Join Dr. Judith Martinez for the fall mini diversity workshops to learn and share ways to make classrooms more inclusive. Registration is required in My Learning Connection. For questions, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or Dr. Judith Martinez. Inclusive Practices in Times of Covid September 23, 2020 10:00-11:30 a.m. Library FCTL 202 This workshop … [Read more...] about Mini Diversity Workshops for faculty available this fall
Dr. Jason Jolley is head of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Missouri State University. His teaching and research interests include Latin American Literature, translation, self-directed language learning, and language teaching and assessment. Dr. Jolley has worked extensively as a freelance translator and maintains the popular YouTube channel Professor Jason … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Understanding accent perception and its impact in educational settings
Department of Modern and Classical Languages What are heritage languages? Who are heritage speakers? What are their pedagogical needs? Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners with Dr. Julio Torres Julio Torres is an assistant professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California, Irvine. He also serves as director … [Read more...] about Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners
Luis Fernando Restrepo is a professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He is the director of the graduate program in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies and the Spanish Section Head. His teaching and research areas are Colonial Latin American literature, literature and human rights, indigenous … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Mentoring Diverse Faculty and Students
White Fragility author, Robin DiAngelo, PhD, will present on the issues behind white sensitivity and assumptions based on race. This rivoting but challenging talk will examine roles of enlightenment, resistance, and defensiveness regarding racism. This presentation is a 'must' for every race/ethnicity, level of cultural awareness, and social/political background. Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Seeing the water: Conscious racial leadership