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The Global Social series is community outreach event run every 3rd Wednesday by Global Washington. November’s social is co-hosted with the Global Business Center and will focus on South America. Join us to network with members from small and large non-profits, educational institutions, philanthropy and businesses who all share something in common: our passion for South America. This informal gathering will provide the opportunity for attendees to share experiences and ideas and to connect with others who are actively working in South America. Location: University of Washington
Developing International Business Negotiation Skills Using Roleplays and Simulations in the Business Language Classroom
November 14, 2009
- George Washington University
[Details]
The George Washington University CIBER (GW-CIBER) invites you to a workshop on how to implement negotiations in the Business Language classroom. This highly interactive workshop engages participants in creative role play scenarios and simulation games focused on building negotiation skills – crucial in the international business environment but also valuable for many other areas of life. The session will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00am to 1:00pm on the GW campus in Washington DC. There is no registration fee for attending. Reserve your spot now by emailing to ciber@gwu.edu, or by calling the GW-CIBER offices at 202-994-3098 or 202-994-1885. Location: The George Washington University
The BYU Business Language Case Competition provides business students with the opportunity to showcase their theoretical business knowledge and foreign language skills, while sharpening their presentation skills to real-life global business situations. Students will read, analyze and present a business case all in a second language.
The competition also provides excellent networking opportunities for students to make contact with university leaders and corporate executives, who serve as judges and coaches. The fall 2009 competition will be for Portuguese and Spanish speakers.
Location: Provo, Utah
With this year's theme, we turn our attention to the variety of approaches employed in studying the processes and contexts of SLA. Researchers draw on theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics, anthropology, cognitive science, psychology, educational science, and other disciplines. They gather and analyze data through laboratory research, classroom observations, case studies, ethnographies, and language corpora. They quantify and they interpret. At times it appears that these researchers are looking at completely different subject areas, but all identify themselves as working within the field of SLA.
SLRF 2009 asks how these varied methodologies and approaches compose a single "field of SLA". We solicit papers, posters, and colloquia that address this question and that add to our understanding of SLA. Location:
This program will be the first symposium of its type especially for Ph.D. students in business languages to encourage greater long-term focus on business language research and teaching among future language faculty and leadership (deans, department heads, etc.). The conference will focus on three themes: Current environment for business language education; Career Development; and Instructional Design. This is a unique event that will influence future language education leaders early in their careers to recognize the importance of business language and culture in their academic preparation. Location: West Lafayette, IN
Bhavana Dee Lecture: Community Development: Lessons from Auroville, India
October 1, 2009
- San Diego State University
[Details]
Bhavana Dee, an American woman who joined Auroville Village Action Group in 1971, has been working in the field of village development in India since 1983. Her work focuses on addressing poverty alleviation through training and micro-credit, empowering women and men for community development, and promoting an environmentally sensitive and participatory approach to regional planning. Location: SDSU College of Arts and Letters, Room #204
September 2009
Foreign Movie Night
September 28, 2009
- University of Pittsburgh
[Details]
Students will enjoy a classic Czech comedy, "With you I enjoy the world". Location: William Pitt Union- Assembly Room
The Summer Institute for Teaching a Second Language for Business Communication is designed primarily for secondary and post-secondary language educators. This program includes an overview of basic business, combined with discussion of current issues in language-teaching methodology and curriculum design.
Participants work on group projects in which they design curriculum modules that apply the concepts addressed during the program. After the institute, participants receive a compilation of all the projects to enable them to adapt and use the modules in their own classroom situations.
Participants who are Pennyslvania or New Jersey public school teachers are eligible to receive continuing-education credit. Location: Lauder Fischer Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
An innovative summer program for North Carolina high school students introducing them to the new global economic realities by providing them with unpaid internships in Puebla, Mexico. The internships will be supplemented by intensive foreign language and cross-cultural instruction both in NC and Mexico. Applicants must already have and be able to demonstrate Spanish language proficiency.
Location: North Carolina & Mexico
Spanish Language Faculty Development Program - Teaching Spanish for Business: A Global Approach is designed for Spanish college and university faculty, Spanish high school teachers and advanced graduate students. The program celebrates its 10th anniversary with a joint congress at the beginning of the seminar with the Spanish Association of Languages for Special Purposes, the European Association of Spanish for Special Purposes and the University of Salamanca in Avila.
The program will begin on Friday June 5 in Avila. Participants will be housed in a small boutique hotel in Avila the nights of June 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and in Madrid the night of June 10. Participants will attend the Languages for Special Purposes Congress the first two days at no extra cost and meet and exchange ideas about Teaching Spanish for Business with professionals from all over Spain and Europe. The program will end on Thursday June 11 giving participants the chance to travel at their own expense through Spain after the seminar. Location: Spain
May 2009
Teaching Business Arabic in the 21st Century : A Professional Development Seminar for Arabic Instructors
May 29, 2009
- George Washington University
[Details]
This one-day seminar provides ideas, materials, and motivation for teaching Business Arabic to today’s students.
Benefits to participants:
** In-depth introduction to teaching Business Arabic, with demonstration lesson
** Hands-on activities to use in your courses
** Packet of teaching materials and useful resources
** Visit to the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
** All-day immersion in Arabic
** Breakfast and Lunch provided!
Space is limited! Register now by emailing ciber@gwu.edu
Registration deadline: May 22
Location: The George Washington University
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe are moving at varying rates of speed towards open market economies, membership in the European Union, and democratic republics. This Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) program offers business faculty exciting opportunities to explore the progression of three emerging markets through a multicultural trip directed by Professor Bob Donnorummo. Who Should Participate? Business faculty and faculty who teach business, languages, international and non-business courses. Faculty who are seeking new ways to internationalize their courses, explore research opportunities, add economic content to their courses in addition to networking with faculty interested in the European economy. This program is open to deans and department heads interested in enhancing their knowledge in the political, economic, and business developments in Poland, Bulgaria, and Turkey. Location: Istanbul, Turkey; Sofia, Bulgaria; Warsaw, Poland
Business in Brazil
May 18, 2009 -
June 12, 2009
- University of Florida
[Details]
This four-week summer program combines Portuguese language training with a professional level business course on Brazil. Location:
April 2009
Strategy Seminar Series
April 24, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
Michigan State University is known worldwide for its commitment to international education in an era of ever-increasing globalization. With more than 200 study abroad programs and approximately 50 languages offered on campus, MSU is one of the leading universities in the country for internationalizing the student experience.
