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Title: InterCom: May 3, 2021
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This month, we are focusing on pragmatics, or the way people communicate beyond word meaning alone. To get us started off, we are providing learners with an overview of strategies for building awareness, or understanding someone’s reaction to what is said. Thank you to Tigre Lusardi, CASLS Graduate Intern, for his work in developing this week’s supports!
There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:
- Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
- Check out the Activity of the Week. This week, learners examine video clips for clues as to how a fellow interlocutor is reacting to a situation.
- Check out this article. It provides a nice overview of the history of the study of pragmatics and insight into the complexities inherent in researching pragmatic competence.
Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.
Source: CASLS
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Title: Analysis: Understanding Language Variety
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by Ellie Collins, CASLS Graduate Intern
The purpose of this activity is to help learners explore language varieties, analyze the differences among said varieties, and consider the value of language varieties in the world. In this activity, learners will explore features of language variety and research a specific language variety in the target language. Additionally, the group will discuss language varieties in general and consider the experience of interacting with someone who uses a different language variety than they do.
This activity was designed for intermediate learners. It can be completed in a face-to-face, hybrid, or remote learning environment.
Learning outcomes:
Learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of language variety in a group discussion.
- Identify unique features of a particular language variety.
Mode(s): Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational
Materials: Language variety video, article on English varieties, computers or tablets and internet for students to research
Procedure:
- As a group, watch the language variety video.
- After watching the video, ask learners to brainstorm the language varieties they have encountered and strategies they have used when communicating with someone who speaks a different language variety than they do.
- Next, direct learners to this Business Insider article about vocabulary variation in American English. Tell learners that there are many variations of English even inside the United States, and vocabulary differences are one indication of this language variation.
- Then, open a discussion with learners about the value of language varieties using the following discussion questions. This can be done with a think-pair-share (physical environment) or small group discussion (remote environment). Here are some guiding questions:
- Why do language varieties exist?
- Do you think everyone should speak the same variety? Why or why not?
- How do you feel when you speak to someone who uses a different language variety than you do?
- What are some of the advantages of talking with someone who speaks a different variety than you?
- Put learners into groups. Assign each group a language variety that exists in the target language. For example, one group could be assigned Uglish (Ugandan English) in a course for English language learners. Ask the group to research the language variety using the following guiding questions below. Novice learners can do this research in their L1; intermediate and advanced learners can be challenged to conduct the research in the target language. Here are some guiding questions:
- Have you heard this variety before?
- Where is this variety spoken?
- Who uses this variety?
- What features make this variety unique?
- After researching the language variety, ask each group to present their findings to the other learners.
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- To the extent that it is helpful, here are some examples of language varieties: English: Appalachian English (US), Uglish (Uganda); Spanish: dialecto paisa (Colombia), dialecto andaluz (Espana); Arabic: San’ani (Yemen), Sa’idi (Egypt)
- Modifications (tech): If resources are not available for learners to complete the research in class, the instructor can provide each group with a “fact sheet” about the language variety for them to present to the other learners. Wikipedia offers a short history and unique features of many language varieties including varieties of English, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian.
- Modification for advanced learners: Prior to conducting their research, the instructor can give each group a video of a language variety and have students write down their observations of the features of the variety. Then, have the learners research the features of their assigned variety online and compare the information that they discovered to their initial observations.
Source: CASLS
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Title: CT COLT EdCamp for Language Teachers
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The Connecticut Council of Langauge Teachers is offering a virtual "EdCamp" for all world langauge teachers on May 19th, 2021. "EdCamps" are events where participants discuss and share learning around individual topics and share their learning out in a "Demo Slam."
Source: CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF LANGUAGE TEACHERS
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Title: AR/VR Tools to Replace Google Expeditions
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Due to the rise in popularity of AR and VR in educational settings, educators and learners are afforded more opportunities to interact meaningfully with content and to build critical skills. In this articule, ISTE shares two AR/VR tools that can replace Tour Creator, a feature Google is discontinuing at the end of June 2021.
Source: ISTE
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Title: Supporting Students in Online Language Learning: Voices of Experience
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This series of TED-Ed lessons, Supporting Students in Online Langauge Learning, was developed for online, in-service educators. A wide range of topics are covered in the series. Participants who watch all the lessons and submit reflections can earn digital bages and CEUs via the National Foreign Langauge Resource Center (NFLRC). For more details on how to participate and earn professional developement credits, please visit the site.
Source: National Foreign Language Resource Center
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Title: Full-time German Teacher Job Opportunity in Georgia
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From: https://sites.google.com/walkerschools.org/walker-county-schools-employme/home
LaFayette High School in Walker County Georgia is looking for a full-time German teacher for next academic year. Applicants need to hold Georgia licensure and propoer endorsement. Please contact principal Maggie Stultz at maggiestultz@walkerschools.org for job information.
Visit: https://sites.google.com/walkerschools.org/walker-county-schools-employme/home
Source: Georgia Department of Education World Languages
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Title: Teacher Scholarship Program
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Lead with Langauges is now accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors who are attending college in order to become world langauge teachers. Selected applicants will be awarded $1,500 per academic year for four years. The application deadline is 5 pm (Eastern), May 28, 2021.
Source: LEAD with Languages
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Title: CASLS InterCom: May 10, 2021
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This week, we continue our focus on pragmatics, or the way people express and interpret meaning. This week’s activity and video provide learners with tips for recognizing and dealing with language variety as they build their analysis skills, or the skills needed to communicate and understand intended meaning (i.e., illocutionary force). Thank you to CASLS Graduate Intern Ellie Collins for her work in developing this week’s supports!
There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:
- Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
- Check out the Activity of the Week. This week, learners examine video clips for clues as to how a fellow interlocutor is reacting to a situation.
- Check out this resource to get a more robust understanding of the different kinds of language varieties.
Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.
Source: CASLS
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Title: How Text and Voice Apps Are Changing Student Engagement
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From: https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/04/27/how-text-and-voice-apps-are-changing-student-engagement/
This article provides an overview of how text and voice apps are being used to increase learner engagement. Specifically, it discusses Mote Technologies and their Chrome extension that allows teachers to provide voice feedback to online learners.
Visit: https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/04/27/how-text-and-voice-apps-are-changing-student-engagement/
Source: eSchool News
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Title: Annual InterCom Survey
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It's that time again! Over the past year, we have worked diligently to make InterCom as useful as possible for the vastly varying needs of teaching and learning as a result of the pandemic. We would love to hear what you think of the changes! Please complete this two-minute survey to give your input!
Source: CASLS
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