Description:

The Council on Language Instruction supports language faculty as they pursue excellence in language instruction and curriculum development and prepare Northwestern students to engage with the world as global citizens.

By organizing regular workshops, seminars, talks, and symposia for the Northwestern community on the teaching and learning of language and culture, the Council creates and promotes best practices inside and outside of the classroom based on the latest research on effective pedagogy, second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and the teaching of culture.

To advance the mission of the Council on Language Instruction, all members are all invited to gather at the Fall Orientation Workshop.

Guest Speaker
Thomas Garza |  Director, Texas Language Center, University of Texas (Austin); Director, Arabic Flagship Program, University of Texas (Austin); University Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Slavic and European Studies, Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, University of Texas (Austin).

Presentation & Workshop
"You Just Don’t Understand: Or, How Intercultural Communication Can Save Our Language Programs."

Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 am : Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 am : Opening remarks
9:30 - 11:45 am : Workshop