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Fischler School of Education and Human Services

Portrait of teacher with elementary school teacher at his deskWhat you learn here and how you learn it will not only transform your life, but the lives of everyone around you. Serving more than 15,000 students in approximately 40 countries, Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services is one of the largest schools of education at an accredited university in the United States.

When we opened our doors more than 35 years ago, we shattered the barriers of traditional learning, causing a ripple effect that can still be felt today. Online. On-site. Or on our modern, 18-acre campus in North Miami Beach, Florida, our ideas, our approach, and our programs—found nowhere else in the nation—inspire our students to inspire the people around them to move the world.

Nova Southeastern University

nsu shark logoNova Southeastern University (NSU), an independent, nonprofit university chartered by the state of Florida in 1964, is the sixth largest independent university in the United States. It is located on a 300-acre main campus west of Fort Lauderdale, with three other campuses in the South Florida area. NSU is licensed to operate in 30 of the 50 states and is alma mater to about 90,000 graduates.The university, with more than 26,000 students, is an acknowledged leader in field-based and other distance education degree programs, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees across the nation and at selected international sites. NSU offers degrees in education, law, oceanography, computer sciences, business and public administration, psychology, the health professions, the liberal arts, and others.

French in the Alps

Idyllic landscape in the Alps with mountain chalet in springtimeVisit the Alps

Breathtaking mountains and deep valleys form Alpine France which borders Switzerland and Italy. The paradiscal city of Gap is one of the most significant cities in the Southern Alps. Rich in color, bathed in mountain tradition, Gap is ideal if you want to truly experience French society.

The University of Studies and Leisures of the Alps of South (UELAS), in Gap, is a school that offers intensive French foreign language courses for adults. UELAS accomodates people from all over the world who wish to learn or improve their French in short, intensive classes at such a quality school.

If you are 18 and over, and wish to improve your French quickly and efficiently with a dynamic and experienced staff, this friendly school is worth considering. The school offers numerous touristic, cultural, and sporting activities supervised by specialists and their teaching team. At UELAS, they make sure your stay in Gap and at their school will be an enriching experience you will never forget.

Côte d’Azur Southern France

The Côte d’Azur, or French Riviera, boasts a combination of tropical Mediterranian weather, sparkling blue seas, and countless activites making this area one of the most magnetic in the world. The ELFCA institute, in Hyères, on the Mediterranean coast, offers excellent French language courses. Hyères has a heart and a history dating back to the XII century, of which the old town bears witness, with its picturesque winding streets, small shops, and traditional markets.

For a long or short stay, they offer the unique possibility of learning in a group of mature international students (from college age to seniors), and exchanging experiences in an unstressed atmosphere. To make it a true immersion, students are given the option of sharing the life of a French family by boarding with them to discover the French culture from the inside.

Montpelier

Renowned for its dynamism and for its university faculties (including the first Faculty of Medicine in the western world) Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, is one of the leading university towns in France and one of southern Europe’s main business centers. It is a very pleasant area in which to live, thanks to its beautiful sorroundings, its wealth of activities for students, and its rich culture. I.L.A. is a well-regarded French immersion school in Montpellier, where they are committed to providing you with high quality teaching and services.

Not only do they provide efficient, effective training in a friendly atmosphere, but they will also be there to advise and guide you throughout your stay. A wide range of courses is offered for all levels from beginners to advanced taught by fully qualified teachers. Accommodation is arranged with carefully selected families or in student residences as well as apartments or hotels. The weekly changing activity program offers cultural visits and excursions such as: guided tours of the historic center, dinners in French restaurants with your teacher, and excursions to Avignon, Nîmes, Provence, and Camargue, etc.

French in Paris

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Mondes Nouveaux, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization specializing in language homestays in France. Their teachers are dedicated specialists, and host families give students a warm welcome into their homes. Each student is individually and fully covered by a comprehensive insurance upon request. Mondes Nouveaux is an excellent choice for your French language immersion needs.

The Ecole Suisse Internationale is a non-profit organization specializing in teaching French as a foreign language and is recognized by the Paris Education Authority and the Swiss government. The institute is open to anyone over 16 who would like to improve their knowledge in the French language and its culture.
The school is represented in two different locations: in the heart of Paris and in Dijon, capital of the Burgundy region. Thanks to their small capacity, they have successfully developed a nice and friendly atmosphere. Their French program is adapted to the student’s level and each person can choose the best formula compare to his/her objectives whether you choose part-time or full-time programs, exam preparation (Delf, Dalf, CCIP, TCF, etc.), private lessons, or summer teacher training programs.

Les Cèdres is a French language school in the small, friendly town of Massy, in the leafy southern suburbs of Paris, just 30 minutes by train from the Notre-Dame cathedral. Not only are class sizes small (an average of eight or nine per class), but there is also a system of personal help, and excellent relationships with the local community (clubs, societies, churches, language helpers). Courses are offered at five levels; with study periods ranging from the three-week summer school in July to a programme of up to two years (minimum period, six weeks) during the school year (September to June). On-campus child care is available, as well as on- or off-campus accommodation. Many students choose the school for its Christian leaning (short daily chapel service), but others are attracted by the friendly atmosphere.

June 2009

All Abroad

June 2009 Cover
June 2009 Cover

During these difficult economic times, the idea of the government spending $800 million to help Americans study abroad may seem unrealistic. However, the benefits of a million Americans traveling abroad every year far outweigh the cost which, when compared to the bailouts, seems like a bargain.

Last month, the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act was introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman (D-Calif.) as part of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (H.R. 2410). While the authorization bill’s primary purpose is to authorize funding for the operations of the U.S. Department of State, it also includes innovative programs like the Simon legislation that are critical to accomplishing U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy goals.

