Language Talk - Episode 16
Our sixteenth Language Talk: KWLA podcast, Authentic Materials in the Language Classroom, features hosts Laura Roché Youngworth and Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby discussing using authentic materials in the language classroom, from the beginning to the advanced levels, with UK Professors Ruth Brown (Hispanic Studies) and Harald Hoebusch (Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures). They share some resources and tips on how they use them in the classroom (and outside of it) to enhance language and cultural learning.
2 A&S Students, Confucius Institute Recognized at National Level
By Samantha Almedia
Two University of Kentucky students received nationwide recognition at Confucius Institute U.S. Center’s inaugural National Honor Gala held Sept. 24.
Andy Steves' Europe: City Hopping on a Budget
UK Education Abroad welcomes influencer and travel blogger Andy Steves, son of author and TV personality Rick Steves, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Kincaid Auditorium in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. The theme of his speech is “Andy Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget.” Steves will discuss his philosophy on travel and his first-hand experience with education abroad. He will share his insights and practical travel tips learned from his life on the road in Europe, as well as other tools and tricks that will allow students (and other travelers) to maximize their time, money and fun while they seek to create unforgettable experiences during their time abroad. Students, faculty, staff and community members of all ages will learn how to travel on a budget (and still have a great time), how to immerse themselves into a new culture and how to tailor their adventures to their own academic, cultural and social interests.
More details about the event: http://www.uky.edu/international/node/1731
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Kincaid Auditorium
Language Talk - Episode 15
Our fifteenth Language Talk: KWLA podcast, Overhaul of the Kentucky Program Reviews, features host Laura Roché Youngworth discussing with guests Kelly Clark and Alfonso de Torres Nunez from the Kentucky Department of Education the changes in process and format of the KY Program Reviews. Topics include: overall structure, reporting, and changes of the Program Reviews as well as detailed components of the Global Competency/World Language (GC/WL) Assurances and GC/WL Program Review.
Byrd Named Kentucky World Language Association Teacher of the Year
By Victus V. McDaniel II
Language Talk - Episode 14
Our fourteenth Language Talk: KWLA podcast, the Seal of Biliteracy, features hosts Laura Roché Youngworth and Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby discussing with guest Arthur Chou of Velázquez Press aspects of the national movement to honor students with Biliteracy skills. Topics include: the background of the Seal, what the Seal is, advantages it brings to a district or state, and steps one can take towards implementation.
Academic Majors Fair
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The Hub in the basement of W. T. Young Library
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Language Talk - Episode 13
Sara Merideth, president of the Kentucky World Language Association, talks about the plans for the KWLA Conference in Louisville from September 15-17, 2016. She also describes her participation in the ACTFL-sponsored Leadership Initiative for Language Learning and the 6 Core Practices of World Language Teaching that are the focus of the LILL meetings. The music from this podcast is Intellectual Flypast by Doctor Turtle, provided by the Free Music Archive. Podcast producer: David Cole.