On Saturday, April 18, 2009, MSU will again invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the Fifth Annual World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU. Location: Michigan State University
Strategy Seminar Series
April 17, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Rakesh Khurana
HBS Location: R5020
Penn Faculty Business Languages Group Meetings
April 15, 2009
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
Speaker Ana Reyes will discuss topics on Learning Environments in Industry''
Also, the CIBER conference just took place in Kansas. Two of our colleagues, Christian Aquino-Sterling and Ya-Chuan Yu, have volunteered to share their CIBER conference experience with those who could not attend the conference.
Location: Cherpack conference room, 5th floor, Williams Hall.
CATJ annual conferences provide a forum for discussion of major issues relating to the quality and future of Japanese language instruction in the U.S., as well as problems unique to our setting. One of the major issues to be discussed at this year's conference is the preparation of students for entry into business communities. Location: Michigan State University
Strategy Seminar Series
April 10, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Pamela Haunschild
University of Texas at Austin Location: W2759
Strategy Seminar Series
April 3, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Joel Baum
University of Toronto Location: W2759
·Participants will gain first-hand knowledge and insights of current business opportunities and challenges in China and India, and how the two countries relate to each other and with the rest of the world in the global economic crisis.
·Introductions to Chinese and Indian business etiquettes, society and economic development will be presented.
·Professionals who have previous experiences in China and India will be invited to join the panel to share their insights.
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Lecture: Professor David Block Communicative Competence Reoriented: Multimodality and Embodiment
March 27, 2009
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
Professor David Block form the University of London,will examine Hymes’ early discussion of communicative competence (CC), relating it to some of Hymes’ other views, for example, those he held about possible future directions for sociolinguistics research. While CC in applied linguistics is to this day still bound very strongly to the notion that language and its ‘appropriate’ use are what communication is by and large about, there was in Hymes' work so many years ago a suggested move beyond this language-centric approach to CC. Embracing this move today would involve taking on board the work of other scholars, ranging from Goffman to Bourdieu to Goodwin and Goodwin, and as a result, a more multimodal view of communication in which embodiment would be important. Adopting such a perspective on CC in applied linguistics raises challenges. For example, what is to be said about Bourdieusian notions of embodiment, body hexes and habitus and how they relate to the use of language and other semiotic resources? Can individuals studying a language in a formal setting be taught how to 'embody' an ever-evolving semiotic identikit associated with that language? Location: Room 200 Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Strategy Seminar Series
March 20, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Linda Argote
Carnegie Mellon University Location: W2759
International Connections
March 17, 2009
- University of Pittsburgh
[Details]
International Connections is an annual program for area minority high school students to discover academic and career opportunities to be had by studying foreign languages and international studies. Typically, local minority leaders in business, education, and Pitt students are brought together to hold panel and group discussions with student participants about opportunities available at Pitt and for their educational and career goals. Location: Pittsburgh, PA
GASLA is a prestigious conference that brings together researchers from a variety of institutions that span the globe and sub-areas within linguistics, second language acquisition and psycholinguistics. They will present their work that addresses contemporary insights in generative approaches to second language acquisition. The conference is devoted to mentalist aspects of second language acquisition. Theoretical and empirical links between second language acquisition, bilingualism, and language disorders are also emphasized. The three plenary speakers are Antonella Sorace from University of Edinburgh, Alan Juffs from University of Pittsburgh and Roumyana Slabakova from the University of Iowa. In addition, the program will include 26 paper presentations and 13 posters, all original research on second language acquisition of different languages.
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Strategy Seminar Series
March 13, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Ron Adner
Dartmouth Location: W2759
Strategy Seminar Series
March 6, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Bruce Kogut
Columbia University Location: W2759
A conference designed to bring together novice and veteran faculty and staff involved with
Short Term Study Abroad programs, from the full spectrum of colleges and universities, to
discuss innovative ideas and best practices. Location: Provo, Utah
February 2009
Strategy Seminar Series
February 27, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
Glenn MacDonald
Washington University - St. Louis Location: R5020
Zen , The inspiring true story of legendary Zen Master Dogen is brought to vivid life on the screen, more than 750 years after he lived his extraordinary life.
February 26, 2009
- University of Washington
[Details]
To cast away everything, surrendering yourself to the flow of nature and just sitting in meditation… This is the essence of Dogen’s Zen Buddhism. In the 13th century, Dogen, a young Japanese monk traveled to China, determined to find his true master. There he found a monk who taught him that sitting in Zen meditation is the true and only path to enlightenment. Returning, enlightened, to Japan, Dogen risked his life to pioneer Zen Buddhism, inspiring the millions of Zen Buddhists who practice around the world today.
Making his film debut in an astonishingly authentic performance of Dogen is Nakamura Kantaro, the 19th generation Kabuki actor and son of Kabuki legend, Nakamura Kanzaburo. In Kantaro’s incarnation, Dogen’s calm presence exudes a commanding authority, born of his unshakable faith and dedication to his cause. Surrounded by veteran actors, Kantaro and his supporting cast bring the 13th century vividly back to life. Veteran director Takahashi Banmei has written and directed a riveting, gorgeous drama of faith and power.
