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Spencer Hazeslip (2019)
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Hazeslip Awarded Critical Language Scholarship in June 2021

Spencer Hazeslip, a biochemistry and Spanish double major, has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship to study critical languages during summer 2021. Hazeslip, who has been studying Spanish for several years, is studying Russian through the CLS Program. 


Hazeslip joins three other University of Arkansas students who are also part of the Critical Language Scholarship Program.

 

Dr. Rhodora Vennarucci
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Vennarucci Awarded 2021 Fulbright Master Teacher

Dr. Rhodora Vennarucci, Assistant Professor of Classics in the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures, was awarded the Fulbright Master Teacher Award in spring 2021. 


Dr. Vennarucci is working on collaborative virtual reality projects with Dr. David Frederick, which began with the launch of the Virtual Pompeii Project.

 

 


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The Latino Alumni Society of the Arkansas Alumni Association will host its annual Méritos 

 

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Hylton challenges his colleagues to disregard any pre-conceived notions that they have about language learning.

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Learn how language can complement your professional and academic interests and open exciting doors of 

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The award is presented annually to exceptional teachers of German in recognition of their contributions to

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The Spanish Program  hosted Corona de Sombra, which translates to Crown of Darkness.

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Benton said the certification means that she can offer her students a better opportunity to succeed in an online environment.

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Watson’s film, “Baobab Flowers,” is a personal documentary that blends poetic and observational footage following the journey of two high school

 

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Tiffany has been studying foreign languages for many years. He became deeply vested in language learning after deciding to home school his children.

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Each summer the American School of Classical Studies at Athens offers an unparalleled opportunity for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, 

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JLPT certificates offer various advantages, ranging from recognition as academic credit and graduation certification at schools to preferential treatment at companies

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The project spanned more than five years, starting with the organization of the first conference session

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"My German has improved exponentially since I've been in Germany, but the first two months at the university were really difficult,

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Our Japanese table immerses students in Japanese culture with a plethora of activities!

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Borgognoni was 1 of 10 Italian American student leaders selected to attend a week-long celebration of culture, education and pride.

 

 
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She has been studying Chinese for several years, and is passionate about encouraging others to study the language.

 

 

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 AATI is a professional institution to which professors of universities and schools of all rank are accredited throughout the world.

 

 

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The German program has enabled him to interact with various communities on campus and build long-lasting relationships with students from every corner of the world.

 
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The first event in the series, Fearless Conversations: Memorials, Monuments and Symbolic Protests, will

 

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Mikenna Marin, psychology major with double minors in Spanish and Middle Eastern Studies, had her eyes set on pursuing another year of language studies at the U of A.

 

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She begins her classes by presenting students with background information on composers and music they have written: all in German.

 
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He examines Özpetek as a ‘foreign’ director; he is Turkish by birth but has Italian cinematic training

 

 

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The exam is used to advance education and for finding employment. The JLPT measures the Japanese-language proficiency of those whose native language is not Japanese.

 

 

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The idea of offering this course is to build on and take advantage of the linguistic knowledge that students already have in Spanish.

 

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She believes her findings will be beneficial for people to see Indonesian domestic workers with a new, fresh lens.

 
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The purpose of the exam is to measure students' abilities and knowledge of specialized business vocabulary as well as their ability to effectively demonstrate skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing.

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In recent news, social and political rants about immigration bans have flooded medias throughout the world.


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The award recipient must employ innovative or unusual teaching techniques, and have attended or conducted conferences or workshops that focused on the development and improvement of teaching skills.

 
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Tipton said he was initially drawn to the program because of its stern requireme-nts.

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Not all topics found in comics are easy to deliver. Sterling said he often introduces comics that deal with important topics such as violence, oppression or sexuality. 

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Dr. Jennifer Hoyer's book, "The Space of Words, is now available in paperback.

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Our online Spanish instructor, Hilda Benton, was the first on campus to receive "Quality Matters" certification for her course.

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The exam is internationally recognized and it certifies that students have the knowledge and skills to work in a French-speaking environment.

 
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 Osborn is a French and Middle East Studies double major, with a minor in Arabic in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. She will complete a Certificate in Middle East Studies at ADU, while also continuing to study Arabic. 

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Ryan Calabretta-Sajder, professor of Italian, has a number of accolades and now he can add the Fulbright Foundation for Southern Italy Award. This award will enable Calabretta-Sajder to spend the spring semester in Italy.

 

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Our online Spanish instructor, Hilda Benton, was the first on campus to receive "Quality Matters" certification for her course.

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Portuguese is spoken on more than 3 continents, it is the official language of the European Union, and becoming essential due to Brazil's emergence in the global economy.

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Learn about the indigenous languages of Africa, and participate in discussions on the dominance of other languages and how they led to political variations among countries in Africa.

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Throughout her research Lorenzo-Feliciano has read and analyzed a number of Spanish-Caribbean coming of age novels, and although each novel has different protagonists and contexts, she said the themes of national identity, independence, citizenship, citizenry, and politics remain consistent.

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Irungu said being able to interact with his students face-to-face is one of the most rewarding experiences that he has ever had. In the near future, he hopes to see his students fluently speak Swahili and participate in study abroad programs in Africa.