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Greetings and Introductions in African Languages
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Hannah Essien, Boubacar Diakite, Abdulwahid Mazrui, Nasra Ahmed, Fabienne Diouf,
Mbaye Ngom and Sindy Lekoba |
| Come discover some of the African languages that we teach at Indiana University! You’ll be able to choose from languages like Akan/Twi, Bamana, Kiswahili, Wolof, and Zulu, and in groups you will learn how to greet and introduce yourself in one of the five languages. Each group will also learn songs on greetings and introductions. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to find out more about words like Sanibona, Aw ni tilenna, and Jambo! |
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Traditional African Drumming and Dancing
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| Kwesi Brown and Betty Dlamini |
| Come dance to the beat of our drum, the African drum! Watch and learn the drumming techniques from West Africa and try out your own sound on the drum. Discover gumboot dancing from South Africa and various dance movements from other parts of Africa, too. In this presentation you’ll also learn the meaning behind the different drum strokes and dance patterns. You don’t want to miss this dance party! |
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The Middle East: Imagined and the Real
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| Cigdem Balim |
| Through images and sounds, some contemporary facts about the Middle Eastern cultures and
societies will be presented to the audience. The presentation will contrast the imaginary media
presentations of the Middle East with the real, where the Middle East (the Orient) is neither a
mystical land as in the Hollywood films, nor the land of villains. Teachers and parents will find
the presentation useful and interesting as well since it will give the social context of the
languages of the Middle East, and inform the audience about the influence of media in shaping
our beliefs. |
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| Byte-size Arabic |
| Zaineb Istrabadi and students of Arabic |
| Come see Arabic in action! Our first year students of Arabic and NELC Drama Club members will present mini sketches so you can see firsthand how to introduce yourself or order tea in Arabic. Get ready for the next step: two Arabic instructors will teach YOU how to greet people and introduce yourself in Arabic! All participants will receive certificates with their names written in Arabic letters upon completion of the mini class. |
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| “I know Arabic and so can you!”: Stories of Courage |
| Fourth year students of Arabic and Ahmad Almallah |
| Sit back and relax as current students of Arabic entertain you with poetry readings, dialogues, and other fun sketches they created while studying at Indiana University. Not only will you see how our students learn languages, but you’ll get to hear first hand personal experiences about learning Arabic and traveling in the Middle East. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see Arabic through the lenses of students! |
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East European Folk Dance Mini-Workshop
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| Miriam Shrager and Gergana May |
| Experience the complex asymmetrical rhythms of the Bulgarian folk dances. Listen to the
playful intricate tunes performed by skillful native musicians and learn to distinguish between
different beats. Come join hands for a couple of quick-paced, yet simple and enjoyable
circle dances! |
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Taijiquan: The Embodiment of Chinese Philosophy
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| Brian Flaherty |
| Taijiquan (t'ai-chi) is a unique and profound product of Chinese culture and now one of the most popular practices in the world. Come explore its origins and principles, see a
demonstration of a rare style, and learn a technique to practice on your own. |
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Chinese Calligraphy: High Art or Random Lines – Gaining an Appreciation
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| Dongchoel Bin and Irene Somyk |
| The Chinese have a reverence for the written word. However, Westerners often find it difficult to
appreciate Chinese calligraphy. We cannot distinguish between good and bad characters.
We are intrigued by Chinese calligraphy but find that it often simply looks like random black
lines quickly splashed onto white paper. Come watch a master calligrapher demonstrate his
technique and gain an appreciation and understanding for Chinese calligraphy! |
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Let’s Speak Chinese!
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| Zhuting Chang |
| Come and join us in this Chinese mini-class! In this class, you will learn the most basic
elements of the Chinese language, how to greet your family and friends, and how to say and
write your name in Chinese! We will start with pinyin, the Romanization of the Chinese
language, and then go on to the basic strokes of the Chinese characters. The aim of this mini
class is to prepare you with a foundation for the future learning of the Chinese language. |
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The Origins and Historical Development of Chinese Writing
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| Andrew Shimunek |
| Have you ever wondered how Chinese characters came about? Or about how much influence
they have had throughout Asia? Come learn about the earliest forms of Chinese writing, their
evolution into modern Chinese characters, and how Chinese writing inspired the writing systems
of other peoples throughout Asia. Come learn a few Chinese characters yourself! |
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| The Chinese Hands |
Wang Qun and Shuhsiu Huang |
Come discover the skills and secrets of the Chinese hands! We will discover the decorative handicraft of Chinese knotting or zhonggoujie, which began as a form of Chinese folk art during the Tang and Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and was later popularized during the Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1911 AD). But that’s not all! Come learn what Chinese paper cutting or Jianzhi is all about! Join us in celebrating these Chinese arts, and who knows what else we might explore! |
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Survival in Dutch
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| Esther Ham |
| Experience how easy it is to learn a language. In only a few minutes you will learn how to greet people in Dutch and learn some do’s and don’ts in Dutch culture. |
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Come Learn Small Talk in Finnish!
