Student Success
Peer Learning Workshop Series
The department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures held the first installment of Student Success-focused activities with the Peer Learning Workshop Series. The pilot series of workshops began fall semester 2022. The workshop dates for fall are October 26, November 3, and November 10; the spring dates are April 18 and April 25. All workshops are led by WLLC undergraduate students.
All workshops are for WLLC undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty. Workshops are designed by WLLC undergraduate students with supervision from Student Success Coaches, Louise Cole and Claudia Devich, and the Director of the World Languages & Digital Humanities Studio, Curtis Maughan. The fall workshop series allows WLLC students to share their experience, knowledge, and helpful tips on successfully learning a world language.
A recap of each workshop is included below as well as each workshop's presentation.
The workshop lineup is:
- Wednesday, October 26: Resources Beyond the Classroom and Preparing for an Oral Exam, led by Laney Hoggatt (Spanish), Belinda Watson (Spanish) and Ellie Black (Spanish, Arabic).
- Thursday, November 3: Reading Comprehension and Writing, led by Joshua Jacobs (Classics) and Adoette Vaughan (French, Italian).
- Thursday, November 10: Active Listening and Study Abroad, led by Annette Quinn (French) and Sarah Falknor (Arabic, Spanish).
- Tuesday, April 18: Listening and Study Strategies for Elementary Language Learners, led by Caleb Smith (German) and Benjamin Cookus (German).
- Tuesday, April 25: Incorporating Language Learning into Daily Life, led by Claire Phelps (Italian) and Matteo Campagnola (Italian).
For more information on Student Success, please visit success.uark.edu.
WLLC Student Success Fund Awards
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 27
Alongside Peer Learning Workshops, there are several Student Success-focused funding award applications available. Please note all grant applications are due March 10 and must focus on WLLC undergraduate Student Success.
The October 26th Peer Learning Workshop, "Resources Beyond the Classroom and Preparing for an Oral Exam," was led by undergraduates Laney Hoggatt (Spanish), Belinda Watson (Spanish), and Ellie Black (Spanish, Arabic).
The November 3rd Peer Learning Workshop, "Reading Comprehension and Writing" was led by undergraduates Joshua Jacobs (Classics) and Adoette Vaughan (French).
The November 10th Peer Learning Workshop, "Active Listening and Study Abroad" was led by undergraduates Annette Quinn (French) and Sarah Falknor (Arabic, Spanish).
The April 18th Peer Learning Workshop, "Listening and Study Strategies for Elementary Language Learners," was led by undergraduates Caleb Smith (German) and Benjamin Cookus (German).
The April 25th Peer Learning Workshop, "Incorporating Language Learning into Daily Life" was led by undergraduates Claire Phelps (Italian) and Matteo Campagnola (Italian).