Carol Klee, Spanish and Portuguese Studies faculty member, represented the PACE Project in a short CLA video highlighting the many research projects and creative activities of the past year.
The University of Minnesota is one of fewer than 100 universities in the country designated as "R-1," with a mission that includes both the importance of teaching and the priority of creating new knowledge. As the only liberal arts college in Minnesota with a research-intensive mission and with faculty who are widely recognized leaders in their fields, CLA is a unique place for scholars and students who are driven to discover.
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Getting the Know the Classroom Support Staff, Fall 2015
Who are the students working in Classroom Support this fall? Here are some short bios of new and returning staff!
Alli Shaw
Hello! My name is Alli and this is my 4th year here at the Language Center. I am a senior majoring in Psychology and will go on to master in Occupational Therapy. I studied Spanish for several years and am currently in my final semester of learning American Sign Language. I was abroad in Argentina for a semester but I am excited to be back working CS. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, piano, going camping, and anything that includes the outdoors!
Anna Sisombat
Sabaidee! My name is Anna, and I’m from Marshall, MN. This is my fourth year of college but second year here at the U and at the Language Center. I’m currently a French major, and I had the opportunity to travel to France for three and a half weeks with my previous college. I speak English, Laotian, and French. In my free time, I play video games, disc golf, eat delicious food, and take road trips to visit family members! À bientôt!
Chris Michaels
Hello! My name is Chris Michaels, and I am from Monticello, MN. I’m a senior majoring in journalism, and I have been studying Japanese for about four years now. Most of my free time is spent watching or playing sports and hanging out with friends.
Keerthana Shankar
Hello, there! My name is Keerthana Shankar and I am in my fifth year majoring in Asian Language and Literature with a focus in Korean. I was born in Saudi Arabia to two Indian parents, so I am technically still considered Indian. My native tongue is called Tamil, a South Indian language. In my free time, I am usually drawing or watching youtubers play video/PC games. I am on the board of the Minnesota International Student Association (MISA) and am really passionate about benefitting the international student population. I would love to see you at our events!
Lauren Otto
Maxine Kobinski
Mohamed Abulyusr
Hey, my name is Mohamed and I’m a junior studying Economics, Mathematics, and Business Management. I’m from Orange County, California. I speak Arabic fluently. I can also keep a decent conversation in both French and German. I do a lot of things in my free time such as: swimming, playing soccer, watching TV shows, video games, and going out with friends. I love working here, and I think that everybody is awesome!
Shoua Thao
Nyob zoo! Hi, my name is Shoua Thao and I am a senior this year at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Bachelors of Individualized Studies in Mass Communication, Political Science, and Design minor. As you might have guessed, I am a native Hmong-speaker, and I learned two years of Korean during my first two years here at the UMN. In my free time, I love to play flag football and volleyball and hang out with friends.
Taylor Miller
안녕하세요! My name is Taylor and I’m a Minnesotan, born and raised. I’m a junior at the U majoring in Youth Studies with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I’m hoping to teach in South Korea one day, and I’m learning Korean to prepare for that. I also know a little Spanish and went to Costa Rica with my high school class in 2011. In my free time I enjoy watching movies, drinking bubble tea, and playing board games.
Alli ShawHello! My name is Alli and this is my 4th year here at the Language Center. I am a senior majoring in Psychology and will go on to master in Occupational Therapy. I studied Spanish for several years and am currently in my final semester of learning American Sign Language. I was abroad in Argentina for a semester but I am excited to be back working CS. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, piano, going camping, and anything that includes the outdoors!
Anna Sisombat
Sabaidee! My name is Anna, and I’m from Marshall, MN. This is my fourth year of college but second year here at the U and at the Language Center. I’m currently a French major, and I had the opportunity to travel to France for three and a half weeks with my previous college. I speak English, Laotian, and French. In my free time, I play video games, disc golf, eat delicious food, and take road trips to visit family members! À bientôt!