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| Pia Paivio |
| Finns are known to be one of the most timid and shy people on earth. They know how to use
words sparingly! We'll take a peek into the highlights of Finnish small talk customs and topics.
Come and learn how to become the life of the party in Finland and in Finnish! |
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Step into the Traditional Dance from Brittany!
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| Bénédicte Sohier, Marie-Line Brunet and Audrey Dobrenn |
| In the most Celtic part of France, Fest Noz gathers people together for line dancing, Scottish
waltzes, and farandole dances dating back from the druids. Come and learn step by step
these traditional dances. Be ready to experience new dances and show off your unique
talent! |
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Gesturez-vous français? An Introduction to Nonverbal Communication in French
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| Kate Miller |
| Love French culture but find the language difficult? Imagine being able to communicate in
French without even uttering a word! This interactive presentation will introduce participants
to some common French gestures used and understood by native speakers. Whether you
are an experienced learner of French looking to enhance your communication skills, a
frustrated learner wanting to learn how to communicate nonverbally, or just a casual
Francophile interested in learning something new about French culture, this presentation will
be a fun experience for all participants! |
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| French: The Language of Love |
| Kelly Sax and Rebecca Petrush |
| Express your affection and woo the object of your desire in FRENCH! Participants will construct birthday, holiday, and other greeting cards in French. |
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Germanic Studies Activity and Information Room
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| Troy Byler |
| Students, parents, and teachers are all welcome to come visit our room during any time of the
day. Visitors will be able to have hands-on interaction with German, Dutch, Norwegian and
Yiddish activities and materials. Videos, music, children’s books, maps, comics and games will
all be available, and our knowledgeable staff will be able to answer visitors’ questions and assist
with the activities. |
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From Christmas Trees to Carnivals: Exploring German Holidays
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| Wendy Westphal and Megan Barrett |
| The German influence on American culture is nowhere more apparent than in some of the holiday traditions we practice. Come experience how Germans celebrate Christmas, Easter, Carnival, St. Martin's Day and their Day of Unification! Find out how these holidays are similar to American holidays, but also how they differ. We will listen to festive songs, make simple crafts, and maybe even taste some delicious traditional holiday treats. The fun isn't over yet, though - in the last part of the class, we will 'test' your newly-gained knowledge with a round of "Holiday Jeopardy!" |
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Ram horns, Raves, and Rings: Medieval Germanic Influences in Modern American
Culture
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| Megan Barrett |
In America today, the age of information technology has bombarded us with a chaotic array of words, images, and authoritative sources. This media-centrism and saturation make it increasingly difficult and therefore, increasingly important to understand the cultural forces that influence us, and our culture, as we live our lives today.
This presentation will address one very prominent and related group of influences present in American culture today: medieval Germanic societies. Far more than being just historical curiosities, it is remarkable to what extent these societies e.g. the Goths, Vikings, and Franks) are still vital in our world today. We shall explore this theme via films/books like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Tristan and Isolde, as well as other modern media phenomena (e.g. the Goth scene, Wagnerian opera, Hagar the Horrible) in order to identify (sometimes distorted) notions of "Germanic" or "German" in modern America. |
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| Greetings in Hindi, Urdu and Bengali! |
| Sungok Hong and Ritam Dutta |
| India/Pakistan/Bangladesh is a multi-lingual society, composed of different religions, ethnicities, and regional and cultural backgrounds. In such a society, even something as simple as a greeting has the potential to begin communication or cause great consternation. So, it is important to use culturally appropriate greetings. Come join us in learning the proper greetings of Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali! |
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| Holi, Festival of Colors |
| Emily Neff, Nishi Vivek Patel, and Pritika Patel |
| India is called a country of festivals. A range of festivals are celebrated by peoples of different religions, ethnicities, and regions. Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most famous festivals observed by Hindus across the country. This fun presentation will teach you about the religious and cultural significance of Holi through photographs, music, and film clips. Let us celebrate the spring festival! |
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| Learn how to introduce yourself in Hungarian, or how to say "I don't speak Hungarian!” |
Valeria Varga |
Have you ever noticed how often Budapest is a category played in the popular TV show Jeopardy? Find out how much you know about the country! Let's play! Prove yourself through fun activities and games. |
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| Carnival in the Sibundoy Valley of Colombia |
| Francisco Tandioy |
| Francisco Tandioy, elder in the Inga community of Colombia, will talk about what carnival means to his people, and will also illustrate and teach the basic carnival dancing moves. |
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Let’s speak Italian! Learn to understand, read, and retell a story in the Italian language
in as few as 30 minutes
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| Heather Mulhern |
| The Total Physical Response Storytelling method is not only a kinesthetic way to learn a
language, but is a method that teaches language the way that the brain acquires language.