Location: University of Washington
Strategy Seminar Series
February 20, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12pm
James Evans
Northwestern Location: R5020
The workshops will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among the participants. The workshop leaders offer:
- numerous insights into the relationship between foreign language, culture and international business;
- discussions on how to develop and teach a business language curriculum;
- exploration of the resources available in this new and fast-changing field;
- introductions to the business language examinations (i.e., Pr�fung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (PWDP);
- ways to structure a business language program for varying needs; and
- instruction in the use of the internet.
Location: University of Memphis
Strategy Seminar Series
February 13, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12:00pm
Gary Dushnitsky
Wharton Location: R5020
Please join us Friday, February 13, 2.00-3.30 pm for a talk with Professor Rawi Abdelal.
Professor Abdelal is the Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His primary expertise is international political economy, and his research focuses on the politics of globalization and the political economy of Eurasia. Professor Abdelal is also a faculty associate of Harvard''s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and serves on the executive committee of the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Professor Abdelal''s first book, National Purpose in the World Economy, won the 2002 Shulman Prize as the outstanding book on the international relations of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. He recently completed his second book, Capital Rules, which explains the evolution of the social norms and legal rules of the international financial system. Abdelal is currently at work on The Price of Power, a book that explores the relationships among political leadership, state-building, foreign investment, and geopolitics in the Russian energy sector.
Location: The Silverstein Forum on the 1st floor of Stiteler Hall,208 South 37th Street,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
UPenn Business Languages Faculty Group: Welcome to Start off 2009 Meetings
February 12, 2009
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
Join us February 12, 2009, 3:00-4:00pm to:
1) welcome and introduce the new participants in the group; 2) share information on the number of sections and students for each language; 3) assess faculty needs and suggestions for future meetings this semester; 4) initiate a talk about the CIBER Business Languages Conference at Penn in 2010. Location: TBD
Strategy Seminar Series
February 6, 2009
- University of Michigan
[Details]
10:30am-12:30pm
Anita McGahan
University of Toronto Location: W2759
The conference will be held on February 6 & 7, 2009 at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is committed to fostering the knowledge and practice of global strategic corporate leadership through cutting-edge research, high quality education, constructive public outreach, and networking activities. The Asia Business Conference brings this commitment to life by connecting companies with students and fostering dialogue around issues relating to Asian markets as well as companies from Asia. Location: Ross School of Business
December 2008
The Penn-Temple European Studies Colloquium Presents: "Providers and Politics: The Effect of Private Healthcare on Citizen Trust in Government in Western and Eastern Europe
December 2, 2008
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
The Penn-Temple European Studies Colloquium Presents: "Providers and Politics: The Effect of Private Healthcare on Citizen Trust in Government in Western and Eastern Europe".
Melani Cammet (Brown University)
Julia Lynch (University of Pennsylvania) Location:
November 2008
Wassup China
November 21, 2008
- University of Michigan
[Details]
This event, titled "Wassup China", will be a half-day program focused on providing participants with both cultural and economic perspectives on Chinese globalization. Activities held throughout the event will include: a keynote speech by Professor Linda Lim (distinguished Business School professor), a discussion on globalization's effects on society, a buffet-style dinner and various cultural festivities. The event will be held on Friday, November 21st in the East Hall auditorium and atrium. Over 100 students are expected to attend.
"Wassup China" will give students a rare opportunity to explore and learn about (a often misunderstood) China in an interactive and fun setting. Through this experience, ACED hopes to promote cultural awareness, eliminate harmful stereotypes, and build a firm foundation for understanding. Location: East Hall Atrium and Auditorium, 4-7pm
International Education Week, November 17-21, 2008, is a joint effort between the US Department of Education and US Department of State in order to promote and celebrate multiculturalism and international education. Throughout the week, campuses, embassies, and communities are encouraged to hold activities celebrating international education and diversity.
Temple University will kick off International week by holding A Carnival of Cultures on Wednesday, November 12th, by celebrating international diversity on campus. Groups and organizations are invited to participate in a celebration of the many cultures and ethnicities represented on our campus. The afternoon will consist of various booths, presentations, and travel prizes. A winner will be selected from the Trivia Contest entries.
Groups will be given an opportunity to represent themselves (traditional/modern music from their home country, art, national/cultural attire, etc.) on stage in order to offer participants and attendees exposure to and increased understanding of their culture and values.
Location: Philadelphia
This free training session focuses on "mini-cases" and how to develop them quickly and easily for your business language classroom. It is an independent continuation of our workshop last April on Using Business Cases in the Business Language Classroom. We build on the findings of that session and offer this hands-on workshop on developing compressed, language appropriate cases teaching business-related themes. Note: You are not required to have attended the April workshop in order to participate in this training.
There is no registration fee and both breakfast and lunch will be provided. To reserve your spot now, email ciber@gwu.edu or call 202-994-3098.
Location: The George Washington University
The BYU Business Language Case Competition provides business students with the opportunity to showcase their theoretical business knowledge and foreign language skills, while sharpening their presentation skills to real-life global business situations. The competition is sure to provide students with a memorable experience.
The competition also provides excellent networking opportunities for students to make contact with university leaders and corporate executives, who serve as judges and coaches. The fall 2008 competition will be for Portuguese and Spanish speakers. Location: Provo, Utah
Thursday, October 16th, 6:30-7:30pm Cohen Hall 402
Are you interested in an internship and/or a job in Japan? Join us for a panel discussion where we learn from our fellow students who had these experiences.
The talk will include the topics such as job hunting, work, use of Japanese language at job interview and work, cross-cultural issues, challenges and achievements. You can ask more questions in the following Q &A sessions.
