Foreign Language Clubs
Arabic Club -- "Annadee Elarabee"The NC State Arabic Club is an organization open to all members of the NC State community interested in Arabic language and cultures. The club offers opportunities for members to practice speaking Arabic and to discuss topics relating to the Middle-East and the Arab world. Faculty Advisor
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Chinese ClubThe Chinese Club is an organization for students taking Chinese at NC State. The club enhances students' knowledge about the Chinese language and culture by such activities as talking with native Chinese speakers, watching Chinese movies, performing in the Chinese language, and enjoying different styles of Chinese food.The president, vice president and secretary of the Chinese Club are elected annually by the students in Chinese 101, 102, 201, 201, 301 and 302. Faculty advisor:
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Classics ClubThe NC State Classics Club meets at the pleasure of its members in the Fall and Spring semester. The club consists of Classics enthusiasts of languages and the ancient world. We look for amusing ways to enjoy the Classical elements of life in the Triangle, such as dining at the Greek and Italian restaurants, putting on a Roman play, or visiting Classical exhibitions at the North Carolina Museum of Art.Faculty advisor:
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French Club -- "Le Cercle Français"The "Cercle Français" at NC State is an active organization open to all interested persons who are part of the NC State community. Our members include a variety of individuals--undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and university staff, francophone members of the campus community--who are interested in the French language and French and francophone cultures.The main function of the "Cercle Français" is to promote French language and culture and to provide its members with an opportunity to practice their French skills and share their knowledge of French and francophone cultures in an informal environment. No dues are charged and affiliation with the university is the only requirement for membership. The club meets bimonthly during the fall and spring semesters. These meetings are devoted to informal conversation as well as culturally related activities such as celebrations of special holidays, food samplings, and informal presentations by individuals from a French-speaking country or students who want to share their experience in a French-speaking country. Activities are sometimes organized in the evening to view and discuss a film in French, or to share a special dinner featuring the finest cuisine from France and francophone countries. The club also plans outings such as visits to museums or to film festivals in the area. The "Cercle Français" occasionally co-sponsors events such as musical concerts or lectures with the "Alliance Française," which gives our members the opportunity to interact with native French speakers and francophiles in the Raleigh community. Faculty advisor
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German Club -- "Deutschklub"The NC State German Club is an organization open to all members of the NC State community interested in German language and culture. The club offers opportunities for members to practice speaking German and to discuss topics relating to modern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It also encourages the exchange of information concerning living and working in these countries. The club organizes annual social events, including "Oktoberfest" and "Weihnachstfeier." Other programs include the showing of films in German, guest lectures, and trips. Visit the web site for full information |
Italian Club -- "Il Circolo Italiano"The Italian Club at NC State
is open to any student enrolled in an Italian language course or to anyone
who is interested in learning more about the Italian culture and language.
The club meets two to three times a month (at the convenience of the
members) from early September to the end of April. The activities of
the club include: conversation, reading and discussion of Italian newspapers,
subtitled films, visits to the Art Museum, music appreciation and informal
lecturers depending on availability.
The club owns a very good collection of Italian films (i.e. classics directed by Fellini, Visconti, De Sica, Tornatore and Scola) and videos of Italian art and travel. Our traditional "Cena Italiana" (Italian dinner) held in December and in April feature great Italian cuisine and a happy atmosphere. Visit the club calendar or the club home page Faculty advisor |
Japanese ClubThe Japan Club holds a Japanese Language Table every Thursday at 11:30 at Mitch's Tavern on Hillborough Street. All are invited (including those who are not yet enrolled in the Japanese language program but are considering it). Faculty advisor
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Russian ClubThe NC State Russian Club is open to any NC State Student or member of the Raleigh community. Our program includes: Russian Table--weekly get-together for those who want to have practice conversing in Russian and have a Russian picnic. Contact the faculty advisor for further details.Faculty advisor
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Spanish Club -- "El Círculo Español"The NC State Spanish Club is an active organization open to all interested persons who are part of the NC State community. Our members include undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and university staff--a variety of individuals who are interested in Hispanic culture and language and who want to practice speaking Spanish in a comfortable environment.The purpose of the club is to provide the opportunity for members to speak Spanish and to increase their knowledge and awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. No dues are charged and affiliation with the university is the only requirement for membership. The club meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters. Meetings include refreshments and informal conversation in Spanish, but the club members also plan and present programs related to the study of Spanish. Typical programs include presentation of information about a Spanish-speaking country by individuals from the country or persons who have recently visited it, viewing and discussion of films and videos in Spanish, informal musical concerts, and dining in local Hispanic restaurants. On occassion, members plan outings that include interaction with students and faculty of other universities. Faculty advisors: Stephany Dunstan
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Last modified on September 22, 2009