After internalizing a few key words through motions and commands, the class will construct a
story that is bizarre, exaggerated, personalized, and humorous! After the presenter has asked
enough questions and received enough information for the audience to create a story, the story
will be acted out, and the participants will immediately be able to retell this story to a partner.
Anyone who feels they are not good at learning foreign languages must attend this presentation!
By attending this presentation you will see the difference in learning a language through
grammar explanations, and actually acquire a language through comprehensible input and
repetitions. Come speak Italian! |
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What’s New in J-Culture?
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| Misako Matsubara and Keiko Kuriyama |
| In this presentation, students will be introduced to the Japanese language through the unique
terrain of Japanese pop culture. Our presentation will range widely from anime, J-Pop, and cell
phones to car navigators, vending machines, and robots. Students will also see clips from and
learn about the story, characters and music of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest movie, “Gake no ue no
ponyo.” Come join us in an exploration of J-culture! |
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The World's Most Complicated Orthography: The Four Writing Systems of Japanese
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| Aaron Albin |
| Did you know that Japanese people use the same alphabet as you do every day when writing
certain words? Or did you know that Japanese has not one but two systems of "syllable letters,"
each having 46 separate characters but pairing up to form over 130 combinations? Or did you
know that by the time Japanese children enter high school, they can read and write over 2,000
Chinese symbols? And you thought spelling in English was tough! Come discover the history of
the four writing systems of Japanese (kanji, hiragana, katakana, and roomaji) and learn how
they are used in the modern language! |
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The World of Japanese Words: Four Categories, Infinite Possibilities
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| Aaron Albin |
| Imagine if English had a word specifically for the way a baby moves when it just begins to walk.
Imagine if we said "go transport-rolling to the great learning place" instead of "drive to the
university". Imagine if one out of every ten words you said was borrowed from a completely
unrelated language in the last 75 years. Speakers of Japanese don't have to imagine - because
all of these things are true of the Japanese language! Come take a tour of the marvels of the
four diverse kinds of words in Japanese: native, mimetic, Sino-Japanese, and loan words. |
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The Art behind the Letters: The Pictographic Origins of Japanese's 46 Katakana
Characters
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| Aaron Albin |
| What would it be like if we communicated in English not by writing letters but by drawing
pictures? In the katakana writing system of Japanese, each character represents a sound - just
like English. However, if we dig deep enough back into history, we find that each of the
characters originally comes from a picture of something. In this presentation, the pictorial origin
and graphic evolution of the 46 katakana characters of modern Japanese will be presented. |
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| Shashu-shashu: Bride-capturing is still alive in Kazakhstan |
| Fatima Moldashova |
| Come and be part of a small re-enactment of a modern bride capture! Learn how the modern way of life has changed some aspects of Kazakh traditions. We will also learn the traditional bride welcoming song in Kazakh! |
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Learn the World’s Best Alphabet, Hangul!
