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Spanish for the Health Professions Award

Spanish for the Health Professions Collaborates with School of Nursing-Camden on Award–Winning Program

The Spanish for the Health Professions program is a perfect example of Rutgers–Camden’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and dedication to serving the community. Dr. Ana Laguna, Associate Professor of Spanish, and Ms. Dana Pilla, Assistant Teaching Professor of Spanish, both faculty members in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, work with Dr. Nancy Pontes, … Continue reading Spanish for the Health Professions Collaborates with School of Nursing-Camden on Award–Winning Program…

“Activities that Produce Real Language Development” Lecture on Oct. 30

The Masters of Art in Teaching Spanish Program will host its ninth webinar series on applied linguistics on Tuesday, October 30. Dr. Arturo Escandón from Nazan University in Japan will present “Conceptual models, study programs, and pedagogic design: Activities that Produce Real Language Development.” This workshop will explore the curriculum, pedagogies, and actual instruction that foster learners’ … Continue reading “Activities that Produce Real Language Development” Lecture on Oct. 30…

“Gamification in the Foreign Language Classroom” Lecture on Oct. 23

The Masters of Art in Teaching Spanish Program will host its eighth webinar series on applied linguistics on Tuesday, October 23. Dr. Susana Madinabeitia Manso from the University of Navarra, Spain, will discuss, “Gamification in the Foreign Language Classroom: Transforming a Summative Assessment into an Escape Room.” Participants will learn the benefits of gamification, and … Continue reading “Gamification in the Foreign Language Classroom” Lecture on Oct. 23…

Research Bites Series Begins Oct. 17 with Dr. Rufan Luo

Dr. Rufan Luo, Assistant Professor of Psychology, will discuss her research regarding influences on children’s language development as part of the Research Bites Series, on Wednesday, October 17, from 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., in the Campus Center’s Executive Meeting Room. This free event is open to all, and lunch will be served. Contact Ms. … Continue reading Research Bites Series Begins Oct. 17 with Dr. Rufan Luo…

New Course, “Globalization: Past and Present,” to Debut in Fall 2018

Students registering for Fall 2018 courses may wish to consider the new class, Globalization: Past and Present, taught by Dr. James Boucher, Assistant Professor of French. This course fulfills the general education requirements in Global Communities, and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:05 p.m. – 3:25 p.m., in the Business and Science Building, … Continue reading New Course, “Globalization: Past and Present,” to Debut in Fall 2018…

MPA Student and EPA Employee Amanda Miles Deployed Three Times to Puerto Rico

Amanda Miles graduated from St. Norbert College in DePere Wisconsin, in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Communications. During her time at Norbert, she worked in various roles, tutoring her fellow students in Spanish, and acting as office assistant to multiple departments. She also put in time with Literacy Green Bay, teaching English … Continue reading MPA Student and EPA Employee Amanda Miles Deployed Three Times to Puerto Rico…

Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

Congratulations to the following faculty members who received promotions and tenure appointments approved by the Board of Governors at a meeting on Tuesday, April 10th: Department of Chemistry Dr. Catherine Grgicak – Associate Professor (reappointment with tenure) Department of Economics Dr. Noha Emara – Associate Professor Department of Philosophy Dr. Eric Chwang – Associate Professor Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…

Learn about Race in the Caribbean on Apr. 9

The Department of World Languages and Cultures‘ French Program and the Latin American Studies Program will present “Race in the Caribbean,” an event which will discuss the richness and diversity of Caribbean culture. Dr. Vanessa Borilot, Assistant Professor of French at Elizabethtown College, will be the guest speaker. The event will take place on Monday, April 9th, at 11:20 a.m. in … Continue reading Learn about Race in the Caribbean on Apr. 9…

Learn about Race in the Caribbean on Mar. 7

The Department of World Languages and Cultures‘ French Program and the Latin American Studies Program will present “Race in the Caribbean,” an event which will discuss the richness and diversity of Caribbean culture. Dr. Vanessa Borilot, Assistant Professor of French at Elizabethtown College, will be the guest speaker. The event will take place on Wednesday, … Continue reading Learn about Race in the Caribbean on Mar. 7…

MAT in Spanish Lecture Series Continues 11/27

The Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish program will continue its lecture series in applied linguistics on Monday, November 27th. José Plácido Ruiz-Campillo from Columbia University will present “Alice in Timeland: Towards an Operative Mapping of the Spanish Verbal System in the Classroom.” The temporal value usually assigned to verb forms in Spanish hurts, rather than helps, … Continue reading MAT in Spanish Lecture Series Continues 11/27…