GE CLAS Core: World Languages

Learn more about how our programs can satisfy the General Education CLAS Core requirement in World Languages.

News and Announcements

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces new administrative structure for environmental programs and world languages

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The proposed changes for fall 2025 will enhance collaboration and support student success.

Anne Frank Initiative welcomes over 250 Clear Creek Amana eighth graders to University of Iowa campus

Friday, June 7, 2024
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group directed by Prof. Kirsten Kumpf Baele, welcomed 250+ eighth graders from Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Middle School. A strong mission of the AFI is to create outreach opportunities to share Anne Frank’s story, spirit, and her humanitarian message with our youngest generation. Some CCA students have read portions of Anne Frank’s diary during the spring semester.

Prof. Glenn Ehrstine discusses the Iowa Caucuses on the ARD podcast "Der Tag"

Monday, February 12, 2024
Der Tag ("The Day"), a radio show produced by Hessian Public Broadcasting for the German ARD network, interviewed Prof. Ehrstine on the morning of the Rupublican caucuses in Iowa to get some local perspective on Iowa's "first in the nation" role in selecting the most competitive candidates for the nation's presidential elections. The hour-long podcast also features commentary in German from reporters and political scientists with expertise in U.S. politics and culture. Click the title of this posting to download or stream the show.

Upcoming Events

What Does Judaism Look Like? The Invention of Visual Toleration in the Enlightenment

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Art Building West
Presenter: Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr. David Price, Vanderbilt University

Listening to Jewish Voices: The Campaign to Readmit Jews to England

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 3:30pm to 4:30pm
English-Philosophy Building
Presenter: Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr. David Price, Vanderbilt University

Redefining or Defending Judaism in the Enlightenment

Thursday, October 31, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
Presenter: Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr. David Price, Vanderbilt University
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