Over 100 language teachers will participate in the Boston Area Pedagogy Conference on March 18, 2022. This annual event is organized by the Department of World Languages & Literatures and co-sponsored by the Geddes Language Center and brings together expertise in language teaching and learning among dozens of area institutions. The event will be held […]
This past week, CAS533B, also known as the Video Studio, was updated with new paint and carpet, as well as new glass whiteboard replacing the chalkboard. These upgrades compliment the technology upgrades installed during the Spring of 2021. Over the next few weeks, minor updates will continue, including adding sound absorbing panels to the walls. […]
Shawn Provencal, Assistant Director came across a treasure trove of hardcover books published by Professor of Romance Languages James Geddes, Jr., for whom this Center is named. The first one entitled the Geddes Seminar Room – 1938 – Waxman is rather brief but very informative.
Here is a list of newly acquired films from July 1, 2021 through January 18th, 2022. CH 8.656 King of the Children Hai zi wang CH 8.657 Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons Xi you: Xiang mo pian EN 8.667 Mulan Muln (2020 Disney) EN 8.670 Sacco and Vanzetti FR 8.823 Varda by Agnès […]
Dear Colleagues: We welcome back all language faculty and graduate students and extend a special welcome to newcomers to BU! This message contains useful information regarding our services and support at the Geddes Language Center as everyone returns for on-campus learning. Please read it carefully and direct any questions to geddes@bu.edu or to an individual […]
We ask everyone to plan for Geddes to resume in-person film showings beginning in September. While we were granted an exception to BU’s policy on streaming during LfA to allow for films to be digitized and posted on Blackboard, this will no longer be an option once we resume face to face teaching. As such, […]
Here is a list of newly acquired films from July 1, 2020 through June 30th, 2021. EN 8.644 Istanbul Unveiled EN 8.645 Coco EN 8.646 Holy Silence EN 8.648 The Sopranos Season 4 Sopranos Season 4 EN 8.649 The Italian Italian, The EN 8.650 Sinatra: All or Nothing at All All or Nothing at […]
The year like no other! Read about it in our Annual Report 2020-2021.
The attached Letter of Support – Recognition for Faculty Workgroup was sent to member of the CAS administration on July 27, 2020. We are thrilled that the members have agreed to serve on the newly formed Geddes Language Center Advisory Board, beginning in Fall 2020.
The Summer 2020 Faculty Workgroup developed an open site with wide-ranging solutions for language educators. The site expands on the live sessions (called “Pop-up Sessions”) taking place throughout May and June. All session recordings can be found here.