The panel is conducted in English.
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Cohen Hall 402
Annual conference, "Building Global Competency." For over 30 years, the Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PaCIE) has worked to strengthen international education in the Commonwealth. Established in 1969 by a group of Pennsylvania colleges and universities in order to advocate for international education and to support collaborative projects, PaCIE has also provided important professional development and networking opportunities to college and university faculty, administrators and students. Membership was extended in 2004 to K-12 teachers and administrators involved in international education, and PaCIE actively promotes linkages between K-12 and tertiary institutions.
Location: University Park, PA
Participants will learn basic communication skills and gain insights into Arabic cultures and customs Location: University of Maryland Van Munching Hall
Clark W. Sorensen, Associate Professor, University of Washington will be the first lecturer in the Korean Studies Colloquium for Fall 2008. Professor Sorensen talk is titled: The Korean Family in Colonial Space--Caught between Modernity and Assimilation. Location: Fisher-Bennett Hall 231, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
SDSU's LARC Summer Institute "Teaching Languages in the Digital Age" addresses the needs and concerns of digital literacy for language teachers. We remember that you are a language teacher, and not a programmer. This institute will help you integrate web technology in your curriculum. It is designed for teachers who want to know what tools to use and how to use them for adding content online and make it accessible for students.
Location: San Diego, California
June 2008
International Conference on Business Chinese
June 26-29, 2008
- University of Florida
[Details]
The purpose of the conference is to promote international cooperation in the teaching and research of business Chinese. Under the main theme of the conference “Contemporary Linguistic Theory and the Teaching of Business Chinese”, there are three sub-themes: “Sociolinguistics”, “the Teaching of Business Chinese” and “the Linguistic Study of Chinese.” Participants of the conference are mostly by invitation, but submission of abstracts for a poster session by other scholars is also welcome. All papers presented at the conference will be screened by an independent panel for publication in the proceedings. The full text of each paper submitted for publication should be no longer than 10,000 Chinese characters or 10 pages in English.
The conference is jointly sponsored by the College of International Cultural Exchange, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, the Hitotsubashi University (一桥大学) in Japan and the University of Florida in the U.S. and is organized by the College of International Exchange and the Center for Business Chinese Research of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Location: Shanghai, China
K-16 teachers from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey are invited to
apply for the University of Pennsylvania’s week-long Summer 2008 Institute. The
Summer Institute is most appropriate for Social Studies, World History/Cultures, Art,
and Music teachers, but teachers of all subjects may apply.
Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of $150 and receive materials
for the classroom, contingent on attendance at all sessions and completion of a basic
lesson plan by the last day of the institute. Pennsylvania teachers will receive ACT 48
credit. Teachers from New Jersey can also receive professional development credits
through Penn’s Graduate School of Education. Location: Center for East Asian Studies, 255 S. 36th Street, 642 Williams Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6035
Provide a supportive, motivating atmosphere for participants. Provide all technological and informational tools that participants need to successfully design, build, launch, use, evaluate and report on their intercultural exchange Cafe projects. Provide an online "home" for participants to return to as they work toward realization of their cafe plans and plan their presentations for the 2009 NFLRC Computer-Mediated Communication in Language Learning Symposium. Location: University of Hawaii
The University of Florida is pleased to sponsor a program in Brazil for business students and others interested in Latin American business and finance. Drawing on the resources of the Center for Latin American Studies and CIBER, UF has offered this unique study opportunity since 2000.
The program offers six credits and two courses: Business in Brazil (3 transfer credits) and Brazilian Portuguese (3 transfer credits). Business in Brazil is organized by the School of Business at PUC-Rio and includes visits to local companies and NGO's three afternoons per week. Brazilian Portuguese is offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels in small intensive classes taught by native speaking, professionally trained IBEU instructors. Location: Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo, Brazil
The Center for International Business Education and Research at the George Washington University (GW-CIBER) is collaborating with the organizers of the World Russian Forum in an effort to bring world class experts to Russian language educators, students, and practitioners.
The main purpose of the Forum is to discuss and generate new ideas for the development and broad expansion of U.S.-Russia cooperation in global security, business and commerce, science and education, and other key areas. There will be a specific session for Russian language instructors that will focus on understanding, analyzing, and interpreting the rich content on Russian business, politics, and educational issues in order to devise ways in which these new insights can be transferred into the Russian language classroom, and more specifically the Business Russian classroom. An in-depth discussion will be led by experienced business language professional Dr. Maria Bourlatskaya from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Participants will be immersed in the Russian language throughout the duration of the program. Location: Washington, DC
Annual CIBER Advisory Council Meeting
May 7, 2008
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
This meeting was held at the new CIBER offices. The agenda included sessions on academic partnerships; business partnerships; and highlights on China, business language, research, course development, Global Plus, MayMester, International Student Organization, and evaluation. Location: Denver
An annual conference designed to share best practices and innovation in short-term study abroad programming with academic institutions with small or developing programs. Location: Austin, TX
World Languages Day is a free, all-day conference for high school students, teachers, and parents. Participants can choose from a wide variety of sessions on language, culture, globalization, and general information about Michigan State University. Location: Michigan State University
The University of Florida CIBER invites you to join us in St. Petersburg for an exchange of ideas and perspectives on how to most effectively train global leaders of the future. We will explore how students and educators can be equipped with the linguistic, multi-cultural and managerial tools necessary for leadership in the 21st century. Conference attendees will participate in sessions devoted to business language instruction and ways to develop successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
The 2008 conference also provides a unique opportunity to remember the past and to look toward the future. We celebrate our roots–which date from the 1981 EMU Conference on Language and Communication for World Business and the Professions – as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the historic 1999 conference held in San Diego. As part of this theme, the UF CIBER has commissioned a study to assess the current state of the field. Dr. Christine Uber Grosse will present the results of this survey in St. Petersburg.
