As language educators, we spend a significant amount of time, energy, and resources preparing students for authentic, immersive language learning experiences in foreign contexts. Yet there are opportunities to connect language learning and teaching with the lives and experiences of local language communities and organizations. As community-based service learning gains traction throughout the university curriculum, language educators are asking:
This symposium aims to address these questions on as well as implications for integrating community-based service learning into the language classroom. Theoretical and practical models will frame discussions developing modules and courses in your own classrooms and programs. In the end, participants will have clear takeaways of how to engage local language communities in ethical and pedagogically sound ways.
Please join us for a day of lectures, workshops, and conversation on these and other big questions on the theme of service-learning in world language education.
Pre-symposium workshop on Friday, December 6 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
The language of service: From reflection to action
Space is limited, so register early to secure your preferred workshops.
Visit the symposium website for program details and registration.