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| Hyo Sang Lee |
| The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, is so simple, so systematic, and linguistically so
sophisticated that anyone can learn it quickly. This presentation will first give a brief explanation
on how Hangul was invented and how it is organized, and then demonstrate how to learn it. One
can instantly begin to read Korean words! |
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Write Your Name in Korean Calligraphy
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| Junghyoe Yoon and Hyo Sang Lee |
| Come see a well-trained calligrapher write your name in Korean language. Enjoy the beauty of
the Korean alphabet and Korean calligraphy. |
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Write Your Name in Mayan Hieroglyphs
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| Marcus Erickson |
| For more than 1000 years the Maya used hieroglyphs to write, and Mayan languages are
still spoken today! We’ll learn a little about the Mayan languages of today and of the age-old
writing system. Come learn how to write your name using Mayan hieroglyphs! |
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| Have you ever heard about the Shagai game? |
| Tserenchunt Legden |
| Come and learn what the ankle-bone (shagai) game is and predict your future with the fortuneteller. During the Mongolian language session you will learn how to say greetings, farewells, numbers, and even the names of animals like Тэмээ, Морь, Хонь, and Ямаа. At the end you will celebrate your good luck with a traditional Mongolian circle dance! We know you will enjoy the experience of nomadic culture of Mongolia-the Homeland of Great Genghis (Chinggis) Khaan! |
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Norwegian Christmas
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| Gergana May |
| Submerge yourself in the enchanting world of the traditional Norwegian Christmas Eve
celebration! Come meet the little gnomes who protect the farm from evil spirits and learn
how to make “heart baskets” – colorful traditional Christmas tree decorations! Listen to
Norwegian Christmas carols and learn about the traditional food the former Vikings enjoy
during Christmas time. |
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| Rakhmon Inomkhojayev |
| Learn how to write your name in Pashto! It is so simple, you'll be ready to teach others in minutes! You’ll also learn a few simple phrases in this unique and widely-spoken language! |
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| Family Life in Afghanistan |
| Behnaz Zamani Arman |
| Come and learn about the women and children of Afghanistan and their role in society today. You'll not only learn about their everyday lifestyle, but see the changes brought to their lives today. Should you really believe what you see on TV? We know you have questions and we have answers! Come and see us at the World Language Festival. |
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Animated Films from Poland
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| Justyna Beinek |
| You don't need to know Polish to watch Polish animated movies! Animated movies are a
great and accessible way of learning about Polish cinema. While Polish movie directors
such as Kieslowski, Wajda or Polanski are widely known in the United States for their
feature films, animated movies inhabit niches reserved for cognoscenti. Yet animation is one
of the most transparent forms of art, whose understanding often does not rely on knowledge
of language, but invites the viewer to be intellectually curious about the art of creating
meaning from images and sounds. Come and enjoy clips from the following films: Oscar-awarded "Tango" by Witold Rybczynski (1980), Dostoevsky-inspired "Gentle Spirit" by Piotr
Dumala (1985), Marek Serafinski's frenetic "Race" (1989), Oscar-nominated "Cathedral" by
Tomek Baginski (2002), and Marek Skrobecki's surreal "Ichthys" (2005). |
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"Komputer," "Biznes," "iPod," and Other Polish Words You Already Know
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| Wiola Prochniak |
| This presentation will entertain you with an introductory class on the Polish language. Activities
will be based on group language games where the basis is “an international vocabulary," i.e.,
words that have been borrowed into Polish from English such as "biznes," "komputer," "ipod,"
"radio," or "telewizja." After this class you will be able to introduce yourself in Polish, use
numerals, and/or sing a simple song, among other skills! Polish in 30 minutes is guaranteed to
be fun! |
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| Polish Music and the Media |
| Halina Goldberg |
| Have you ever wanted to compose your own music? Well here’s your chance! Come listen to the music of Fryderyk Chopin, and discover its use in contemporary media, film, and video games. We will explore first how music works in connection with image, and then you will begin to create your own script for a musical clip! Don’t miss out on your chance to become a world famous composer! |
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| Want to travel to South America, Africa and/or Europe? Learn Portuguese! |
| Keith Corbitt and Vania Castro |
| Portuguese is the official language of ten countries on three continents. There are more than
213 million native Portuguese speakers around the globe, making it the fifth most widely
spoken language in the world! Learning Portuguese can open many doors to a variety of
opportunities on the most diverse surroundings, and it can be a lot of fun as well. Come to
this session and learn more about the Portuguese language and the advantages of learning
it! We’ll teach you how to say a few words in Portuguese and if you've already studied
Spanish in highschool, we'll teach you a few simple strategies you can use to change your
Spanish into Portuguese! |
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| Travel through Brazil while listening to Brazilian Music |
| Lígia Bezerra and Vania Castro |
| There are dozens of genres in Brazilian Music, most of them associated with a specific
region of the country. Each local musical genre is part of a regional identity, of which people
are very proud. The various regional music styles earlier influenced by African, European
and Amerindian traditions, were developed into some new unique and original styles like
choro, sertanejo, brega, forró, frevo, samba, bossa nova, MPB, Brazilian rock, axé and
others. Most of these styles have also developed their own dance. In this presentation you
will “travel” around Brazil and learn about these different regions of Brazil and their different
musical styles and dances. Be ready to hear a great variety of songs representing different
regions of Brazil and try a few dance steps! |
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A Crash Course in Russian
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| Jeff Holdeman |
| In this session, you will learn a full series of Russian conversation exchanges for making
new acquaintances, as well as about half of the Cyrillic alphabet. By the end of the session
you will be able to introduce yourself, as well as read a variety of words in Russian. See
how quickly our students overcome the hurdle of a different alphabet, and leave being able
to make new friends in one of the world's great languages! |
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Getting to Know a Russian Cartoon Celebrity: Cheburashka
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| Mark Trotter |
| Cheburashka, the cartoon animal who represents a species “unfamiliar to science” and has
been entertaining Russian children of all ages since 1969. The cult status of the fuzzy little
creature with outsize ears was on prominent display at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the
2008 Summer Olympics where he served as the mascot for the Russian national teams.
This presentation will explore Cheburashka’s manifestations in cartoon, song, websites, and
knock-off products like talking and singing stuffed animals. |
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Sanskrit: It’s Not a Dead Language!