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
The University of Florida CIBER invites you to join us in St. Petersburg for an exchange of ideas and perspectives on how to most effectively train global leaders of the future. We will explore how students and educators can be equipped with the linguistic, multi-cultural and managerial tools necessary for leadership in the 21st century. Conference attendees will participate in sessions devoted to business language instruction and ways to develop successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
The 2008 conference also provides a unique opportunity to remember the past and to look toward the future. We celebrate our roots, which date from the 1981 EMU Conference on Language and Communication for World Business and the Professions as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the historic 1999 conference held in San Diego. As part of this theme, the UF CIBER has commissioned a study to assess the current state of the field. Dr. Christine Uber Grosse will present the results of this survey in St. Petersburg.
Location: St. Petersburg Hilton, Florida
CIBER Business Language Conference Preparing Global Business Leaders
April 9-11, 2008
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
The focus of the 2008 CIBER Business Language Conference is Preparing Global Business Leaders. Attendees participate in an exchange of ideas and perspectives on how to most effectively train global leaders of the future, and how students and educators can be equipped with the linguistic, multi-cultural and managerial tools necessary for leadership in the 21st century. Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
This workshop aims to introduce techniques for teaching business cases in the business language classroom. Participants will be exposed to the methodology typically used by business schools when they engage students in praxis-oriented business cases. It will specifically focus on teaching sequential mini cases and on productive techniques for integrating video narratives. Location: George Washington University
A Consortium of Centers for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) awarded grants to three researchers at U.S. universities, in order to facilitate research on the teaching of foreign language for business education. Three grants were awarded: 1) to a tenured or tenure-track professor ($5,000); 2) a Ph.D. candidate ($2,500); and 3) a language practitioner for the purpose of pedagogical research ($2,500).
Dr. Ruey-Jiuan Regina Wu, at San Diego State University, will conduct a conversation-analytic study of the conceptualization of face in modern China and will explore its implications for business Chinese education. Margaret Gonglewski and Anna Helm, both professors at George Washington University, will explore the use of business cases in the foreign language classroom and identify best practices across disciplines. Pat McAloon, a graduate student at Ohio State University, will examine non-natives’ use of Chinese at work and evaluate advanced language use in China-related careers.
Location: Indeterminate--Consortium Activity
Professor Tomoko Takami will discuss the development of her course curiculum materials which integrates business content, language, and culture learning for business language instruction. The intermediate “Japanese for Professions” class (4th year equivalent) at the University of Pennsylvania piloted the material and the survey indicated that the students perceived that this material was effective for both their language and culture learning. Location: University of Pennsylvania, Cherpack Conference Room, 5th Floor Williams hall.
The US India Business and Research Center (USIBRC) and The Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) are pleased to announce a talk and book signing by Mr. Shashi Tharoor on March 29, 2008. Dr. Tharoor Indian diplomat, writer, and former Under-Secretary- General for the United Nations, was the official candidate of India for the succession to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2006. Location: Georgia Aquarium (Atlantic Room), 225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA -30313
Temple World Languages Day is a half-day program developed in 2000 to celebrate National World Language Month. Designed and hosted by Temple University Foreign Language Departments and co-sponsored by Temple CIBER, the intent of the program is to reinforce the values and opportunities that come with language learning at the university level and to promote understanding through communication among peoples and cultures. This year’s program will be held in March 26, 2008.
Geared toward junior and senior high school language students and teachers, sessions cover topics such as Developing Language Skills through Study Abroad, Leveraging Career Development with Foreign Language, and Innovative Uses of Technology in the Language Classroom. Participants have an opportunity to observe mini-language classes taught by Temple language faculty.
All program topics are developed from a student-centered approach. Temple undergraduate students serve as hosts and present wherever possible, giving high school students an “inside look” at university programs, faculty, and activities.
Location: Mitten Hall, Temple University
Participants will gain first-hand knowledge and insights of Chinese culture and language required to conduct engineering work and business in China. Basic survival Chinese and business etiquette will be taught during this half-day workshop. Professionals who have previous experience in China will be invited to join the panel to share their experience. This event is free of charge to participants as a service of Purdue University to the engineering and business community. Location: West Lafayette, IN
Dr. Lorena Llosa, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University: Using Bachman's (2005) validation framework, this study investigates validity issues related to the use of the ELD Classroom Assessment, a standards-based classroom assessment of English proficiency used in a large urban school district in California. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which scores assigned by teachers on the ELD Classroom Assessment can be interpreted as indicators of English proficiency as defined by the California ELD standards. Two different research approaches were employed to investigate the validity of the inferences drawn from the ELD Classroom Assessment: 1) examining the assessment in relation to another measure of the same ability-the California English Language Development Test (CELDT)-using confirmatory factor analysis of multitrait-multimethod data; and 2) examining the processes teachers engaged in while scoring the classroom assessment using verbal protocol analysis.
Location: 3:30pm, Kiva Auditorium, Temple University
The workshops will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among the participants. The workshop leaders offer:
• numerous insights into the relationship between foreign language, culture and international business;
• discussions on how to develop and teach a business language curriculum;
• exploration of the resources available in this new and fast-changing field;
• introductions to the business language examinations (i.e., Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (PWDP);
• ways to structure a business language program for varying needs; and
• instruction in the use of the internet.