Chris MichaelsHello! My name is Chris Michaels, and I am from Monticello, MN. I’m a senior majoring in journalism, and I have been studying Japanese for about four years now. Most of my free time is spent watching or playing sports and hanging out with friends.
Keerthana ShankarHello, there! My name is Keerthana Shankar and I am in my fifth year majoring in Asian Language and Literature with a focus in Korean. I was born in Saudi Arabia to two Indian parents, so I am technically still considered Indian. My native tongue is called Tamil, a South Indian language. In my free time, I am usually drawing or watching youtubers play video/PC games. I am on the board of the Minnesota International Student Association (MISA) and am really passionate about benefitting the international student population. I would love to see you at our events!
Lauren Otto
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I am a sophomore here at the U studying English and Journalism. This is my second year in Classroom Support at the Language Center. I am interested in travel writing, blogging, international news, and nonprofit work. I enjoy reading, writing, adventures, food, and being outside.
Maxine Kobinski
Hello! My name is Maxine and I am currently finishing out my last semester here at the university. I have worked in the Language Center in some way, shape, or form for about three years now. I am a German and Linguistics double major with a TESL minor, and I hope to go to grad school in the future to take courses in becoming a speech-language pathologist (AKA speech therapist). I like kayaking, reading, and going on travel adventures!
Mohamed Abulyusr
Hey, my name is Mohamed and I’m a junior studying Economics, Mathematics, and Business Management. I’m from Orange County, California. I speak Arabic fluently. I can also keep a decent conversation in both French and German. I do a lot of things in my free time such as: swimming, playing soccer, watching TV shows, video games, and going out with friends. I love working here, and I think that everybody is awesome!
Shoua ThaoNyob zoo! Hi, my name is Shoua Thao and I am a senior this year at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Bachelors of Individualized Studies in Mass Communication, Political Science, and Design minor. As you might have guessed, I am a native Hmong-speaker, and I learned two years of Korean during my first two years here at the UMN. In my free time, I love to play flag football and volleyball and hang out with friends.
Taylor Miller안녕하세요! My name is Taylor and I’m a Minnesotan, born and raised. I’m a junior at the U majoring in Youth Studies with a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I’m hoping to teach in South Korea one day, and I’m learning Korean to prepare for that. I also know a little Spanish and went to Costa Rica with my high school class in 2011. In my free time I enjoy watching movies, drinking bubble tea, and playing board games.
Monday, October 12, 2015
New PD Opportunity: Call-In Talk Show on Thursdays
Thursdays, beginning October 15, 2015
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Jones 117
Are you interested in a different form of professional development? Come to the Language Center for a call-in talk show about language education with Dr. Bill Van Patten from Michigan State University beginning this Thursday.
Do you ever listen to talk shows? Have you ever called into one? If not, you will want to read on and learn about an exciting and fun new show called “Tea with BVP.” Sponsored by the Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) at Michigan State University, this is *the* call-in talk show for all those interested in second language acquisition and language teaching.
Bill VanPatten and his co-hosts, Angelika Kraemer and Walter Hopkins, field questions live on the air about language, language acquisition, language teaching, and any other topics callers and emailers bring to them. With Bill’s comedic background, it’s a funny and engaging way to look at issues that are relevant in our field.
Each week Tea with BVP will post different but often related topics to entice the listener to call in. On occasion, the show includes prominent guests who bring their own personalities and takes on the issues under consideration. To tune in, and to find out how you can call in from your own office, ask questions, and/or suggest topics, sign up at https://billvanpatten.wordpress.com/. You can also contact Tea with BVP on Twitter at @teawithbvp.
The Tea with BVP team adds, “we want as much audience participation as possible so don’t be shy. Check us out and call in! We are waiting to hear from you!”
The shows will be broadcast from Jones 117. Because the Language Center has a coffee pot and not a tea pot, coffee will be served in place of tea.
