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to communicate, and prepares them for continuing their Chinese studies. It is appropriate for students with 50-100 hours of formal education in modern Chinese, who have mastered 150 Chinese characters. HSK level 2 is for elementary learners who can use Chinese in a simple and direct manner, applying it in a basic fashion in their daily lives. It is appropriate for students with 100-150 hours of formal education in modern Chinese, who have mastered 300 Chinese characters. HSK level 3 is for

Meet Your Sojourner Advocates Sam van Roon Studied Away in Brussels, Belgium Spring 2015 Class of 2017 Major: Communication Studies Minors: Business Administration, PhilosophyUnlike many incoming students at PLU, I had never even considered studying away before enrolling, nevertheless dreaming about a specific location. However, with the help of the Wang Center staff, countless program websites, and endless consequent dreaming, I spent an amazing semester in the heart of Western Europe

majors in their capstone projects on the topic of “The Nature, Ethics, and Politics of Technology.” During Fall 2014, students questioned the common conception of technology as an instrumentum or means, which human beings use to pursue their various ends.  They also explored other questions, such as: Has modern technology fundamentally altered the ways we understand and relate to the world, others, and ourselves? Has modern technology fundamentally altered the kinds of projects we pursue? If so, has

“Righteous Among the Nations,” by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, for their role in saving Jews from the Nazis at considerable risks to themselves. Paldiel is currently teaching, in New York: at Yeshiva University-Stern College, New York – courses in Holocaust & Rescue, and History of Zionism; as well as Touro college, in Modern European History. He also taught at Drew University, in Madison, New Jersey, and Richard Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. Dr. Paldiel has published numerous books and

Engaging in Lutheran StudiesFor students, faculty, staff, alumni, and interested persons, there are a variety of ways to engage in Lutheran Studies at PLU. For undergraduate students, a number of university courses support the study of the Lutheran tradition. They include but are not limited to: History of Western Art II; The Book in Society; German Civilization to 1750; Early Modern European History, 1400-1700; European Reformations; Modern Germany; Christians in Nazi Germany; Music History I

Wednesday, Oct. 5 “Beyond the Horizon: The Legacy of Nordic Explorers” exhibitExamining the motivations and actions of explorers ranging from Leif Eriksson 1000 years ago to modern day astronauts, this exhibition features such iconic figures as Thor Heyerdahl, Roald Amundsen, and Fridtjof Nansen. Artifacts, artworks, photographs, and informative, compelling stories bring these figures to life, revealing why we continue to find them inspirational today. Through this exhibit, learn about the rich

Jake Taylor Jake learning some Tzotzil from children in Chiapas, Mexico PLU Class of 2009/2010 Spanish and Global Studies Double Major Studied away in Oaxaca, Mexico; Wang Grant in Ecuador Completed Peace Corps in Panama Now working on Masters in Latin American Studies in the Netherlands I’m currently enrolled in a MA Latin American studies program with public policy emphasis at Leiden University here in the Netherlands. It’s the only program in Europe outside of Spain offered entirely in

, Associate Professor of French, PLUBio: Professor Wilkin specializes in intellectual history in early modern France–skepticism, stoicism, Descartes and Cartesianism–from the standpoint of feminist criticism. She also works on Counter-Reformation culture: mysticism, demonology, and missionary encounters with the native peoples of North America. She teaches francophone literature from Europe, North America, and Africa. Conference ScheduleKevin P. SpicerPresentation Title: “The Plight of Erna Becker-Kohen

overall life perspective changed. I realized how big the world is and how there is so much out there. It definitely gave me a huge travel bug, as I am planning to go on trip to Europe as soon as possible. Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, New Zealand - January 9, 2019