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UISFL Grant

Objective #3

Increase the Cross-Cultural Competence of 糖心动漫vlog Faculty

糖心动漫vlog Faculty attended a series of workshops on how to introduce global perspectives and intercultural competence in their courses, as well as had an opportunity to apply for small grants and integrate this knowledge into pre-professional courses. These workshops focused on building sustainable short-term, faculty-led study abroad experiences and increased the cross-cultural competence of faculty.

Workshop Series: "Building & Leading Faculty-Led, Short-Term, Study Abroad Courses"

Presenters: Carmela Ferrad谩ns (Professor of Spanish, 糖心动漫vlog); Given Harper (Chair & Professor of Biology, 糖心动漫vlog); William Munro (Professor of Political Science, 糖心动漫vlog); Rachael Ulrich [Assistant Director, College Relations, IES (Study Abroad Provider]; Amy Coles (Dean of Curriculuar & Faculty Development, 糖心动漫vlog); & Sarah Van Alebeek (Director of the International Office, 糖心动漫vlog)

When: 2023-2026

Where: Vinyard Room, Memorial Center, 糖心动漫vlog

Description: Presenters hosted a series of workshops over the years to help Faculty to build and lead their travel courses effectively. Faculty interested in developing new or revised short-term study abroad experiences attended this workshop to: (1) get acquainted with the parameters of the UISFL grant; (2) explore different models of short-term study abroad experiences supported by the UISFL grant; (3) pair up with other faculty interested in developing study abroad opportunities for our students; (4) discuss global engagement as an experiential learning practice; (5) learn tips on how to write effective student learning goals and outcomes for your travel courses and modules; & (6) discuss opportunities and questions for related curriculum development grants.

Individual Workshops:

Lesser-Taught Language & Culture Series: The Linguistic Landscape of Aotearoa | New Zealand & M膩ori Language

Presenter: Dr. Leona Harris

When: February 19, 2025

Where: ART 215, 糖心动漫vlog

Description: Students and Faculty joined Dr. Leona Harris for an interactive session exploring the linguistic landscape of Aotearoa (New Zealand), focusing on te reo M膩ori (M膩ori language) and its cultural and historical significance. As a 6th-generation P膩keh膩 (European New Zealander), Leona acknowledges M膩ori as tangata whenua (people of the land) and te reo M膩ori as the indigenous language.

This session highlighted M膩ori-led efforts to revitalise and normalise te reo M膩ori, encouraging its everyday use and appreciation. It explored Aotearoa檚 history, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi), its ongoing significance, and its impact on M膩ori language and culture.
Participants engaged with the M膩ori worldview through the creation story, practice te reo M膩ori pronunciation, and developed their own pepeha (personal introduction). They also were invited to reflect on their own linguistic landscapes, consider how connecting with their histories and environment can inform the present, and explore ways language and culture can guide us toward a more inclusive, diverse, and shared future.