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Setting Ground Rules for AI Use in Language Courses
In my previous post I presented some very basic elements of AI literacy. Here I'll discuss recommendations for setting ground rules and expectations for student use of generative AI in language courses. First, watch this brief video:Note: I think having students share...
Generative AI: The Basics and Guardrails
The University of Chicago recently announced efforts to roll out a new generative AI tool that will give all members of the university community access to the latest AI models. Students (and instructors) may see this as the university issuing a seal of approval on the...
Summer Pedagogy Courses Offered for Language Instructors and Educational Staff Alike
This summer, the University of Chicago Language Center is offering a pair of courses targeted towards language instructors and scholars that aim to shake up the language classroom. Both courses will run during the summer, and promise to be miniature online courses...
Language Center Demonstrates Commitment to Less Commonly Taught Languages
The University of Chicago Language Center participated in an exhibit at the 27th annual Conference of the National Council on Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL). The conference, which took place from April 18th until the 21st, is held annually in order to...
Special Guest Steve Leveen to Deliver Paradigm-Shifting Talk on Bilingualism in the 21st Century
Steve Leveen, author of the award-winning book America’s Bilingual Century: How Americans Are Giving the Gift of Bilingualism to Themselves, Their Loved Ones, and Their Country, will be visiting UChicago campus to deliver a paradigm-shifting talk about bilingualism in...
UChicago Language Center joins Social Media Platforms
The University of Chicago’s Language Center has launched our social media presence, starting with the creation of a Facebook page and an Instagram profile. These tools will help expand the Center’s online presence among UChicago students, the general public,...
Language Center Rebrand Kicks Off with New Logo
The University of Chicago Language Center begins an ambitious rebranding effort with the unveiling of a new and unique logo!
UChicago Language Directors Present at 120th PAMLA Conference
Chicago Language Center Director Dr. Cathy Baumann and Office of Language Assessment Director Ahmet Dursun participated on a panel at the annual Pacific Ancient and Modern Languages Association (PAMLA) conference. Sharing the panel with Dr. Elizabeth Bernhardt-Kamil...
Cathy Baumann Guest Stars on a Cornell University Podcast
Dr. Catherine Baumann, the director of the University of Chicago Language Center, has appeared on the Speaking of Language podcast with members of the Cornell University Language Resource Center. Co-hosted by Angelica Kraemer and Sam Lupowitz, Speaking of...
UChicago Presentations at ACTFL 2023
The University of Chicago's language community will be very well represented at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) annual conference November 17-19 at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Ana Flavia Boeing Marcelino - The...