Location: The University of Memphis
Dr. Fabienne Doucet, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University: In Haiti, whether one speaks French is an immediate marker for social status. Although
French was the country’s only official language until the late 1980s, folk wisdom had it
that in Haiti, 100% of the population spoke Creole (Kreyol), while only 20% spoke French. This history sets an important backdrop for understanding the complexities surrounding language use among Haitians living in the United States. In this presentation, I outline the contours of identity formation among Haiti-born (1.5-generation) and U.S.-born (2nd generation) youth as played out on the stage of U.S. schools. In particular, I focus on how students used language to align themselves politically and socially, to judge the extent of their peers’ “authenticity” at Haitians, and to negotiate their own internal identity-forming processes. Data for this presentation come from an ethnographic study I conducted in Boston and Cambridge, MA under the umbrella of the Harvard Immigration Projects.
Location: 3:30pm, Kiva Auditorium, Temple University
Dr. Celeste Kinginger, Pennsylvania State University, presents research on language learning in study abroad frequently documents the significance or enhanced impact of individual differences in achievement; these differences are either left unexplained or ascribed to motivational deficits or other affective variables. The goal of this paper is to explore the value of explicit focus on the uniqueness of individual motives, experiences, and outcomes, following the poststructuralist realization that learning is a socially and historically situated human activity involving people who may accommodate or contest the practices they encounter. Three cases are selected from a larger research project involving 23 American undergraduate students on a semester-long sojourn in France. The project combines narrative study of interview and journal data with traditional assessment of growth in language proficiency and non-traditional assessment of developing language awareness. The cases demonstrate both that the contemporary study abroad sojourn is influenced by the forces of economic and political globalization, and that these experiences are highly diverse. Location: 3:30 pm, Kiva Auditorium, Temple University
UPenn Business Language Group: Simulations how they are designed, implemented and evaluated in the classroom environment’.
November 8, 2007
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
UPenn student, Gordon Williams, will give a student's perspective on a simulation project which was implemented his French for Business class last Spring. The topic will be ‘the creation of a start-up company in France'. Gordon has a Power Point presentation ready, which will serve to launch the discussion and the sharing of information on this topic. Location: University of Pennsylvania, Cherpack Lounge, 5th Floor Williams Hall
Dr. Amanda Brown, Syracuse University: Gestures are symbolic movements that speakers perform during the course of interaction. Through intricate temporal and semantic alignment with speech, the two modalities form one integrated, expressive system. Gullberg (2006) outlines three ways in which the study of gesture is relevant to issues in second language acquisition. First, as gestures are part of the communicative message, they serve as input to language learners. Second, with crosscultural and crosslinguistic variation, gestures constitute part of the target language that must be acquired. Finally, as a unique window on the mind (McNeill, 1992), gestures have much to tell us about the processes underlying second language acquisition. In this talk, I illustrate this methodological contribution by demonstrating how gesture analyses can reveal bi-directional interactions between linguistic systems within the multilingual mind. Location: 3:30, Kiva Auditorium, Temple University
Dr. Cha will give a lecture about his work over the past few years as Director for Asian Affairs at teh National Security Council. Location: University of Pennsylvania, Huntsman Auditorium,
This course provides a group of twenty students with firsthand exposure to international businesses, financial markets, and business practices. Between the 1st and 2nd Module (i.e., October 13th -20th), the class will visit important businesses, financial markets, and public agencies in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Terry McCoy, Professor and Director of UF’s Latin American Business Environment Program, will assist Professor Naranjo and accompany the group. The Catholic University of Rio is hosting the study tour in Brazil. Location: Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil
Marketing and Culture in Brazil
October 2, 2007
- University of Florida
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Professor Antonio Carlos Ruótolo, has a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri's Mass Communication Program. He is a former Brazilian journalist and former graduate professor of the communication program, University of Puerto Rico. He is a founding member of the journalism program and is currently a graduate professor in the communication program, Universidade Metodista de São Paulo, as well as an adjunct professor for the Fundação Getúlio Vargas MBA program. He has published in national and international journals including Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly.
Dr. Ruótolo is a partner and General Director of the Institute for Market Research and Market Development (IPDM) in São Paulo, Brazil and does audience analysis and marketing research for the business community. He also serves as consultant of various Brazilian and international companies. Location: University of Florida, 200 Stuzin Hall
State international educators and leaders from business, government and community organizations meet to dialogue on how to work more effectively in developing global citizens and workers Location: Harrisburg
The Second Purdue University Conference on Business Chinese Language and Culture
September 21-22, 2007
- Purdue University
[Details]
Purdue University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Confucius Institute at Purdue (CIP) are jointly sponsoring the Second Business Chinese Language and Culture Conference at West Lafayette, IN on Sept 21 and 22. The purpose of the conference is to bring together leaders from education and business sectors to exchange ideas on corporate needs and expectations for post-secondary business Chinese language and culture
research and education. Purdue CIBER and CIP are happy to provide all meals, 2-night lodging in double occupancy rooms to all attendees during the conference. For domestic travelers, there are a limited number of additional $200 travel grants available. If you are interested in receiving consideration for the grant, please provide a
short statement as how this conference will benefit your scholarly endeavor and professional development. There is no registration fee for the attendance.
Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
This program teaches the educators how to design curriculum for teaching business communication, integrating second language pedagogy and business fundamentals. Location: Philadelphia, PA
The University of Florida is pleased to sponsor a program in Brazil for business students and others interested in Latin American business and finance. Drawing on the resources of the Center for Latin American Studies and CIBER, UF has offered this unique study opportunity since 2000.
