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Community Forum – Decolonizing the World Language Syllabus

It’s no secret that higher education, especially the liberal arts, face an uncertain future. Already underfunded and undervalued, the humanities in particular are facing even greater uncertainty exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many universities have used the crisis to gut entire programs and departments, leaving the rest of us even more concerned for our future. Fortunately, the UCO College of Liberal Arts has formed a … Continue reading Community Forum – Decolonizing the World Language Syllabus

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Setting the Tone for a Gender Inclusive Classroom – The Introductory Questionnaire

Though the first day of class is often bogged down with dry syllabus details, the first day is best used to set the tone and rhythm for a class. My teaching philosophy is grounded in viewing the classroom as a learning community, and the first day is instrumental in building an authentic community. Not only do we engage in target-language community building activities, but I … Continue reading Setting the Tone for a Gender Inclusive Classroom – The Introductory Questionnaire

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Gender Neutral French

For this year’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Conference, I decided to direct my presentation in a new direction, away from analysis and towards more practical workshop information. As a linguist, I have been fascinated by changes in language that reflect our changing concepts of gender. Language is a fluid cultural artifact, and studying a language throughout different points in time provides insight into the evolution … Continue reading Gender Neutral French

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