In today’s world, images are becoming central to communication. In a multilingual and increasingly globalized society, these images do not always translate well. This talk explores both theoretical and practical examples of how visual communication and visual elements of language vary from culture to culture. These differences have implications on how languages are taught, especially when media are used with more frequency in the classroom.

October 12th
Kauke 143
4:00 PM

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy
Chair of Modern Languages
Washington & Jefferson College