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General information about the centerThe Language Resource Center is located on the first floor of Kriedler Hall as part of Hong Global Hall. Currently the center is equipped with 3 PC workstations, one Mac, CD/cassette players, print resources such as magazines, and a printer. Tutors are available for appointments that you can schedule for free using Knack to assist with with language questions and conversation practice. International Coffee Hour in the LRC
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language impacts cultural and personal memory. Set in Pakistan in the early 2000s, the novel follows Alys Binat and her sisters as they navigate the marriage market, female identity, and British and Pakistani influences on their self-expression. Kamal translates “What will people say?” into Urdu: ” کہیںگے/ Log kya kahenge” (35). She applies a post-colonialist perspective to the question by asking not only how society will judge an individual’s actions, but how Pakistan will speak for itself as it works
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continuing that tradition by delving into indigenous studies research and education — a field that’s gaining ground at the university.Kaja Gjelde-Bennett ‘17 and English faculty member Wendy Call were both awarded 2018 Fulbright grants to pursue research trips abroad. Gjelde-Bennett is working toward a master’s degree in Norway by exploring her heritage — the Sámi people’s language and history. Call will be translating indigenous women’s written work into English and teaching a course in Colombia. With
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a language other than English. PLU reserves the right to request further evaluation by an approved credential evaluation agency. World Education Services (WES) is the preferred agency. Please follow these steps: Go to either www.wes.org and follow their instructions to order a credential evaluation. Request your schools to send official transcripts directly to either WES. If your schools send official transcripts to WES, they do not need to send the transcripts to PLU. Request WES send their
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Advisory Board Members Aihua Liao, Assistant director, UW CIWA Alice Flores, Vice President, Chinese Language Teachers Association – WA Angela Davila, World Languages Program Supervisor, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Chan Lu, Assistant Professor, UW Asian Languages & Literature, Seattle Dongmei Huang, Confucius Institute Chinese Director K-12 (from Chongqing Municipal Education Commission), Seattle Heidi Steele, Chinese Teacher, Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor Jennifer Lundstrem
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April 8, 2012 Philosophy Lecture: ‘Ruined by Talking’ The Spring Philosophy Lecture “Ruined by Talking: Kieregaard on Language, Nature, and Communications” will take place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 in Morken 103. Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy Sergia Hay will give the address. The lecture will exam both Danish philosopher SØren Kierkegaard’s sharp criticism of human language and his praise for the communicative skills of non-human life. Does language give humans an advantage over
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for students interested in weaving their future within China’s through pursuit of an international career or through study abroad and travel. PLU’s Chinese Studies program provides a broad foundation in Chinese language, culture and history. The program allows focus on the religious-philosophical world view and the economic structure of China. The interdisciplinary program offers classes in Chinese language, history and anthropology, with optional work in religion, the arts, business and other
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Thad Williams CIWA Director, K-12, International Education Administrator managing dual language and world language in Seattle Public Schools. Full Profile 206.252.0191 tbwilliams@seattleschools.org
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General Test InformationWhat is HSK?Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kaushi 汉语水平考试 (HSK) is China’s official Chinese language proficiency test for non-native speakers. It is a standardized exam to measure the test taker’s Chinese language proficiency. HSK assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. The test is administered worldwide with over 1,147 HSK exam centers in 137 countries and regions.What is HSKK?Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Koushi
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something no one in her tribe had done for many years. “I’m the first tribal member in decades to speak the language while coming to shore,” she said during a break from annual canoe journey festivities. Hall, a language specialist for the Samish tribe, says she’s witnessed an increasing number of people speaking their native language — both during last summer’s Power Paddle to Puyallup and in everyday life. “It’s really powerful,” she said. Hall grew up on traditional Samish lands, ancestral areas
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