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Originally Published 1996 Introduction Like other disciplines such as English and Sociology, Foreign Languages also have a history in the United States which is linked to the changing values of society as a whole. The discipline of foreign language teaching has evolved over the last…
than conversations about fashion. Finally, the forms of evaluation associated with these methods reflect gender biases; just as studies have revealed possible inequities in standardized tests, such as the SAT’s, so there are gender issues regarding both content and grammar to consider in foreign language testing. Linguistic Issues In teaching languages, the object of study itself raises many issues of gender. Feminist linguists have been active in researching and detailing these problems, and
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Where the classes are hard. And the issues? Harder. By Steve Hansen Josh Stromberg and Catherine Cheng aren’t together in any of the same classes. They’re not studying the same major. They’re not even in the same year. (He graduates next year; she a year…
slides effortlessly from the philosophy of Schleiermacher, to the symbolism of Frankenstein’s monster, to the genocide in Rwanda. They never miss a beat. To hear Josh and Catherine discuss some of life’s most interesting topics and the world’s most vexing issues speaks exactly to why the International Honors Program has become such an important part of their college experience. They don’t simply study issues from afar – they study them from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of disciplines
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The selectee for this position will serve as a Physical Science Technician in the Radiological Control Office of PSNS and IMF. **This position will require successful completion of a 22-26 weeks of off-yard training in Norfolk, VA. A Continued Service Agreement for the off-yard training…
: successfully completed 2 years of study (or will have by entrance on duty) that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial math OR have a combination or equivalent combination of education and specialized experience the total percentage of which must equal at least 100 percent. GS-05: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-04) in the Federal or
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Barr reflects on her PLU education, work overseas Career diplomat Joyce Barr ’76 spoke to the Class of 2008 and their families during Spring Commencement on May 25 at the Tacoma Dome. The following is the text of her speech: Chair Gomulkiewicz, President Anderson, Provost…
to PLU are varied, our shared experience here is what counts. My biggest challenge during this period was prioritizing my time. I’ve always hated homework, but found that I had to put in quite a bit of study time in order to maintain respectable grades. At the same time, I worked between 20 and 30 hours per week at a series of low paying part time jobs to cover my living expenses. Although I received a lot of moral support from family and friends, at times I became discouraged and wanted to quit
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The Division of Biostatistics at the University of Minnesota will be hosting a 10-week Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), called Equitable Data Science in Adolescent Development . This 10-week REU is a paid, full-time position designed to give undergraduate students hands-on training and research…
communication. Topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and their role in data science form the foundations of this program, emphasized early through DEI modules and discussions. Students will analyze data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the largest longitudinal study on adolescent development in the United States. Students will receive mentorship and have opportunities for professional and academic development. Topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and
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When I ask our students what they did over summer break, I am consistently impressed by their motivation. This summer, Nellie Moran ’15, an Economics and French major, worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C., during which time she met President Barack Obama…
about their stories and summer jobs here in a story by PLU News. Also, if you’re interested in following Nellie’s lead, there is an outstanding opportunity for those interested in politics. Applications are now open for a White House Internship Program in Washington, D.C. this summer. The internship deadline is January 11, 2015. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Convocation, Opening of the New Year Read Next It’s not that you just study away, it’s how you study away LATEST POSTS
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While at PLU, Margaret Chell ’18 decided to join the Peace Corps after a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer visited her global development class. She was excited about the idea of putting her global studies major to work to help others. In March of 2020, she…
the Great Plains.Peace Corps PrepPeace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students prepare for service in the Peace Corps, a US-government organization that sends US citizens abroad to volunteer for two-years in over 60 countries. The PC Prep Program is also an exciting chance to help you develop a global perspective and connect with like-minded students.“I was always interested in rural health and indigenous health, but I didn’t really have any experiences to
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Ten years ago Andrew Whitney ‘12 was preparing for graduation, completing internships, and looking forward to starting a career in the world of business and finance. Now, it’s his job to help place local high school and college students in internships with businesses, nonprofits, and…
high school and college students from underrepresented backgrounds with local internships and working with students to improve their ability to communicate professionally and leverage the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in the classroom. Born and raised in Tacoma, Whitney majored in business in administration with a concentration in finance at Pacific Lutheran University. After graduation, he spent six years traveling and living abroad while working for Russell Investments, before seeking an
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PLU joins Nobel Peace Prize Forum as a full sponsor The Nobel Peace Prize Forum Pacific Lutheran University is joining the Nobel Peace Prize Forum as a full sponsor. The Forum is the Norwegian Nobel Institute’s only such program or academic affiliation outside of Norway.…
begin their study in Lillehammer at the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialog where they engage in structured dialog sessions with students from the Balkans/Caucasus regions and the Middle East. Study at the Oslo International Summer School includes an interdisciplinary six-week undergraduate level course in peace studies. “For our students to be able to go to such an intense and high quality learning environment is something they just can’t learn any other way,” Berguson said. “It just can’t be
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Sarah Davis, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have…
graduation, Davis plans to begin a master’s and PhD program at University of British Columbia to study plant science — specifically how high-value horticulture crops are impacted by different environmental conditions. We caught up with her to reflect more on her PLU experience. Tell us about your capstone project? My capstone project was very much inspired by my passion for plant science, food security and agriculture. I completed my capstone project last spring, where I wrote a literature review
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