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WCUSPANISH
newsletter
García-Castañón honored by South Carolina
literary association with poetry reading
On October 23, Santiago García-Castañón delighted poetry aficionados by giving
a reading for the literary association “The Write Place” in Greenville, South
Carolina. He has also been invited to give a reading of his poems (both in
Spanish and in English) at Gardner-Webb University. The upcoming event,
which will be open to the Gardner-Webb community, will be held at the Tucker
Library on Tuesday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a book
signing and a “Meet
the Poet” reception.
-------------------¡Enhorabuena,
profesor!
left:
Dr. GarcíaCastañón (center)
with a few of the
poetry lovers who
attended the
event.
Faculty-led study abroad programs for Summer 2015:
WCU Spanish is proud to offer
students three options for faculty-led
study abroad for next summer:
Costa Rica with Mr. Garrett Fisher,
Argentina with Dr. Alberto CentenoPulido, and Spain with Dr. Lori
Oxford. Click on the links above to
see the whole document, and contact
the respective faculty member if you
have any questions.
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD IN
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Study in Spain!
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Explore the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires and the unique
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• “This trip was one of the most exciting trips I have ever been on. I did not
know that it was possible to have so much fun and learn all at the same
time.
I honestly can't say really anything negative about this trip. I would
definitely go again and I would recommend it to everyone. “
• “I thought the whole trip was amazing!”
• “Study abroad in Valencia, Spain helped me to grow and learn academically,
spiritually, and socially. We experienced the culture through learning about it
in our classes and then going into the city and see the culture come to life.”
- Visit Colonia, Uruguay
(UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Argentine Cowboy Ranch
- El Tigre: River Boat Ride
Old Market & Asado
• Cultural Activities include:
- Traditional Cooking Class
- City Tours
- Tango Performances
- Dance Classes
- Theater Visit
• Housing with host family (includes breakfast & dinner)
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- Flight (estimate $1250 - $1500)
- Passport ($110)
- Argentina Reciprocity Fee ($160)
- Lunches ($4 per day)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Western Carolina University
Alberto Centeno-Pulido
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Sol Education Abroad
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WCU Study Abroad Program | SUMMER | www.soleducation.com/wcu
Remember: you can earn 6 credit hours with any one of these three programs.
Thatʼs half of the difference between a major and minor… in one month!
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WCUSPANISH
ALUMNI CORNER
WCUSPANISH wants to recognize achievements
of WCU alumni with a major or minor in Spanish.
RENÉ GÁMEZ (BA, Spanish and BS,
Accounting ’11, M. Ac. ’13) Immediately after
graduating from WCU in 2011, René began to work
at Dixon Hughes Goodman, a CPA (Certified Public
Accountant) firm in Asheville. While working for the
firm full time, he went to complete another degree at
WCU, this time a Master of Accountancy. He uses
his Spanish regularly to assist Spanish-speaking
clients with tax preparation, business consulting, and
various other areas associated with accounting.
Outside of work, René also uses Spanish to help
people in the community by translating documents
and interpreting in hospitals, banks, and schools.
(WCUSpanish would like to note that René was the
recipient of various merit-based scholarships that
acknowledged his excellent academic performance. See
this 2013 article in Western Carolina Magazine
celebrating the accomplishments of René and other
scholarship recipients.)
CHRISTINE (WEATHERS) RICHARDSON
(BSEd, Elementary Education with Spanish
minor ’12) Christine works as a second grade
teacher with an open classroom of 22 students at Ida
Rankin Elementary School in Gaston County. In
May of 2012, Christine married William
Richardson, who is currently attending UNCCharlotte for a degree in biology and math.
Christine and William live in Dallas, NC in a house
that she inherited from her great-aunt. As if working
with 22 second graders weren’t enough, she occupies
herself by leading a women’s Bible study group that
meets at Alexis Baptist Church.
She plans to
continue practicing and learning Spanish and hopes
to attend grad school in the future.
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¡Enhorabuena!
Nosotros aquí en WCUSPANISH siempre
estamos muy orgullosos de nuestr@s alumn@s.
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Alumni: share what you’ve been up to with the rest
of the WCUSPANISH community! Send your info
to Lori Oxford (lfoxford@email.wcu.edu) and be sure
to pass the newsletter along to your family and
friends so they can celebrate your achievements
along with the rest of us.
Upper-level offerings in Spanish set for Spring 2015:
• SPAN 301 - Conversation and
Composition.
This course focuses on production-based
skills like speaking and writing, based on
topics relevant to the Spanish-speaking world.
• SPAN 330 - Masterpieces of Spanish
Peninsular Literature.
A general overview of the literature of Spain
from the Middle Ages to the present time.
• SPAN 401 - Contrastive Features of
English and Spanish.
This class will examine the differences
between English and Spanish from the point
of view of pronunciation as well as word and
sentence structure. There will be a special
focus on common mistakes made by students
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of Spanish due to the interference of the
structure of their dominant language (which
in most cases is English here at WCU).
• SPAN 431 - Don Quixote and His
World.
A monographic course dedicated to Don
Quixote analyzed in the context of early 17th
century Spain.
• SPAN 471 - The Art of Translation.
What does it mean to translate? What do
translators actually do?
What jobs are
available in this field? Why are there multiple
ways to translate? The course will cover
theory and a variety of translation topics. It
will also include a translation workshop to
practice the art of translation.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
WCUSPANISH
Spanish classes. Let’s cross our fingers that
this semester is the last one in which you have
to ask Melissa Allen in McKee 118 for an
override!
WaLC TUTORING AVAILABLE
The Writing and Learning Commons, or
WaLC, is currently offering tutoring for this
semester in Spanish 101, 102, 231, 232, 240,
and 333 with student tutors. If you think you’ll
need help in any of these classes with your
reading comprehension, speaking and writing
skills, or grammar usage, call 227-2274 or
click on the link above to make an
appointment. If you’re interested in becoming
a tutor, talk to the faculty member who
teaches the class with which you’d like to work.
INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE
It’s that time again! Don’t miss Dr. Mark
Couture’s presentation on Spanglish on
Monday, Nov. 17 at 4:00 in McKee 116. in
honor of International Education Week.
Contact lfoxford@email.wcu.edu with
questions.
NEW SPANISH CURRICULUM
FORTHCOMING...
Have you had a hard time registering for your
upper-level Spanish classes?
The Spanish
program faculty is hoping this is the last time.
With surviving elements of various curriculum
proposals on the books and changes in the
faculty, the program is in the process of
submitting a new, improved curriculum that
should streamline advising/registration as well
as offer students a little more choice in their
¡TERTULIA!
Come practice your Spanish with us! The
weekly tertulia, or Spanish conversation hour,
will allow you to practice speaking or just
listen.
All Spanish professors offer extra
credit for attending, and this can be one more
step in your path to proficiency. Upcoming
tertulia dates include:
• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:00-6:00 at Sazón
• Monday, Nov. 24, 5:00-6:00 at Sazón
• Monday, Dec. 1, 4:00-5:00 at Tuck's
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Do you know a student in the Spanish program or an alumnus/alumna with an interesting story? Is
there an event of interest to Spanish study that we should announce here? Let us know! Contact Lori
Oxford at lfoxford@wcu.edu.
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“Like” us on facebook: WCU Spanish
Follow us on twitter: @SpanishWCU
Come by and talk to us in McKee or check us out
on the WCU Spanish program’s webpage.
¡Muchas gracias!
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