For World Languages Day Presenters
General Information for Presenters
Submit a Presentation Proposal
The Language Institute enthusiastically invites UW-Madison faculty, staff, and graduate students to offer 40-minute, interactive, introductory language lessons and lectures, workshops or performances in international area studies geared towards a high school audience at World Languages Day on Thursday, November 14, 2013. The goal of World Languages Day is to inspire interest in the languages and cultures of varied traditions from around the world. A presentation at World Languages Day is your opportunity to introduce high school students to your language, world region or international area of expertise, and to encourage further exploration of the topic you offer.
General Information for Presenters
Date and times: |
Thursday, November 14, 2013. Presenters choose from one of four time periods: 9:00-9:40; 9:55-10:35; 11:25-12:05; 12:20-1:00. |
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Locations: |
Various rooms in
Union South, 1308 West Dayton St. |
Goals: |
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To provide high school students the opportunity to explore world languages and related area studies offerings at the University.
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To encourage high school students to look ahead to college.
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To introduce students to the language and culture of your expertise.
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Session presenters are asked to:
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Design and lead a 40-minute session for a high school audience. Successful presentations are interactive and integrate various activities such as mini language lessons, film clips, or introductions to holidays, traditions, games, dance, literature or other aspects of culture. Read more tips on preparing a presentation for World Languages Day>.
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Submit a proposal using the form below.
The Language Institute will provide:
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Publicity and coordination of audience attendence at your presentation.
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Room and audio visual equipment arrangements at Union South. Please note that we cannot provide laptops; however, we can provide LCD projectors, speakers, CD players, and more.
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An estimate of the number of participants in you can expect in your presentation, based on the room capacity. Please note that, because of the overall number of participants, you can expect your room to be full.
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A volunteer UW-Madison student who will be on hand at your presentation to assist with equipment, handouts, etc., and to contact organizers in the case of any urgent matters.
Contact Wendy Johnson if you have any questions or would like to arrange a meeting to discuss your World Languages Day presentation.
Presentation Proposal Submission
Please fill out the online form to submit information about your proposed session at World Languages Day. You will be asked for a presentation title, description, and presenter biographics, as well as for information about your availability on Thursday, November 14 and space and equipment needs. Wendy Johnson, World Languages Day organizer, will be in touch with all who submit a proposal.
Submit a Presentation Proposal>
World Languages Day is a high school outreach program of the Language Institute.
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