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Clubs in World Languages and Cultures

Calling all language students!

Joining one of our clubs is a great opportunity to interact with classmates, native speakers and faculty from your program! Practice your language skills, have fun and celebrate culture with a variety of meetings and activities throughout the year. Clubs that our students join include: Chinese Culture Club, French Club, German Club, Japanese Culture and Anime Club and Japanese Language Club.

For more information on clubs at UNC, please visit the Clubs & Organizations website.

  • Chinese Culture Club

    Chinese Culture Club

    The Chinese Culture Club is an opportunity for students to practice their Mandarin, have fun, and celebrate Chinese culture. The club meets every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Kohl House, the office of APASS and NASS (located at 924 20th Street).

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    Visit Chinese Culture Club on Facebook

    Activities Include:

    • Playing Chinese games (Mahjong, Chess, Go, Ping Pong, etc.)
    • Chinese films
    • Cooking Chinese food
    • Immersion Excursions (Escape Rooms, Hikes)
    • Karaoke/KTV
    • Learning Calligraphy & Traditional Crafts
    • Celebrating Traditional Holidays

    Officers:

    • President - Amy Rhodes
    • VP - Sanaa Rivers
    • Treasurer - Luis Cuarqui Chavez
    • Outreach Coordinator - Mackenzie McDaniel
    • Faculty Advisor - Michelle Low
  • Japanese Culture and Anime Club

    Japanese Culture and Anime Club

    Throughout the year, the Japanese Culture and Anime Club participates in a variety of university-wide activities.

    In the fall, there is the annual Taste of APASS, where student clubs make and serve a variety of authentic Asian foods from different countries.

    Every winter, the Chinese Culture Club and Japanese Culture and Anime Club work with other clubs and student services on campus to bring the Annual Lunar New Year Celebration to UNC. The celebration begins with a Carnival, and follows with a banquet and entertainment full of Lunar New Year traditions. 

    Visit Japanese Culture & Anime Club on Facebook

    Learn more at Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS).

  •  Japanese Language Club

    Japanese Language Club

    Be a part of the on-campus Japanese community by joining the Japanese Language Club. Everyone is welcome! Improve speaking and listening skills by participating in regular kaiwa (conversation) groups. Meet native speakers and explore various topics, including reading, writing, culture, arts, history, social studies, literature, film and many other issues relating to Japan.

    Regular meetings are held Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kohl House, the office of APASS and NASS (located at 924 20th Street). Special events and celebrations take place on and off-campus throughout the year. For more information, please contact Caroline Wake.

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    Visit Japanese Language Club on Facebook

  • Spanish

    Sigma Delta Pi

    The National Collegiate Hispanic Honorary Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor those who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of literature and culture of Spanish-speaking people. 

    Faculty Advisor:  Enrique Bernales Albites

    Learn more about Sigma Delt Pi