Internships

Alliance Française d’Indianapolis
Bedford Regional Medical Center
Cincinnati Magazine
Esperanza Ministries
Mexican Consulate, Indianapolis
Wheeler Mission
WindRose Health Network
The International Center in Indianapolis
Southport High School World Languages
Southport High School English as a New Language
Indiana Latino Institute
Joseph Maley Foundation
Teaching Assistant Program in France

Graduate and Professional School Participants

Medical School
Master’s in psychology
Master’s in public health
Master’s in Spanish
Master’s in Marriage and Family Studies
Dental School
Master’s in Latin American Studies

Recent Coursework

FRE 314 Contemporary French Culture: Students watch news coverage on the France 2 station, and lead discussions concerning current social issues in France.
FRE 334 Francophone African Culture: Students read literature written by North and West African authors, and also prepare presentations and lead discussions on contemporary films and filmmakers.
SPA 312 Pronunciation for Communication: Includes on-line conversation with native speakers from various Hispanic countries, such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Honduras.
SPA 313 Altruism and the Latino Community: Community service sites include:
Franklin Community Schools, Johnson County Community Corrections, Johnson Memorial Hospital, La Esperanza, Shepherd Community Center, Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, and WindRose Health Network.
SPA 314 Spanish in the Workplace: Includes guest speakers from Venezuela, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
SPA 317 Hispanic Visual Arts: Includes visits to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and The Art Institute of Chicago.

Practical Experiences

Study Abroad: recent destinations include France, Belgium, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Guatemala
The Modern Language House: French and Spanish residents can earn academic credit and promote language and culture on campus
Culture/Language Activities: such as Immersion Day, Game Night, and film screenings
Supplemental Instruction Leaders: student opportunities for leading peer tutoring and conversation tables
Butler Undergraduate Research Conference Presentations
English Teaching Abroad: recent destinations include France, Spain, Costa Rica, Japan

Recent Student Research

Abdourahmane , Khadijetou. “Alfonsina Storni: La reinvención del modernismo para incluir la voz femenina.” Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
Beaman, Olivia. “El poder de la educación personal”. Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation
Davis, Frank. “El animal adentro”. Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
McNeely, Conner. “Un pseudo autobiografía en Balún Canán.” Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
Murphy, Michelle. “Aceptando su biculturalismo e encontrando su propia identidad en Bendiceme Última.” Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
Rendón, Stephanie. “El rechazo a la identidad”. Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
Scgalski, Haedyn. “Opresión y su poder en relaciones en Balún Canán.” Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
Solik, Regina. “La separación causada por la educación”. Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.
Taskey, Mia. “‘Dependiente y abandonada’: La abjección en Balún Canán de Rosario Castellanos.” Butler Undergraduate Research Conference. 8 April 2016, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Presentation.