Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Globes of different sizes and colors with the worlds

Advising Information

Welcome to the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (DWLLC) Newsletter! This newsletter is emailed to all students with majors or minors housed in DWLLC. In these newsletters, you will find a variety of information that will connect you to events, resources, funding, and internships/volunteer opportunities.

Your registration time for Winter 22 and Spring 23 is now available on MyUI.
Please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to be authorized to register before your registration date.
November 14 - Deadline to drop a full-semester course with a W
Deadlines to add or drop an off-cycle course: https://registrar.uiowa.edu/course-deadlines
Graduating in Fall 22 and want to attend the commencement ceremony? RSVP here before November 10th.

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Study Abroad Opportunity - Critical Language Scholarship

Spend your summer on a fully funded language program aboard! International Programs can guide you through the process to create a winning Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program application. No prior study required. Application deadline: Nov. 15. Make an appointment TODAY! https://bit.ly/3CHrofZ

2022 UI Critical Language Scholarship awardees (5 out of the 6 students are majors and minors in the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures)

2022 UI Critical Language Scholarship awardees, 5 out of the 6 students are majors and minors in the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures.

Language at the Intersection Insights

The Joint National Committee for Languages is offering the "Language at the Intersection Interview Series." They talk with professionals from various fields to hear about their perspectives on "How Multilingualism Moves Our World." The topics vary from Education, Human Rights, Immigration and more. Theses podcast will help us explore the intersection of Language and the certain topics.

For more information: JNCL-NCLIS Website

Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity Program

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) invites you to apply for Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity a leadership training program designed to increase intercultural awareness and skills, while enhancing understanding and connection through diversity. Focus is on increasing self-awareness while building intercultural leadership skills. This semester-long program brings together approximately 25 undergraduate and graduate/professional domestic and international students at the University of Iowa to engage, support, and learn from one another.

Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity program will be in-person in the spring 2023 semester. Sessions are scheduled for Thursdays 3:30-4:45 p.m. each week in the International Commons 1117 UCC. Apply here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rXp2kJ8dtAYBUi. Application deadline is Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The program has no costs and does not offer course credit for participating in it. Students who complete the program will receive a certificate and be recognized on the International Programs website.

If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Paulson by email brandon-paulson@uiowa.edu.

Chinese Dance Club

Are you interested in learning Chinese Dance or coming to see Chinese Dance performances?

The Chinese Dance Club is offering weekly dance lessons (including classical Chinese dance, Chinese folk dance, modern Chinese dance, etc.) and performance opportunities to all UI students, faculty, and staff. Dancers of all levels and ethnicities are welcome! No experience needed!

Time: Friday 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: 461 Field House

Contact Information: yifeng-zhang@uiowa.edu or yalei-zhao@uiowa.edu