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| Rebecca J. Manring |
| Learn to write your name in Devanagari, a writing system that’s simple, elegant, and in
which you spell words exactly as they sound! You’ll work with IU’s Sanskrit professor,
Rebecca J. Manring, and some of her students to master simple conversation. We’ll also
watch clips from a contemporary movie in the Sanskrit language, depicting some of India’s
most ancient stories. |
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Study Abroad 101: Discover Spain and its Culture!
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| Elena Schoonmaker-Gates |
| There’s more to Spain than bull-fighting and flamenco dancing! Come see what spending a
semester abroad in Spain would be like. Fun facts, games, and anecdotes will transport us
to Spain where we’ll learn about the importance of family, the concept of working to live not
living to work, and some of Spain’s most popular holiday traditions. We’ll even be venturing
into the kitchen to learn a little about Spain’s best kept secret, its delicious Mediterranean-style
cuisine! |
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Spanish Language and Culture through Dance Practices
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| Jorge Aguilar-Sánchez |
| Have you ever wondered about the Latin dances and their cultural meaning? Did you know
that a particular rhythm may carry a hidden message? Come and join me in a journey
through the rituals of modern courtship in Latin America and investigate the role that Salsa
and Merengue play in it. We will explore the language required to participate in “Baile” and
learn the language related to the dances and their pragmatics. We’ll also learn the basics
steps of these rhythms! |
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Learning Spanish through Songs
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| Ligia Belisario |
Music has been described as a universal language, despite what particular lyrics may say.
In this presentation, you will listen to songs and watch videos from several Spanish-speaking
countries. This fun experience will give you a glance at both the fascinating
Spanish language and the Hispanic culture. At the end of the presentation, you will be
familiar with strategies that can help speed up your learning of Spanish and contribute to
your success in your first semester in college! And who knows, you will probably leave
singing some of the songs! |
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Festival of Fire: Las Fallas de Valencia
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| Robin A. Reeves |
| Can you imagine devoting full year to the creation of a beautiful work of art, only to later see
it intentionally burnt to the ground? If you are from Valencia, Spain, this may sound a bit like
the annual Fallas de Valencia, a fascinating, week-long celebration of
tradition, craftsmanship and pyrotechnics. Come explore the origins of this unique
festival and experience some of its most exuberant sights and sounds! |
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Spanish: One Language…and so many Dialects!
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| Dunia Catalina Mendez Vallejo |
| Have you ever wondered how Spanish is spoken in various countries? In this talk we will
explore some of the most striking dialectal differences in Spanish. We will listen to some audio
clips, practice some new words, and learn some dialectally-defined structures. We will also talk
about culturally-related differences, which are observable in some Spanish speaking countries.
No prior knowledge of Spanish is required, but it won’t hurt either! |
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Papas, Quinoa y Maiz: A culinary journey through the Andes
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| Maria Barker |
| Do you know what a typical Andean diet consists of? Is rice and beans the first thing that comes
to mind when you think of Hispanic food? Come learn about quinoa, potatoes, maize, and a
variety of meats and seafood that are eaten everyday in Peru and other Andean countries. In
this workshop, you’ll get to see what quinoa looks like, learn about the history of potatoes, and
walk away with a variety of recipes so you can try out your own version of the Andean diet at
home. |
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Clothing in the Hispanic World
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| Maria Barker |
| Can you tell the difference between a Mexican and a Peruvian sombrero? Have you ever
wondered what the traditional dress of Guatemala looks like? We'll explore a variety of
indigenous Hispanic cultures through their traditional clothing in an interactive session. Come try
on a sombrero for size! |
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| Islam in Spain, Past and Present |
| Jim Lynch |
| Several European countries are currently experiencing the difficulty of accommodating growing Muslim populations whose conservative, religious values are often at odds with contemporary, secular, Western societies. The situation can be particularly problematic in Spain, whose long history as a once-Muslim country makes it unique in Europe. This workshop will explore how history colors Spanish society’s current conceptions of, and dealings with, its rising Muslim presence. Special emphasis will be given to such topics as Spanish-Moroccan relations, immigration, and the 3/11 bombings in Madrid. Participants will be provided with lists of multimedia resources that they may use to incorporate Islamic themes and materials into their own classrooms. |
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How Does High School Spanish Compare to College Spanish?
