Spring 2003 Presentation and Seminar Series

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The Center for Language Study will be hosting a series of presentations and seminars this semester. Anyone interested in language teaching and learning is welcome to attend. Topics will include demonstrations of software developed at CLS, showcases of successful faculty projects, and discussions of important issues in language pedagogy.

ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT 370 TEMPLE ST. ROOM NUMBERS WILL BE POSTED IN THE LOBBY.

Though some presentations may focus on specific languages or levels, most content can be applied to many other materials needs. Faculty participating in the Technology Coaching program and those considering submitting Instructional Innovation Grant proposals are particularly encouraged to attend. Dates are subject to change; any changes will be announced on the e-mail announcements list.

Schedule

Monday, January 27 - 4:00 PM

"Demonstration of Craft and Vision"

The CLS has been developing software templates for use by faculty developing web-based language learning materials. The Craft template focuses on facilitating the reading authentic texts on the web. The second template, Vision, is a tool for annotating short video clips with vocabulary and other background useful to students watching the video. This spring's Instructional Innovation Grant competition welcomes applications for funding to create content for these templates. This demonstration will be applicable to faculty with all levels of technological experience--no web-authoring skills required.
Wednesday, February 5 - 4:00 PM

"Project Presentations: Curricular Innovation with Video"

Language faculty who have completed successful instructional innovation projects that include video will be presenting their project results. Constantine Muravnik will be present a web site for students studying Russian news broadcasts. This project was the inspiration for the development of the Vision software being demonstrated on Jan. 27. Quang Van will present video he filmed in Vietnam and edited at the CLS for use in the classroom.
Monday, February 24 - 4:00 PM (Rescheduled from February 17)

"Language Testing on the Web"

Seungja Choi will present web-based test materials she developed during a summer workshop at San Diego State University. She will discuss basic concepts of web-based testing and important considerations for faculty planning to develop on-line tests.
Tuesday, March 4 - 4:00 PM

"Project Presentations: Annotated Reading"

Julia Titus will present an annotated version of the Russian short story "The Gentle Creature" by Dostoevsky. This web-based software includes glosses with text, audio, and images. This project was the inspiration for the software template Art, currently under development by the CLS. Additional presenter(s) to be announced.
Thursday, April 3 - 4:00 PM

"Technology meets the Four Skills"

Nina Garrett will discuss how multimedia can be used to integrate practice of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. By moving beyond conventional methods that focus on one skill at a time, we can give learners a more integrated and sophisticated competence. Nina will describe how new multimedia software being developed at CLS will transcend the simple translation of traditional pedagogy onto the computer and make use of computers to teach in ways that were impossible before them.
Wednesday, April 16 - 4:00 PM

"Project Presentations: Web-based Picture Dictionaries for Vocabulary Practice"

Ling Mu and Seungja Choi will present image galleries for studying Chinese and Korean vocabulary. This dictionary software includes images, audio, and text, and can be used in class or by students practicing individually. These projects were the inspiration for a software template currently under development by CLS that will allow other instructors to create similar sites.