Language Fair

Mini Lessons

As in previous years, we will have mini lessons in other languages.

Poster Session Room

A space to view student poster entries.

Community Room

Students will be able to connect with local community partners who highlight career options for those who have a major in a language.

Additional Information For Teachers

Can my students compete in multiple events?

Students may participate in one competitive event (individual or group), PLUS either a poster OR a short film. For example, an acceptable combination would be drama + poster, or poetry + film. An unacceptable combination would be drama + poetry (due to judging and room availability).

How can students prepare for each event?

• Poetry: Students can select a poem (or write their own) in their language and recite it. Students who have written their own creative piece will be judged in their own category. More details to follow.
• Music: students perform a song in their language (can be a group event, can have musical accompaniment or bring recording, can be an original song)
• Drama: students perform a scene from a play (group event, or solo if monologue)
• Poster: (individual) students prepare a poster in their language about a cultural topic.
• Folk dancing: students (group) prepare and perform a folk dance (costumes, music, creativity welcomed)
• Film: Entries should be student-produced, in groups, with a maximum running time of 3 ½ minutes. All entries should be in the language, and have subtitles. Films must be submitted as a YouTube link (we suggest creating an unlisted video) to the department at modlang@unl.edu, by 5 p.m. on March 26, 2026. The winning film will be streamed at the closing ceremony!