The University of New Mexico Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (FLL) presents, “World Language Expo 2008: What part of this world don’t you understand?” on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ortega Hall on UNM’s main campus. Admission is $2.
A preliminary Expo schedule is online at Expo Schedule (click on Language Expo). It will be updated until Feb. 27.
Teachers are invited to bring students to experience a dynamic environment that brings hundreds of New Mexicans together to share their experiences of the world.
“The idea is that Expo participants will leave the event with a better understanding of the world. Past Expos have featured presentations in more than 40 languages – from Afghan culture to French truffle making, from Tahitian dance to Japanese tea ceremonies,” said Marina Peters Newell, lower division language coordinator, FLL.
An Expo crowd pleaser is the poster competition, which is open to anyone. It must depict the theme “What part of this world don’t you understand?” Maximum size: 24” x 30”, to be submitted by 10 a.m., Saturday, March 1 (3rd floor hallway). Students should put their name, teacher’s name, school, email and teacher’s telephone number on the back of the poster. All media and languages are accepted and will be judged on-site. First and second place will receive prizes, as well as the one receiving the popular votes.
A chalk art competition is scheduled at 11 a.m., southeast of the Duck Pond, weather permitting. This is open to individuals and groups. Each participant/ group will receive sidewalk chalk, and will be given 20 minutes to create a picture/graphic depicting the theme “What part of this world don’t you understand?” The winner/winning group will receive a prize.