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| Tanya Flores |
| In this workshop, we will discuss the curriculum of the different beginner level Spanish
courses at IU. We will compare the different high school levels of Spanish to these college
levels. Come and learn what level you can expect your students to test into based on their
high school experience. Some teaching tips for making an easier transition will also be
provided. |
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| Discover Tips for Speaking Thai |
| Suphawat Pookcharoen |
| Thai is a language which uses five tones (high, mid, low, rising, and falling tone) to alter the meaning of a single syllable. This makes it rather tricky to learn for many people who are used to speaking non-tonal languages. In Thailand, people you encounter will be impressed for sure if you try and use a little Thai with them. So come and join us to learn common Thai greetings and useful phrases in a fun atmosphere that you will definitely enjoy! |
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| Tibetan |
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Tibet Table: Touching through the Land of Snow
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| Gedun Rabsal |
| Want to know something about Tibet and Tibetan language? Come to Tibet Table where we
will be displaying Tibetan arts such as Thankas and books such as Tibetan style Pechas. Also
you can watch and listen to videos on Tibet. Try your hand at Tibetan calligraphy, too! |
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| Turkish |
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Traditional Turkish Art (Ebru-Marbling)
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| Defne Jones, Ihsan Colak |
Have you ever heard of “Turkish” marbling? Come and see how the traditional art of marbling (or ebru) developed. From the Ottoman Empire to this very day we will discover how this method of making patterned
paper originated and evolved. You will learn the importance ox gall (bile) has in this art as well as
carragheenan moss! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a unique method used in bookbinding and calligraphy! |
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| Ukrainian |
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Ukrainian Songs and Poetry
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| Svitlana Melnyk |
| What do Carol of the Bells, Sylvester Stallone, and Milla Jovovich have in common? They all
have Ukrainian roots! Come experience this ancient yet modern culture for yourself through
beautiful songs and poetry! You will see why Ukraine is not dead yet. |
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| Urdu |
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Eid in Pakistan: A Festive Holiday Celebrated by Muslims around the World
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| Sana K. Younis and Areeb Khan |
| Eid is one of the most important holidays celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Come and
discover its religious and historical background! You will see images and video clips
highlighting the beautiful ethnic costumes, the music, and other traditions. Come learn about
the clothing and jewelry, the tasty sweets, the practice of henna, and the songs of celebration! |
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| Uyghur |
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| Let's play the Uyghur game: Five Rocks! |
Gulnisa Nazarova |
Have you ever tried to pick up and catch a few objects at the same time? Now you have a good chance to try your hand skills at the Uyghur children's game, Five Rocks! While playing, you will also learn the funny Uyghur folk song "White Rabbits" and see how the lyrics are written in the three Uyghur Scripts: Arabic, Latin, and Cyrillic. |
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| Uzbek |
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| The Gateway to Central Asia: Uzbekistan |
| Malik Hodjaev |
Did you know?
In the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan was a historic center of empires, education, and trade. The cities of Uzbekistan – Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, and Tashkent – are symbols of oriental beauty and mystery.
- These ancient cities were hubs on the ancient Silk Road, the famous trading route between China and the West.
- Today 27 million people live in Uzbekistan on land about the size of California.
- Uzbekistan is the second largest exporter of cotton after the US and has rich natural resources: natural gas, oil, gold, copper, uranium, and other.
Join us in hearing about and seeing the pictures of the contemporary Uzbekistan. We will discover the unique culture and traditions of the Uzbek people, and before you leave you will be able to sing a song in Uzbek! |
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| Yucatec Maya |
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Yucatec Maya: A Day in the Yucatan – Um p’é k’íin t’ichil le’ Yucatano’
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| Sarah Johnson and Meghan Rubenstein |
| Would you like to experience the Yucatán? From Cancún to Chichen Itza, the Yucatán is a
Maya cultural center with centuries of history. Yucatec Maya is a language used for over
2,000 years, ranging from the pre-Columbian Maya glyphs to Apocalypto. Come see a video
of native Maya speakers and learn the basic phrases everyone needs to be able to spend a
day in the Yucatán! |
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| Teachers/Parents |
| These presentations are of special interest to teachers and parents, however students are also welcome to attend. |
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Come and Enjoy the “red hot” Chinese!
