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The Global Studies and French-Francophone Studies programs of the Cultural Studies Department are pleased to present their 2024 Spring Capstones Monday, May 13 – 1:30-5:00 pm and Tuesday, May 14 – 1:00-5:00 pm Karen Hille Phillips Center, Room 201 Click on each student name to see their presentation title. Monday - May 13, 20241:30-2:00 - Introductions - Professor Rebecca Wilkin2:00-2:30 - Sophie Jeter2:30-3:00 - Alina Boorse1:30-2:00 - Introductions - Professor Rebecca Wilkin2:00-2:30 - Sophie

Chinese Studies Program Learning OutcomesPLU students taking courses in Chinese Studies at PLU will: Demonstrate Chinese language ability through Novice High level according to ACTFL standards, and Demonstrate understanding to Chinese religious traditions (Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism), and Demonstrate understanding of China anthropologically in the context of other East Asian societies, and Learn about other elements of Chinese culture such as literature, art, and music pending course

2023 Environmental Studies Capstone Presentations Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105 2:00-2:20pm, The Illegal Wildlife Trade of Tigers and Pangolins in Myanmar Makaela WhalenThe illegal wildlife trade is an issue that threatens the environment, animals, and people across the world. My project focuses on how to combat the trade of tigers and pangolins in Myanmar, specifically with the additional problems presented with the conflict and political instability in the region. Political

2024 Environmental Studies Capstone Presentations Monday May 20, 2024 2:00-6:00pm in Rieke 103B 2:00-2:20pm, 6PPD-q Toxicity in Coho Salmon and a Utilitarian View Ryan AspelundSalmon are culturally, economically, and ecologically significant species in the Pacific Northwest. Since the 1900s salmon numbers have been in decline as a result of human activities. Urban runoff mortality syndrome is the phenomenon of salmon experiencing acute mortality resulting from polluted stormwater runoff in

French & Francophone Studies Learning Outcomes French & Francophone Studies majors will be able to: Demonstrate French language proficiency at the Advanced-low proficiency level, as defined by ACTFL. Demonstrate understanding of diversity within French and Francophone cultures (in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia) and of their products, practices, and perspectives. Develop an original hypothesis to analyze and evaluate texts (broadly understood) grounded in French language study, research

: Francophone Africa in Global Context (4) FREN 403: Topics in French Literature (4) FREN 404: Postcolonial Francophone Fictions and Criticism (4) FREN 405: French/Francophone Film (4) FREN 406: French/Francophone Feminisms (4) Only one course in French & Francophone literature, film, history, culture in English translation (FREN 203, 204, 205, 206, 210, or 211) may be used toward the major. FREN 499: Capstone: Senior Project (4) French & Francophone Studies majors are strongly encouraged to study in a

Minor in French & Francophone Studies20 semester hours from PLU courses, equivalent transfer courses, or approved study away programs, depending on placement. Students placing into FREN 301 may have 4 semester hours waived to achieve the French & Francophone Studies minor in 16 credits. If you have previously studied French, please refer to the Language Placement Guide to determine the appropriate level at which to start. At least 8 semester hours must be taken in FREN-prefixed courses at PLU

Holocaust Studies Newsletter - Spring 2014March 12-14 Seventh Annual Powell-Heller Conference: Survivors and RescuersThis year’s Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will emphasize stories of survivors and the role of rescuers during WWII. Pierre Sauvage, a child survivor and child of survivors, will present works based on his feature documentary, Weapons of the Spirit, which begins the program on March 12. Members of the Brill family, survivors of Exodus 1947 will discuss the ship

Holocaust Studies Newsletter - Spring 2014March 12-14 Seventh Annual Powell-Heller Conference: Survivors and RescuersThis year’s Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will emphasize stories of survivors and the role of rescuers during WWII. Pierre Sauvage, a child survivor and child of survivors, will present works based on his feature documentary, Weapons of the Spirit, which begins the program on March 12. Members of the Brill family, survivors of Exodus 1947 will discuss the ship

Holocaust Studies Newsletter - Spring 2014March 12-14 Seventh Annual Powell-Heller Conference: Survivors and RescuersThis year’s Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will emphasize stories of survivors and the role of rescuers during WWII. Pierre Sauvage, a child survivor and child of survivors, will present works based on his feature documentary, Weapons of the Spirit, which begins the program on March 12. Members of the Brill family, survivors of Exodus 1947 will discuss the ship