Canisius strongly promotes internships and the study abroad program to provide students with practical experience in the language and culture they are studying. Local internships can be arranged at schools, business and social services, depending on the particular interests of the student. Internships abroad have included summer jobs in German athletic facilities, French schools, Spanish summer camps and Mexican law offices.
Students majoring in a modern language are required to spend a minimum of four consecutive weeks studying abroad and are encouraged to spend at least one academic semester abroad in programs supported by Canisius. Professors work closely with students to set up individually tailored programs at:
- Lille, France -- The Catholic University of Lille
- Oviedo, Spain -- University of Oviedo
- London, England -- London Metropolitan University
- Galway, Ireland -- National University of Ireland at Galway
- Dortmund, Germany -- University of Dortmund
- Queensland, Australia -- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Antwerp, Belgium -- University of Antwerp
- Uppsala, Sweden -- Uppsala University
- Tokyo, Japan -- Sophia University
- San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Sacred Heart Univeristy
- Rome, Italy --John Cabot University
- Sicily, Italy -- Mediterranean Center for the Arts & Sciences
- Florence, Italy -- Lorenzo De'Medici
- The Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Oktoberfest
- Carnevale
- French dinners
- Performances by professional theater groups
- Masses in French, German and Spanish
- Poetry readings
- Trips to Quebec
- Lectures by prominent scholars and experts from various fields.
Cultural Requirements
Over the course of the semester, each student in the Department of Modern Languages in courses 103 and up will participate in or attend two cultural events or activities outside of regular class time. One of them must be related to the culture of the language under study. The second should at least have a multicultural character. These events may include (but are not limited to) concerts, plays, lectures, college-sanctioned cultural trips, or films. At least one cultural event must be college-sponsored. In order to earn up to 5 percent of the final grade, the student will write two essays (in English for the 103/104/115/116 level and in the target language for higher level courses, maximum one-page each, 12-point font, double spaced). Each essay must be turned in within ONE week of the event/activity’s occurrence. The assignment is to include a brief summary of the event and most importantly, must reflect the student's impression/opinion/analysis of the event. In order to avoid misunderstandings, the student MUST consult with the instructor whether or not the event he/she plans to attend meets the above criteria. For students taking more than one Modem Language class, the number of cultural events required is four.
A current list of events acceptable in fulfillment of the cultural requirement will be posted electronically and updated by the Modern Languages Department. Any suggestions by students are welcome.
Cultural Events:
April 4-May 19 (Reception April 18, 5-7 p.m.) - Arts and Crafts of the Americas VI, Bouwhuis Library - Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery. Canisius College professors/collectors Coral Snodgrass ansd Julia Wescott and their students return to the gallery with new and favorite works from their travels through the Americas.
Monday April 7 - Dr. Slawomir Jozefowicz Lecture - "Poland's Relations with EU and US: Priorities of the New Government." 7:00 p.m., Horan-O'Donnell Science Building, Classroom 107. Dr. Jozefowicz is a Political Science Scholar from the University of Warsaw, Poland and Kosciuszko Foundation Scholar in Residence at U.B. Lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow.
Friday, April 11, 8 p.m. & Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m. - EVITA at UB's Center for the Arts (north campus). Winner of 7 Tony Awards, EVITA brings to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of the former Argentine dictaor Juan Peron. Tickets are $52, $42, Students $30.
Monday, April 14 - 6:00 p.m. Castellani Art Museum (Niagara University) Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, performance followed by an optional dance workshop, $5.
Sunday, April 20 - "On the Line" - film about the people behind one of the largest nonvioent movements today: to close the School of the Americas, a U.S. Army school that trains Latin American soldiers. 8:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of the Chapel.
Tuesday, April 22 - "Quinceanera"; and Tuesday, April 29 - "Performing the Border." These films will both be shown at 7:30 p.m. in Old Main 414, sponsored by the Womens Studies Program. Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, April 24 - Just Buffalo Literary Center "Babel" series bringing top names in world literature to Buffalo to read from their best books and talk to Western New Yorkers face-to-face. Kiran Desai at 8 p.m. in Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave. Some limited tickets ($25) are still available. Contact Just Buffalo Literary Center for information - 832-5400.
Wednesday, April 30 - Water, a film about a girl confronting a tradition of gender discrimination. 5:00 p.m. in Old Main 108 in Hindi with English subtitles. Free, sponsored by the International Affairs Society.
Ongoing - Museum of European Art - M-F 10 am-5 pm. 10545 Main St., Clarence (759-6078).