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WHEN EVERYONE LOOKS (AND SOUNDS) LIKE THE ENEMY
18th Century Ohio’s Folly of Massacres Dr. Roger Anderson, Assistant Professor of International Languages & Cultures Central State University As the Western Front in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the Ohio territory became an epicenter of violence. Belligerents’ inability (or disinterest) … Continue reading
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FRANCOPHONE CULTURE IN THE US: EMPATHY, EMPOWERMENT, AND ADVOCACY
Mélissa Baril, Caribou à Lunettes, French Youth Literature Kathleen Stein-Smith, PhD, Officier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques, Chair, AATF … Continue reading
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ADDING CHATBOTS TO YOUR TEACHING TOOLKIT: STRATEGIES, CAVEATS, AND BENEFITS
Rachel Faerber-Ovaska, MA, MAT, EdD. Youngstown State University Introduction Rapid advancements in digital technology continue to reshape educational practices, presenting challenges along with significant opportunities for world language (WL) teachers. In early 2023, updated versions of generative artificial intelligence (AI) … Continue reading
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GET REWARDED FOR MAKING MISTAKES
When learning a new language mistakes are needed Regina Lerdo de Tejada WestFirst Grade Spanish Teacher, Mansfield Spanish Immersion School In the traditional educational setting, mistakes are often seen as failures or negative outcomes that should be avoided at all … Continue reading
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HOW TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT FALLING BACKWARDS
Debbie Varga, Spanish TeacherRevere Local Schools This time of year always allows for many moments of self-reflection. Sometimes, however, one can fall into the trap of “I could have…” or “I should have…” moments. I wanted to write about some … Continue reading
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3 Snapshots from My Trips to the Border
Dr. Roger Anderson, Assistant Professor of International Languages & Cultures Central State University *Views expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of OFLA. Who are the people at the US-Mexico border, and what languages do they speak? After one … Continue reading
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A Corpus Investigation of In Order To With Relevance To Indonesia’s Secondary Curriculum in English
Arisandy, Department of English, Kent State University Editor’s note: Articles appearing in The Cardinal are not peer reviewed and only edited for grammar, spelling, and message. Introduction Table 1. Information about the target learners of ‘in order to’ Target learner … Continue reading
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The Benefits of Incorporating Songs in L2 Classrooms
THE BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING SONGS IN L2 CLASSROOMS Maha AzzaziIELP Instructor, The University of Findlay Editor’s note: Articles appearing in The Cardinal are not peer reviewed and only edited for grammar, spelling, and message. Connecting sociocultural and cognitive approaches in … Continue reading
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Implementing Cultural Inclusion and Diversity
Marlene BassilSpanish Teacher, Cardinal Mooney High School & Kent State University Adjunct Faculty As a language teacher I believe the awareness of inclusion and diversity is a vital part of a learning curriculum and should be implemented throughout the classroom. … Continue reading
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Student Choice in the World Language Classroom
Re-envisioning projects to increase engagement and highlight student talent. Tricia BeckerSpanish Teacher, Lakota West High School Are you a fan of a restaurant with a large menu or a food truck with 3 items to choose from? In the language … Continue reading
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