Language Houses

College Avenue Home to many college-owned theme houses.

Earlham has a tradition of creating an encompassing environment of learning for a student while they are here, and language houses are an important key to that learning philosophy. Language houses provide an environment where the target language is spoken frequently, and also host a variety of activities-from sushi banquets to foreign film fests. Each year, several visiting assistant teachers from other countries live in the language houses. Earlham students, at an advanced oral level, interested in learning more through practice and social interaction are also encouraged to live in the house.

Casa Hispana

Formal Name: Marshall House Mission Statement: To serve the needs of students who wish to speak Spanish daily and contribute to activities related to Hispanic and global issues. Prerequisites:There is no restriction to class or course background, although applicants should have studied or should intend to study Spanish in a formal way, either o .mpus or off. Preference given to year-long residents. Other factors to be considered are language ability, .ire to use the language and .ge intellectually in Hispanic issues, foreign study experience, compatibilty, gender, and interest in upper division Spanish courses. Occupancy: 7 students plus 1 teaching assistant Faculty Contact: Kathy Taylor at 983-1613 Go to the Spanish Department page

Deutsches Haus

Formal Name: Cutter House Mission Statement: To serve as a means of stimulating German language and cultural activities on campus and serves the needs of students who wish to speak German daily. Prerequisites: There is no restriction as to class or course background. Such things as seriousness of interest, commitment to working toward the goals of the house, possibilty of foreign study, and compatibility will be considered in determining new residents. Residents of the house are expected to be enrolled in one German course the year they live in the house. Occupancy: 10 students plus 1 teaching assistant Faculty Contact: Margaret Hampton at 983-1536 Go to the German Department page.

Japan House

Formal Name: Edwards House Mission Statement: To serve as a means of stimulating Japanese language and cultural activities on campus and serve the needs of students who wish to speak Japanese more frequently. Prerequisites: There is no restriction as to class or course background. Such things as academic status, seriousness of interest, possibility of Japanese foreign study, and compatibility will be considered in determining new residents. Occupancy: 7 student plus 1 teaching assistant Faculty Contact: Akiko Kakutani at 983-1336 Go to the Japanese Language Department page.

Maison Française

Formal Name: Wildman House Mission Statement: To serve as a means of stimulating French language and cultural activities on campus and serve the needs of students who wish to speak French daily, with assistance of a live-in teaching assistant Prerequisites: Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in the language and culture by their involvement in French courses on campus and participation in off-campus study. It is expected that all residents will enroll in at least one French course during the year. Occupancy: 6 students plus 1 teaching assistant Faculty Contact: Annie Bandy at 983-1401 Go to the French Department page.

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