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>Subject: Re: #9154 Native Speakers in foreign Languages
>Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:12:59 -0500
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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ADFL has a listserv for FL chairs. You would have to join ADFL, but
I think all FL chairs should belong to that group. It is a good one
and I belong to it. http://www.adfl.org.
As for the native speaker question, this is much harder. It is best
to try to use placement and proficiency tests and scores to move them
into the proper level where they're not so bored. However, if they
are not literate in their native language, that is, again, hard. One
special course for them to help them achieve literacy, even if it has
a small number, really helps. Then, they can often do well in the
more advanced courses.
Good luck with this!
Mike Ledgerwood
(Chair of World Languages and Cultures, Samford University)
IALLT President-Elect.
On May 17, 2009, at 6:55 PM, LLTI-Editor wrote:
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>> Subject: NAtive Speakers in foreign Languages
>> Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 09:54:31 -0500
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>> To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information
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> This is not a technology question, so I hope you will forgive me if
> this
> request is inappropriate. Please feel free to answer to me off list if
> the answers would not be of interest to the group.
>
> I am wondering how your foreign language departments handle native
> speakers in foreign language classes. Our faculty is finding them
> to be
> bored and/or disruptive. We do not typically have enough native
> speakers
> to offer classes specifically for them. How does your college handle
> this problem?
>
> Also, could you recommend a listserve for foreign language instructors
> or chairs? I would like the faculty to get involved in one. Thanks!
>
> Kathryn Roosa
> Academic Dean
> San Jacinto College - South
> 13735 Beamer Road
> Houston, Texas 77089
> Tel. 281.922.3404
> Fax 281-929.4637
>
>
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