The Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) announces the first annual World Languages Showcase at CU Boulder. Organized in collaboration with CU’s outstanding world languages departments and units, the showcase invites participants to immerse themselves in a diverse array of languages and cultures.

Event Highlights:

• Language Booths in the VAC plaza: Learn about the various languages offered at CU, including less commonly taught languages. Engage in mini language lessons, cultural demonstrations, and interactive activities.

• Language and Cultural Showcases at The HIVE @ALTEC (CASE E380): Enjoy workshops, presentations, and performances showcasing the rich traditions of different cultures and highlighting the endless opportunities provided by language learning.

  • Language Showcases at The HIVE @ALTEC (CASE E380):

    Here is the current showcase schedule:

    11-11:30am: Italian Showcase: 

    Join us for a mini-intensive workshop on the language of the Mafia. Discover the difference between "Pizzo" (Lace) and "Pizzo" (Beak) and delve into the origins of this mysterious word: MAFIA.Come ready to explore the criminal language world and practice its unusual words together. It is definitely not Pizza! 

    (with Prof. Cosetta Seno) 

    Italian Students Ambassadors in attendance, so you can ask then all about our program

    11:30-11:45am: French Showcase

    11:45am-noon: French Showcase

    noon-12:15pm: Hebrew Showcase

    12:30-12:45pm: French Showcase

• **Event Passport: Upon arrival, participants will receive an event passport. Visit each booth in the VAC Plaza to collect stamps and complete your passport for a chance to win exciting prizes.**

Benefits of Multilingualism

The World Languages Showcase aims to highlight the numerous benefits of multilingualism. Learning additional languages can enhance cognitive abilities, open new career opportunities, and foster greater empathy and cross-cultural understanding. CU's language programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Join the Celebration

Whether you are a seasoned polyglot or just beginning your language learning journey, the World Languages Showcase offers something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to explore new languages, meet like-minded individuals, and celebrate the beauty of linguistic and cultural diversity that CU’s language departments bring to the campus community.

Participating Departments and Units

Asian Languages and Civilizations

Center for Asian Studies

Department of Classics

Department of French and Italian

Department of German and Slavic Languages and Literatures

Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Education Abroad

International Student and Scholar Services

Latin American and Latinx Studies Center

Program in Jewish Studies