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| Guang Yang |
| What is it like to speak the most popular language in the world? Is it difficult? Can I do it? What
makes the IU Chinese program unique? You will find the answers to these questions and more
here! We will discuss specific aspects of IU’s Chinese program, including curriculum and course
design, and then move on to a mini-lesson in Chinese so you can experience a Chinese class in
person! Come join us for a taste of Chinese, one of the most ancient civilizations in the
world. (teachers/parents) |
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Weird, normal, or just different?: How French can help answer the question
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| Ben F. Trotter III |
| Have you ever considered the paradox that, while French people often seem rude to Americans, their culture has a very high regard for politeness? And that our English word
courteous comes directly from the French word courtoisie? In this presentation, we will look
at specific aspects of French language and culture that challenge our American
assumptions of what is "normal," with an eye toward the uses to which language
is put. Teachers and parents will discover just how valuable French can be in helping
students discover (the extent of) the cultural and linguistic diversity in the world they inhabit.
The audience will be engaged with a fun, interactive quiz as a lead-in to the presentation. (teachers/parents) |
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Tackling French Comic Books
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| Claire Renaud and Feray Baskin |
| Why are French comic books such an important part of the French culture? Come and
discover how they became such a phenomenon. We will give you the tools for choosing the
comic book that is right for you and for getting the most out of them. We will also provide a
selection of titles for your future use. (teachers/parents) |
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Bringing French and Francophone Culture and Language to Life through Film
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| Kelly Sax |
| Ever wonder how the Sphinx lost its nose? Find the answer while enjoying a series of fun, culturally and linguistically rich French film excerpts. CD-ROMs with ready-to-use sample classroom materials will be provided free of charge to Indiana teachers. (teachers/parents) |
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| Using Technology in the Language Classroom
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| Esther Ham and Troy Byler |
| Teachers are all welcome to visit our session where we will demonstrate some of the applied
technology that can be used in the language classroom. The examples will be with Dutch and
German materials, but the session will be in English and open to all language teachers who are
interested in new and innovative ways to engage their language students. (teachers/parents) |
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Moving beyond Total Physical Response: How to supplement your lesson with the Total
Fluency through Reading and Storytelling method
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| Heather Mulhern |
Learn the basic concepts of Blaine Ray’s Total Fluency through Reading and Storytelling
method, an expansion on Asher’s Total Physical Response method. This method engages
students to the max as well as provides numerous repetitions of recently learned vocabulary or
language structures for reinforcing language acquisition. Participants will learn how to
supplement their daily lesson plans with this interactive and fun method that significantly
increases speaking fluency. There will be a demo-class within the classroom so that
participants may see the method in action. This demonstration will be given using Modern
Greek. (teachers/parents) |
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Set the Stage and Step Aside: A Truly Communicative and Student-Centered Approach to Italian (offered in English, applicable to other languages)
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| Giuseepina Demasi and Colleen Marie Ryan-Scheutz |
| This presentation will explore the significance of student-centered
and truly communicative teaching methodologies. The presenters will
provide live demonstrations of inductive and strategically sequenced
language learning units for both vocabulary and grammar. They will
discuss the learning objectives,
pedagogical benefits, and planning
and implementation strategies implied in this approach. The
materials and discussion will be in English and thus readily applicable to other
languages too. (teachers/parents) |
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A Roaming Home: The Central Asian Yurt
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| Michael Hancock |
| The yurt, ger, or kigiz oy is the felt-and-wooden portable house of the Central Asian nomads. In
this presentation, our experts will show you how to set up and decorate a yurt and talk about the
lives of the people who live in them. We will talk about the unique architecture of the “roaming
home” and the way it relates to Central Asian climate and culture. You will see how the yurt we
build, a Kyrgyz yurt, is different from yurts elsewhere. Come help us build a yurt! (teachers/parents) |
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Bridging “Town and Gown” through Service Learning in Spanish 250
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| Ryan Hallows and Lily Ibarra |
| How does a language instructor get his/her students to connect with a community and its
culture beyond the classroom without having the student study abroad? Service learning is
the answer! This presentation will share the experiences of two Spanish language
instructors and their incorporation of a service-learning component to an intermediate
Spanish course. Students from this course collaborated as volunteers in a Spanish camp
with Hispanic children of the Bloomington area. The instructors will discuss the benefits of
service learning in bringing to life the cultural topics in their textbooks, allowing a space for
language development, and in building bridges between classroom and the growing
Hispanic community in Bloomington. |
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| This presentation will serve as a model for teachers who have an interest in exploring
service-learning as a pedagogical tool, it will give teachers and parents a view of the various
methods that IU language departments use for the development of language acquisition and
their hands-on methods to learning about various cultures. (teachers/parents) |
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| Spain Through Lenses: Contemporary Cinematic Representations of Spanish Culture |
| Vicent Moreno |
| Have you ever wondered what Spanish people are like? What do they eat? How do they
talk?