Dr. VanPatten is internationally known for his work in second language acquisition and second language instruction, with special emphases on input processing, processing and parsing more generally, the interface between input processing and acquisition, morpho-syntactic relationships, and instructed SLA. He has published six books, seven edited volumes, six language textbooks, and 100 articles and book chapters. Two of his articles are listed in the top ten citations for articles in Studies in Second Language Acquisition and he has received local and national awards.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Jones 117
Are you interested in a different form of professional development? Come to the Language Center for a call-in talk show about language education with Dr. Bill Van Patten from Michigan State University beginning this Thursday.
Do you ever listen to talk shows? Have you ever called into one? If not, you will want to read on and learn about an exciting and fun new show called “Tea with BVP.” Sponsored by the Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) at Michigan State University, this is *the* call-in talk show for all those interested in second language acquisition and language teaching.
Bill VanPatten and his co-hosts, Angelika Kraemer and Walter Hopkins, field questions live on the air about language, language acquisition, language teaching, and any other topics callers and emailers bring to them. With Bill’s comedic background, it’s a funny and engaging way to look at issues that are relevant in our field.
Each week Tea with BVP will post different but often related topics to entice the listener to call in. On occasion, the show includes prominent guests who bring their own personalities and takes on the issues under consideration. To tune in, and to find out how you can call in from your own office, ask questions, and/or suggest topics, sign up at https://billvanpatten.wordpress.com/. You can also contact Tea with BVP on Twitter at @teawithbvp.
The Tea with BVP team adds, “we want as much audience participation as possible so don’t be shy. Check us out and call in! We are waiting to hear from you!”
The shows will be broadcast from Jones 117. Because the Language Center has a coffee pot and not a tea pot, coffee will be served in place of tea.
Dr. VanPatten is internationally known for his work in second language acquisition and second language instruction, with special emphases on input processing, processing and parsing more generally, the interface between input processing and acquisition, morpho-syntactic relationships, and instructed SLA. He has published six books, seven edited volumes, six language textbooks, and 100 articles and book chapters. Two of his articles are listed in the top ten citations for articles in Studies in Second Language Acquisition and he has received local and national awards.
Spanish Certificate: New Video for Students
The Language Center and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese have produced a new orientation video for students interesting in pursuing the Certificate of Advanced Level Proficiency in Spanish.
Eligible students interested in completing the certificate during Fall 2015 may complete the Self Assessment and submit a Critical Reflection Essay by October 16, 2015.
Please contact Spanish and Portuguese Advising at spadvise@umn.edu with questions about the certificate not answered by the video or FAQ.
Eligible students interested in completing the certificate during Fall 2015 may complete the Self Assessment and submit a Critical Reflection Essay by October 16, 2015.
Please contact Spanish and Portuguese Advising at spadvise@umn.edu with questions about the certificate not answered by the video or FAQ.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
PACE Workshop: Using Images as a Cultural Product and for Critical Analysis
October 30, 2015
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Recreation and Wellness Center, Beacon Room
Register online by October 23, 2015
Presented by Gwen Barnes-Karol & Maggie Broner, St. Olaf College.
This hands-on workshop will include an overview of theoretical considerations that can guide foreign language instructors in curricular planning, as well as a selection of activities using images as a point of departure towards greater student understanding of the target culture. The presenters will share materials they have created and used successfully with their own students.
Instructors attending are encouraged to come with a future unit in mind and bring a current textbook.
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Recreation and Wellness Center, Beacon Room
Register online by October 23, 2015
Presented by Gwen Barnes-Karol & Maggie Broner, St. Olaf College.
This hands-on workshop will include an overview of theoretical considerations that can guide foreign language instructors in curricular planning, as well as a selection of activities using images as a point of departure towards greater student understanding of the target culture. The presenters will share materials they have created and used successfully with their own students.
Instructors attending are encouraged to come with a future unit in mind and bring a current textbook.
The PACE Project is funded by a grant from The Language Flagship.
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