2017
Judith Kroll and Giuli Dussias contribute to the National Academy of Arts and Sciences
Last year, Giuli Dussias and Judith Kroll were asked to contribute a white paper on the benefits of multilingualism for the Commission on Language Learning at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They shared their report when it appeared last spring, but the full report of the commission is now available and will be of interest to many of you: America’s Languages: Investing in Language Education for the 21st Century.
Click on the link below to access the paper:
https://www.amacad.org/content/Research/researchproject.aspx?d=21896
Penn State Psychology Professor Dr. Ping Li publishes article discussing how bilingual brains change in response to learning a second language
This article, by Penn State Psychology Professor Dr. Ping Li, discusses how bilingual brains change in response to learning a second language. Among the interesting findings are language-specific effects of bilingualism, how second language learning leads to a more integrated brain, and why language learning may delay cognitive aging. Check it out, and let us know what you think:https://npjscilearncommunity.nature.com/users/33701-ping-li/posts/15138-learning-a-second-language-remodels-our-brains
Volunteers needed for Language & Linguistics Day
We are excited to be hosting our inaugural Language and Linguistics Day event on Wednesday, April 19th in the HUB from 9:30am to 3pm. We have invited a select group of 10th and 11th grade English classes from several local high schools to join us for a day of games and workshops focusing on language structure, language acquisition, and linguistic diversity. Please find the internal schedule for the day below.
We could really use your help and are asking for volunteers to help throughout the day with various tasks. The tasks include directing attendees to the event space, helping with registration and introductory session, escorting attendees to/from breakout sessions, help within breakout sessions, helping with concluding session, dismissal and clean up. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a $10 HUB meal card towards lunch that day!
If you’re interested in volunteering and representing the CLS at this upcoming event, please contact Katy VanAmburg no later than Friday, March 31st. Please indicate the hours you would be available to help out as well as your t-shirt size. Feel free to contact me at any time should you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
Time |
Activity |
Location |
Volunteers Needed |
9:45 AM |
Students arrive |
Drop-off at HUB; buses park at Eisenhower |
Greeter at doors of HUB Guide in HUB pointing way to 129 |
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM |
Introductory Session - Registration - Video playing in background - Frances' opening remarks - Students sort into groups for first breakout session |
129AB (HUB) |
6 volunteers (plus Katy) at registration table |
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM |
Change rooms |
|
6 volunteers (2 per group) to shepherd groups to rooms |
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
Breakout Session 1 |
129C; 232A; 232B (HUB) |
Volunteers stay in room during breakout sessions |
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM |
Change rooms |
|
Volunteers shepherd groups back to 129AB, then to next breakout session |
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
Breakout Session 2 |
129C; 232A; 232B (HUB) |
Volunteers stay in room during breakout sessions |
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM |
Change rooms |
|
Volunteers shepherd groups back to 129AB |
12:30 PM – 1:10 PM |
Lunch |
HUB food court |
Teachers distribute meal cards |
1:10 PM – 1:20 PM |
Gather for concluding session - Video playing in background |
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Teachers responsible for getting students back to room 129AB |
1:20 PM – 2:30 PM |
Concluding Session - Team quiz game - Frances' concluding remarks / thank-you's - Prizes |
129AB (HUB) |
6 volunteers (1 per class) to distribute and collect puzzles |
2:45 PM |
Buses depart |
In front of HUB |
A couple volunteers to escort school groups back to front doors of HUB |
Spring/Summer 2017 Bilingualism Matters Newsletter out now!
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