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Cross Cultural Solutions

Cross Cultural Solutions, Well-polished tourist destinations are great but if you have ever thought about a new kind of vacation experience, it may be time for you to try volunteering abroad. Unlike a typical vacation, an organized volunteer travel program allows you to donate a portion of your day to a local community while you vacation. Volunteer organizations tend to operate in local communities with greater need for services – communities off the beaten path. Spending time in a local community with a group of fellow volunteers is a far cry from a typical tourist vacation and can be a real eye-opener. Working closely with local people gives you a much richer and unique insight into a culture that you would not have otherwise experienced. Many people who volunteer abroad are amazed at the depth of their cultural exchange experience. For some, it is life-changing. “I spent 4 weeks working in a classroom of five-year-olds within an orphanage. It was the most amazing experience of my entire life. Because of that trip I came to realize how big the world is — how enriching it is to live among different cultures. Today, over a month after I returned, I think of my experiences, and especially the people I met there, constantly. I am a more aware, open person, and I have found not only things within myself, but my life calling and aspiration.” Sarah, Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteer Headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, Cross-Cultural Solutions is a leading organization in the field of international volunteering. CCS has an infrastructure that supports approximately 4,000 international volunteers each year and over 250 sustainable community initiatives. More than 250 CCS in-country staff work year-round, ensuring that volunteers are involved in projects that contribute directly to the goals of each community. The CCS experience includes cultural and learning activities giving volunteers the opportunity to learn about the local culture. There is an in-depth orientation, language training, guest speakers and more. It’s not all work and no play. After volunteer work in the mornings and over the weekend, there is plenty of free time to relax, reflect, or explore the community. To contact CCS, visit their website at www.crossculturalsolutions.org, email info@crossculturalsolutions.org

May 2009

Re-Tooling for the Information Age

Language Magazine May 2009 Cover
Language Magazine May 2009 Cover

One of the few benefits of recession is that it begs us to question the policies that have led us to such a situation. Much has been said about economic decisions, lax regulation, and corporate greed but there has been less discussion about the societal structure which has fomented such economic turmoil. At the heart of our society is a sytem which fails to adequately prepare vast numbers of children to succeed in the Information Age.

A new study by the consulting firm McKinsey entitled “The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America’s Schools” (available at www.mckinsey.com) estimates that if we had closed the racial achievement gap and black and Latino student performance had caught up with that of white students by 1998, U.S. GDP last year would have been between $310 and $525 billion higher. If the gap between low-income students and the rest had been narrowed, U.S. GDP in 2008 would have been $400 to $670 billion higher.

Matt Miller, one of the report’s authors, points out in stark terms that there are millions of kids in modern, suburban schools “who are being prepared for $12-an-hour jobs — not $40 to $50 an hour.” If this is the situation in the suburbs, imagine the future for which kids are being prepard in urban areas where minorities dominate.

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April 2009

Making Dreams Come True

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Two educational bills were re-introduced to Congress last month — The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act and The Educational Opportunity and Equity Commission Act (see News p.10) — which deserve the support of our representatives.

Every year, American high schools grant diplomas to 65,000 immigrant students who were brought to this country at a young age. Many of these youth have attended U.S. schools for most of their lives, but their immigration status bars them from opportunities that make a college education affordable, including in-state tuition rates, loans and grants, most private scholarships, and the ability to work legally. Despite their long-term residence in the U.S., these students are unable to further their educational accomplishments or fully contribute to the only country they know and call home.

Under the provisions of the DREAM Act, undocumented young people could be eligible for a conditional path to citizenship in exchange for a mandatory two year commitment in higher education or the military. Undocumented young people must also demonstrate good moral character to be eligible for and stay in conditional residency. At the end of the long process, the young person can have the chance to become an American citizen.

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March 2009

March 2009 Cover
March 2009 Cover

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The World as We Speak
Our forum for changes in world language

Language Learning on the Eightfold Path
Carole Poppleton believes that the application of Buddhist principles to the teaching of ESL and other languages can empower students

Speaking Defensively
Christine Tsai visits America’s most critical language institute

Responding to Intervention
Lisa Salazar explains how to use Response to Intervention methods to close achievement gaps

Keys to Learning Online
Gigliola Insuasty Sepúlveda weighs in on the pros and cons of online learning

States of Spanish Immersion in Mexico
Kate Sommers-Dawes explores Mexico’s indigenous roots in Guadalajara, Cuernavaca, and Mexico City

Reviews

Last Writes
Richard Lederer with more of the humor of Abraham Lincoln

Plus all the latest news in language learning technology, book reviews, and source information on language funding

February 2009

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February 2009 Cover

IN THIS ISSUE:
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The World as We Speak
Our forum for changes in world language

The White Stuff
Stephen Krashen questions neuroscientific support for a meaningless theory of reading

French Immersion à la Canadienne
Kate Sommers-Dawes explores Québec’s destinations for French language learners

French Fluency
Daniel Ward recommends France’s Rhône-Alpes region for French immersion

English Mastery
Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe offers advice on choosing a Master’s program in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language that matches your goals

Exploiting Online Opportunities
Liz England explains how to find your voice in online teacher education

Hands-On Training
Language Magazine’s selection of the latest professional development programs and resources

Teacher Preparation Programs
Language Magazine’s selection of colleges and universities offering post-graduate programs for language professionals

Reviews

Last Writes
Richard Lederer with the humor of Abraham Lincoln

Plus all the latest news in language learning technology, book reviews, and source information on language funding

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