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For immediate Release

Dr. Adam Glover gives speech about learning foreign languages

Department of World Languages and Cultures event explains benefits of speaking another
language

Dr. Adam Glover, Spanish professor in Winthrop’s Department of World Languages and
Cultures (WLAC), will give a lecture on April 6 in Dina’s Place in the Digiorgio Student Center
at common time (11 a.m.). Glover’s speech is entitled: "Why language is the coolest thing we
do" and will focus on the professional and personal advantages of learning another language.

Glover has a B.A. in Spanish and Philosophy, and a M.A. and an Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies and
will explain the benefits of knowing a foreign language from his own experience. “Studying
Spanish was one of the best decisions of my life, both personally and professionally.” says
Glover.

This presentation will introduce students to the Department of World Languages and Cultures,
and present some of the advantages of learning a foreign language. Undecided students can
obtain informations to help in the selection of their majors and minors.

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Facts of Dr. Adam Glover’s presentation:

● Event : Department of World Languages and Cultures informational event
● Date: April, Thursday 6
● Place: Dina’s Place in the Digiorgio Student Center
● Hour: Common Time (11 a.m.)
● The title of Glover presentation: "Why language is the coolest thing we do"

Dr. Adam Glover presents a lecture: Why language is the coolest thing we do at the Department
of World Languages and Cultures event.

Additional information:
Department of World Languages and Cultures web site :
http://www.winthrop.edu/worldlanguages/
Department of World Languages and Cultures instagram page : @wlacwinthrop

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Approved Quotes:
● “Language study opens up a world of people, places, cultures, and ideas” explains Dr.
Adam Glover, Spanish professor in the ​Department of World Languages and Cultures.
● “Students who pursue studies in languages and cultures other than their own are granted
unique access to the world beyond, able to make professional as well as personal
connections otherwise unavailable in other disciplines” says Dr. Scott Shinabargar, Chair
of the Department of World Languages and Cultures.

Winthrop’s Department of World Languages and Cultures offer majors in French and Spanish
and minors in French, German, and Spanish. In addition, teacher certification programs are
available in French and Spanish. Chinese and Italian courses are also offered.

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Sarah Kauffmann
Professor Bonny Stuart
MCOM 471-002
7 February 2017

The Johnsonian is a newspaper written and read, mostly, by Winthrop students.The newspaper is
also read by faculty members.
The targets of this article are Winthrop students, interested by learning a foreign language and
who have not yet chosen a major or wish to take a minor. The student target, can be reach
through this journal, which is why it is relevant to publish our article in this newspaper.

timeless : 6 April
interest : Cultural Event credit
prominence : The speaker is an spanish teacher : Dr. Adam Glover
conflict : Other cultural event can be held at the same time
unusual : The conference is centered on the pleasure provocate by learning a language
proximity : Inside of Winthrop Campus at Dina’s Place
significance : Useful for student looking for a major or minor

I chose to use the angle chosen by Adam Glover to speak foreign languages, which is the joy it
gives rather than the financial interest, professional... I also chose to accentuate my news release
on the Interest that students have to attend this conference since it can count among the cultural
events to which each student must go.

237 Kinard Hall - Rock Hill- SC 29733 - 803/323-2231 - www.winthrop.edu/cas/worldlanguages -

stricklandr6@winthrop.edu