This presentation looks at some aspects of Spanish culture as seen in contemporary
cinema. We will look at movie excerpts that inform different representations of Spain, its
culture, and its people. We will start by looking at what the most common stereotypes about
Spanish culture are and how they get translated into images. Then, we will see how these
clichés relate to more realistic representations with the final goal of gaining a broader vision
of Spain. (teachers/parents) |
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| Around the World in an Hour: Videoconferences to Enhance Your Language Courses |
| Tristra Newyear and Deb Hutton |
| Learn how to bring your world language and related cultures to life through International Studies In Schools (ISIS), a free interactive videoconferencing service supported by the world area studies resource centers of Indiana University-Bloomington. |
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| Build tailored, effective, and engaging interactive programs that will enhance your curriculum, drawing on the global academic and cultural community that is IU-Bloomington. Get general tips, demonstrations of interactive language presentation, and cultural performance. Handouts and a free CD will be distributed in this presentation. (teachers/parents) |
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| Traditional African Clothing and Sculpture |
| Alwiya S. Omar, David Adu-Amankwah, and Abdou S. Yaro |
You know about body language, but what about the language of our clothing? In this presentation, traditional African clothing from countries like Tanzania, Ghana, and Mali will be displayed and discussed. You will discover the different uses and meanings of the “kanga,” a traditional wrapper used in East Africa, and the “kente” cloth used in Ghana. We will tap into the various messages connected with the clothing, and its social and political significance. At the end of our presentation we will also discuss sculpture, in addition to the clothing, from Mali.
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| Writing in a Less-Commonly-Taught Language: Pashto |
| Rakhmon Inomkhojayev & Rahman Arman |
Teachers and parents will be introduced to some of the difficulties of the Pashto language. We will discuss common mistakes in writing Pashto and some ways to avoid these errors. These examples address the issues of teaching writing skills in less-commonly-taught languages and can be applied to other languages. Come join us in this discussion and see a writing tutorial program developed here on the IUB campus!
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| A Challenge for All: The Immigrant Student from the Middle East |
| Zaineb Istrabadi |
| One of the most challenging situations faced by teachers is having students of different cultures, home languages, and traditions in their classrooms. While the students feel the need to “fit in,” the teacher needs to be familiar with the emotional, linguistic, and academic challenges that the students may be facing. This requires a basic understanding and appreciation of the cultural and religious background that the students come from. Immigrant students are also a challenge for their parents, who are unfamiliar with the American system of education and who themselves are going through pains of adjustment. |
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| Although general in principle, this lecture will dwell on Arabic speaking cultures and Islam. The presentation will answer the basic questions of: what would be some ways of communicating with immigrant students from the Middle East? What should we know about their cultures and religion, and how do we get this information? How do we accommodate for other religions and beliefs? Sample case stories will be presented to the audience and their responses will be sought. (teachers/parents) |
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| How to Use Technology in Language Instruction |
| Malik Hodjaev |
All teachers know that technology attracts students’ attention immediately. From the simplest devices (e.g. traditional phone call) to today’s multi-media tools, all can be incorporated into language instruction. If you are a teacher, come and learn some creative ideas from IU’s Uzbek language class, and see how the teacher creates an active learning environment for in-class and other extra-curricular activities. If you are a student, you will see the exciting ways of how you can learn this less-commonly-taught language at IU! (teachers/parents) |
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| Making a lot of Meaning with a Little Language: Examples from the Estonian Class |
| Piibi-Kai Kivik |
| How do you get students personally involved in learning a language that is typologically and geographically distant for them? How can you have meaningful communication in the language from the first classes without spending hours on grammar explanations? With the help of the participants, this presentation will demonstrate activities that enable beginning-learners to keep up a conversation with limited language resources. By combining simple rules with "ready-made" chunks, pause-fillers, cognate vocabulary and proper names, we will stretch a simple question-answer pair into a mini-conversation. (teachers/parents) |
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| What's the use in studying a Central Eurasian language? |
| Chris Atwood |
Indiana University offers a unique variety of exotic Central Eurasian languages. But what’s the use of studying a language like Pashto, Hungarian, or Turkish? Learning a less-commonly-taught language can pay off in academic growth, inter-cultural understanding, and a wide range of careers in business and national service.
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