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:
Rich Cohen -
Israel is Real: An Obsessive Quest to Understand the Jewish Nation and its History
Cohen brings to life dozens of fascinating figures from false messiahs, to early Zionists, to founders of the modern Jewish state and shows how all theses lives together form a single story, a single life. Cohen examines the myth, paradox, triumph and tragedy of the Jewish state and how the creation of modern Israel has changed what it means to be a Jew. Rich Cohen will be at JCC of Greater Buffalo Benderson Family Building on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 and $5 for students. A reception will follow. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the JCC at 688-4033 or 688-4114 ext.337.
Social Justice Movie Night
Campus Minishtry will be sponsoring "A Day Without a Mexican", a "mockumentary" where all the Latin Americans living in Califonia mysteriously disappear. The movie will be shown on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm in Lyons Hall 418. Following the showing, there will be a moderated short discussion of the movie and the Social Justice issues it addressed.
Mexicanisius Night
ArtsCanisius and MexiCanisius are presenting MexiCanisius Night on Friday, October 23. From 5:00-6:00 pm there will be an Art Reception featuring the works of Mexican artist Ruben Morales Patino, in the Bouwhuis Library. Enjoy some Mexican food from 6:00-7:00 pm in Montante Cultural Center. Finish off the evening with some traditional P'indekuecha music from the Mexican state of Michoacan. P'indekuecha, Juan Zacarias Gomez will direct the 7:00 pm conert in Montante Cultural Center. Donations are gratefully accepted. Ruben Morales Patino's artwork will be displayed in Bouwhuis Library from October 5 - October 30. Attendance at this event will meet the departments cultural requirement.
Dara Horn –
All Other Nights: A Novel
How is tonight different from all other nights? For Jacob Rappaport, a Jewish soldier in the Union army, it is a question his commanders have answered for him: on Passover in 1862 he is ordered to murder his own uncle, who is plotting to assassinate President Lincoln. The answer comes when his commanders send him on another mission – this time not to murder a spy but to marry one. This novel, full of insight and surprise, is rich in human emotion and ambiguity. Dara Horn will be at Temple Beth Zion-Amherst on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $12 and $5 for students. A “High Tea” reception will follow. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Temple Beth Zion at 834-0708.
Evita
The Spanish Club is co-sponsoring the showing of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita" on October 27, 2009 at 8:00 pm in OM 408. Attendace at this event will meet the departmens cultural requirement.
Brice Kapel
Mixing new versions of songs from U2, Daniel Lanois, Sting and Peter Gabriel, as well as tunes with African sounds and songs bearing messages and basic images, Porto Seguro is a summary of Brice's life through his French and Togolese cultures. He tells his story to the audience who itself become actors in the play. The Brice Kapel concert will take place between the last week of October and the first week of November 2009. More information to come.
Boxcar (Vagon)
Boxcar is a Spanish Language Play from Repertorio Espanol based on a True Story by Silvia Gonzalez S. "The stories of five undocumented men who cross the border intersects with that of an immigration officer who struggles between his duties as an officer and his conscience as a son of immigrants." The play is intended for high school audiences and older. 100 English translation headsets will be available with ID. The performance will be on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00pm in Marie Maday Theatre. Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30pm. For more information, call 716-888-3231.
Sam Magavern –
Primo Levi’s Universe: A Writer’s Journey
Primo Levi’s Universe offers a multifaceted portrait of the heroic man who turned the concentration camp experience into beautiful yet terrifying literature. Through careful readings of Levi’s work, Sam Magavern finally does justice to his calm rationality, dark poetry, essential beliefs and wit. Levi’s art and life are inextricably intertwined, and this book presents them together, allowing each to shed light on the other. Sam Magavern will be at JCC of Greater Buffalo Holland Family Building on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $6 and Free for students. A reception will follow. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the JCC at 886-3145 or 688-4114 ext.337.
David Sax –
Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen
David Sax was understandably alarmed by the state of Jewish delicatessen – a cuisine that once sat at the very center of Jewish life had become endangered by assimilation, homogenization, and health food trends. And so David set out on a journey in search of authentic delicatessen. Was it still possible to Save the Deli? David Sax will be at Nosh Café on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students. A Reception by Nosh Café will follow. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Nosh Café at 633-8417.
Peter Manseau –
Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter: A Novel
A novel of faith lost and hope found. Manseau’s story is at once an immigrant’s epic saga, a love story for the ages, a Yiddish-inflected laughing-through-tears tour of world history for Jews and Gentiles alike, and a testament to Mansear’s ambitious genius. Manseau’s thrilling tale of secrets and revelations captures the diversity among Jews, then and now, in shtetl, city, and kibbutz, and the elemental meaning of bashert, or destiny. Peter Manseau will be at JCC of Greater Buffalo Holland Family Building on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and $5 for students. A reception will follow. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the JCC at 886-3145 or 688-4114 ext.337.
Eileen Angelini –
The Holocaust in French Film and Literature
Recent French film and literature has explored France’s role in the Holocaust from a variety of viewpoints. Dr. Angelini will use cinematic clips and literary excerpts to highlight different interpretations of the Holocaust and WWII from the French perspective. Dr. Angelini will be at JCC of Greater Buffalo Benderson Family Building on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 10:30 am. No tickets are necessary for this film and literary presentation. For more information, please call the JCC at 688-4033 or 688-4114 ext.337.
Gouter do Noel
The Alliance Francaise will be hosting their annual Goute de Noel on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 2:00-5:00 pm in Palisano Pavillion. The Christmas party is open to the public, and admission is free. There will be songs, skits, and a "Buches de Noel" tsting with awards presented to the winners. For additional information, cantact Dr. Genevieve James at jamesg@canisius.edu.
Peter Yarrow –
Day is Done
Peter Yarrow follows the success of his book Puff, the Magic Dragon with a picture book version of his beautiful song, “Day Is Done”. As night falls, animal and human parents everywhere tenderly tuck their children into bed. In the darkness, each child-raccoon, doe, rabbit, field mouse, and a little boy-wonders: Will I be safe? Will you be there for me? And every mom and dad responds with the comforting words of Yarrow’s refrain: “Yes, I am here”. Peter Yarrow will be at JCC of Greater Buffalo Benderson Family Building on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Admission is $25 for a family (up to 6), $10 for a single adult, $5 for students and children over 2 years, and Children 2 years and under are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the JCC at 688-4033 or 688-4114 ext.337.
Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labyrinth is a 2006 film from Spain. It will be shown on Monday evening, March 15, 2010, at 7:00 pm in Regis North. Attendance at this film will fulfill student cultural requirements.
Monsieur Vincent
Monsieur Vincent is a 1947 French film. It will be shown on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 7:00 pm in Regis North. Students are encouraged to attend. There will be a short introduction and after the film a brief discussion. All students who attend receive a study guide to help them appreciate the film. Attendance at this event will fulfill student cultural requirements.
Ongoing - Museum of European Art - M-F 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10545 Main St., Clarence, NY. (759-6078).