamo, Ph.D., on a four-part culinary tour of Italy as we explore the relationship between Italian food and culture, through art, literature, cinema, and our own histories. 

• Lecture 1 - November 2, 7:00 pm - Food Symbolism in Visual and Literary Arts
• Lecture 2 - November 9, 7:00 pm - History of Italian Cinema...Through Food (Part 1)
• Lecture 3 - November 16, 7:00 pm - History of Italian Cinema...Through Food (Part 2)
• Lecture 4 - November 23, 7:00 pm - Mapping And Honouring Italian-Canadian Foodways

Admission Price: $15.00 (Regular admission) and $8.00 (Students)

To register, please click here. 

For more information about Cultural Tuesday, click here. 

Join us and learn Chinese dining etiquette and how to order food in a Chinese restaurant and online ordering apps. All are welcome!

To register, please click here. 

Are you interested in meeting new people and in learning new languages? If so, the IEC’s Language Conversation Circles (LCC) are for you! Join us every Friday, starting October 1, 2021, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST online! We will be holding them on the following dates:

October 1, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

October 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

October 22, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

October 29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST 

November 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST 

To register, please click here or sign up via the IEC Calendar on CLNx. 

Professor Liz Coulson of Education Studies is offering a two-part workshop regarding applying to teachers’ college. Students who participate will receive information regarding applying to OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) and other teachers' college programs. 

To register, click here. 

The UTM Linguistics League is excited to announce their very first Lemonade with Linguists of the year! The event will be held on October 21, 2021, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm via Zoom and will be featuring UTM’s very own Professor Ai. All are welcome! 

To register, click here. 

Are you an artist? Singer? Poet? If you’re any sort of creationist, LSAS wants to see what you got! We are now accepting creative works for our contest this semester and YOU could be our winner! So be sure to submit your work before October 15th. Please message us with any questions or the submission link.

The deadline to submit is October 15, 2021, at 11:59 pm. The winner will be announced on October 18, 2021

All submissions are to be made via Google Form. To submit, click here. 

Are you interested in learning about Barcelona's stunning architecture, lively nightlife, sandy beaches and vibrant cultural heritage? Join us for a live walking tour of Barcelona!

To register, click here. 

Come join our Chinese cultural event to learn about the basic greetings in Chinese! All are welcome! 

To register, click here.

Are you interested in gaining hands-on, practical experience for credit? The EEU (Office of the Dean) will be hosting the third annual Experiential Education Fair on Thursday, October 7, 2021. 

Learn about the wide range of EL opportunities offered by academic and co-curricular units in collaboration with community partners. Explore a variety of Virtual Tables or attend Information Sessions on specific EL offerings.   

To register, click here. 

Are you in your final year? Are you looking for a graduate program that suits you? Join LSAS’ Grad School Fair and learn about various programs and academic routes for you to take after school.

Hope to see everyone there! 

To register, click here.

Are you interested in cutting-edge research within the language realm? If so, join Professor Michelucci’s research symposium on September 24th at 4:00 pm to gain insight on contemporary theories.

All are welcome! 

To register, click here. 

What is linguistics? Come find out at this information session and mini lecture hosted by Professor Ai Taniguchi from the UTM Department of Language Studies! Are you interested in languages? Math? Logic? Psychology?Anthropology? Cognitive science? If you answered yes to any of these, you might find linguistics interesting, too! Come find out what it means for us to study language scientifically!

To register, click here. 

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Are you an international student interested in improving your English proficiency and understanding of Canadian culture and traditions? Then IMACC is for you! IMACC is the International Mentorship in Academics and Canada Culture program. Sign up to participate in our one-on-one mentoring program! Students are assigned with a native English-speaking Mentor whom to meet for one hour per week through Quercus from Fall 2020 to Winter 2021. 

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Sign up and meet with a mentor today! 

We’re pleased to announce that beginning from Fall 2021, you can now enrol in a Chinese Language and Culture Minor program. Come to our Info Session to find out more!

Register here for access to the Zoom link. You can also use the form provided to submit in advance any questions you have about the program.

Interested in finding out more information about ITA courses being offered in the Fall/Winter 2021-22 academic year? Considering a program in Italian Studies? Come meet the profs! 

Feel free to also submit any questions that you would like to have answered in the presentation.  
Sign up here for the Zoom info session!