The program offers six credits and two courses: Business in Brazil (3 transfer credits) and Brazilian Portuguese (3 transfer credits). Business in Brazil is organized by the School of Business at PUC-Rio and includes visits to local companies and NGO's three afternoons per week. Brazilian Portuguese is offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels in small intensive classes taught by native speaking, professionally trained IBEU instructors. Location: Rio de Janeiro
The workshop is designed for college and university professors of Spanish who are interested in or already offering courses in business Spanish at the advance-intermediate and advanced levels. It is also intended to provide an understanding of the field of international business, a source of employment for many students of foreign languages. Participants will discover new practices and resources to improve their abilities as instructors in the ever-evolving international business environment. The University of South Carolina CIBER offers fourteen (14) $500 scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to help defray the cost of attendance. Location: University of South Carolina
Every summer since 1997, CLEAR has offered professional development workshops. Teachers of all levels, especially K-12, from all over the country (and internationally) have come to MSU's campus for these practical, informative and timely courses. The range of workshop topics includes both skills-based workshops and sessions on how to incorporate technology into the language classroom. The summer 2007 offerings have not yet been determined, but updated information will be published soon. Location: MSU
May 2007
2007 Applied Management Principles (AMP) Program
May 14-25, 2007
- Purdue University
[Details]
The Applied Management Principles (AMP) Program is a two-week non-degree “mini-MBA” residential course of study on the West Lafayette campus targeted toward Ph.D. students and faculty in non-business disciplines, especially technical and language areas. Topics of study include: Managerial accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Strategic management, and Entrepreneurship. Program fee includes course instruction and materials, daily brunch, closing reception, and housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 30, 2007 Location: West Lafayette, IN
Confucius Institute at Purdue Opening Ceremony
May 14, 2007
- Purdue University
[Details]
Opening ceremony for the Confucius Institute at Purdue (CIP). Location: Rawls Hall, West Lafayette
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the third annual World Languages Day on April 21, 2007. Free to all participants, this annual event focuses on the experiences that languages offer, and highlights the opportunities available for language study at MSU. Participants choose from dozens of sessions ranging from "Bollywood dreams: Discover India through Hindi Cinema" and "Banane! How to speak French using food vocabulary" to "The sword and Zen: An introduction to Iajutsu". Sponsored by over 15 different campus departments and units, this event draws students, teachers, and parents from all over Michigan. Location: Michigan State University
"The Chinese Case in the US: Planning Language Education, Building Societal Capital"
Being framed as an economic competitiveness and national security issue, the study of Chinese language in the U.S. has recently received unprecedented attention that presents both an opportunity and challenge to the Chinese language teaching field and educational systems. This paper builds on the language planning framework advanced by Joshua A. Fishman and takes a language ecological perspective to examine the Chinese case in the US. In addition to suggesting strategies to build the infrastructure of the Chinese field, the paper proposes the notion of biliteracy in the dominant and heritage/second Discourses as human, cultural, and social capital for individuals, groups, and the society-at-large. As cultural capital, biliteracy Discourses enable individuals, communities and societies to connect to the past and future generations. As human and social capital, biliteracy Discourses empower them to move forward into the future. Location: 1221 Anderson Hall
"Meaning”, the essence of grammar, the core of pragmatics: A cross-linguistic, cross-cultural illustration using Korean, Japanese, and American English
In this talk, I demonstrate the inextricable interconnectedness between meaning and grammar/pragmatics. In contrast with traditional accounts of grammar which are typically based on static “rules” of language use, I introduce an approach to grammatical analysis derived from alternative types of rules—rules that are inferable by discursive patterns and driven by contextual and conceptual meaning. The talk will present examples from Korean, Japanese, and American English and will appeal to a range of linguistic data, from invented examples to actual language use Location: Tuttleman 303AB
Annual CIBER Business Language Conference for foreign language faculty with an emphasis on business foreign language coursework and research. Location: OSU CIBER, Fisher College of Business
Temple World Languages Day is a half-day program developed in 2000 to celebrate National World Language Month. Designed and hosted by Temple University Foreign Language Departments and co-sponsored by Temple CIBER, the intent of the program is to reinforce the values and opportunities that come with language learning at the university level and to promote understanding through communication among peoples and cultures. This year’s program will be held in March 21, 2007.
Geared toward junior and senior high school language students and teachers, sessions cover topics such as Developing Language Skills through Study Abroad, Leveraging Career Development with Foreign Language, and Innovative Uses of Technology in the Language Classroom. Participants have an opportunity to observe mini-language classes taught by Temple language faculty.
All program topics are developed from a student-centered approach. Temple undergraduate students serve as hosts and present wherever possible, giving high school students an “inside look” at university programs, faculty, and activities.
Location: Mitten Hall, Temple University Main Campus
"Analyzing bilingual phonology: Methods, techniques, and selected results"
Bilingual phonological acquisition is a complex process, and this complexity is reflected by the variety of approaches that have been used to analyze it. In this presentation, a wide array of analytical approaches and methods used to shed light on bilingual phonological acquisition are illustrated and discussed. The approaches presented in this talk are eclectic, reflecting the complex challenges that warrant them and mirroring the diversity of bilingual language learners faced with the task of acquiring different phonological systems. Location: Tuttleman 303AB
Innovate 2007
March 7-16, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
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INNOVATE is a conference for undergraduate and graduate technical students that examines the relationship between technology, globalization, and leadership in the contemporary marketplace. Student delegates spend five days each in two locations in Asia participating in meetings with key business, academic, and government leaders and also conduct professional site visits to companies.
Location: Bangalore, India & Beijing, China
Education for Innovation in India, China and America
March 2-3, 2007
- Georgia Institute of Technology
[Details]
The goals of the conference are to examine the evidence that innovation and ingenuity can in fact be taught, to explore the most effective educational strategies to promote these abilities, and to identify the relationship between education for innovation and national competitiveness or economic development.
Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta
For the past ten years, the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) has provided an opportunity for juniors and seniors in Chester County high schools to see and experience first-hand what it takes be a leader. Over seven days (scheduled evenly throughout the school year), students make connections with local business leaders and student peers, while learning about the skills necessary for a variety careers. Location: Chester County
January 2007
China: An Emerging Economic Powerhouse in the Global Economy
January 1-13, 2007
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
Overseas study for development; workshop/conference for outreach. This program is geared towards higher education with lesser involvement from businesses, business executives, non-government organization, foreign government, and community organizations. Location: International, Eastern Asia, SE Asia, Inner Asia
“Psychotic” T cells and antigens: Word reading, vocabulary, and comprehension of science text
Undergraduate students typically decode their texts accurately. Some texts, however, pose many challenges for accurate word reading, even for undergraduate students. We collected think-aloud protocols from 97 students in an introductory biology course for life science majors while they read from their own textbook. In this study, we analyze the relationships among students’’ ability to pronounce difficult words (e.g., cytotoxic T cells), their understanding of the meanings of vocabulary in the text, and the contribution of these variables to comprehending the text. We consider which word reading errors are most likely to affect comprehension, including the effect of missing etymological and morphological cues in words.
Location: Tuttleman 303AB
CIBER will be exhibiting at the 40th Annual ACTFL conference, "Discover the Future...Discover Languages!" We will be distributing information on the wealth of business language programs offered by the CIBER network. The ACTFL Conference will be held in Nashville, TN. Location: Nashville, TN
International Education Week, November 13-17, 2007, is a joint effort between the US Department of Education and US Department of State in order to promote and celebrate multiculturalism and international education. Throughout the week, campuses, embassies, and communities are encouraged to hold activities celebrating international education and diversity.
Temple University will honor international week by holding A Carnival of Cultures on Wednesday, November 14th, by celebrating international diversity on campus. Groups and organizations are invited to participate in a celebration of the many cultures and ethnicities represented on our campus. The afternoon will consist of various booths, presentations, and travel prizes. A winner will be selected from the Trivia Contest entries.
Groups will be given an opportunity to represent themselves (traditional/modern music from their home country, art, national/cultural attire, etc.) on stage in order to offer participants and attendees exposure to and increased understanding of their culture and values.
Location: Howard Gittis Student Center
Temple University will honor international week by holding A Carnival of Cultures on Wednesday, November 15th, by celebrating international diversity on campus. Groups and organizations are invited to participate in a celebration of the many cultures and ethnicities represented on our campus. The afternoon will consist of various booths, presentations, and prizes that include a weekend getaway in New York City, travel vouchers, and a gift certificate. A winner will be selected from the Trivia Contest entries.
Groups will be given an opportunity to represent themselves (traditional/modern music from their home country, art, national/cultural attire, etc.) on stage in order to offer participants and attendees exposure to and increased understanding of their culture and values.
Location: Temple University Student Activity Center
“Señora, boys just cannot speak Spanish”: Deconstructing the notion of female superiority in foreign language classrooms
In this presentation, I take up the issue of the feminization of FL learning with a focus on students at a US university studying Spanish. While previous work has documented and questioned the prevalence of ideologies that posit females as superior FL learners and FL learning as a fundamentally “girlish” pursuit in secondary school settings (e.g. Carr & Pauwels, 2006; Schmenk, 2004; Sunderland, 2000a, 2000b, 2004), the present paper examines how these and other such ideologies of gender are constructed and negotiated in the course of doing FL learning in a college context.
Location: Tuttleman 101
"Institutional and individual uses of language for nation building in Tatarstan"
When members of a minority group feel that their integrity is threatened by incursions from a dominant group, one response can be the creation of an “oppositional identity,” where the minority identity is defined as much by what it is not as by what it is. Many Tatars in post-Soviet Tatarstan have a sense of oppositional identity in which being Tatar explicitly means not being Russian. Language is a prominent subject in their anti-assimilationist and nation-building discourse, and Russian language and culture are the targets of post-Soviet Tatar purification movements. Location: Tuttleman 303AB
"Language policies and politices in the post-Soviet countries"
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the leadership of the fourteen post-Soviet countries had to come to terms with the results of the Russification policy and to formulate new language and education policies. Interestingly and in some ways unexpectedly, countries with similar demographic makeups have chosen dramatically different ways to proceed, from adopting Russian as a main official language (Belarus) to discarding Russian, even as a minority language, and refusing citizenship to those who do not speak the local language (Estonia, Latvia). This presentation will point to the sources of these divergent decisions and draw parallels to language and education policies in the United States Location: Ritter Hall 211
October 2006
Trends in Occupational Studies
October 12-13, 2006
- Michigan State University
[Details]
A conference for Michigan community college educators Location: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
This seminar will present basic international business concepts, segmented by discipline, to an audience generally unfamiliar with business theory. The two-day workshop will include presentations and discussion on utilizing business concepts and methodologies to complement and enliven the foreign language classroom. Discussion groups and teaching tools will be offered so that integration of these concepts into the language curriculum is more easily accomplished. Location: Columbus, Ohio
Highlighting Best Practices in K-12 & Higher Education Collaboration. Nominate a program to win the PaCIE Bringing the World to Pennsylvania Award, giving support and visibility to international/multi-cultural collaborative projects between K-12 and higher education institutions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The winner of the award will present along with other exemplary K-16 programs.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Business Spanish and Business Track
September 15, 2006 -
September 15, 2007
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
A Foreign language track in Business Spanish was approved by the UCDHSC Modern Languages Department and by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This will be implemented in fall 2006.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Onsite workshops bring members of CLEAR's professional development staff to K-13+ institutions across the country. Workshop topics include both methodology and technology-related areas, and are tailored to the host institution''s specific needs and requests. More information can be found by checking out the link. Location: Host Institution
Explore the city of lights and cultural treasures of the French countryside through our intensive French language and culture program. Besides visiting the Louvre, the Left Bank, and other great sites of Paris, you will discover unusual facets of France in weekly excursions outside the capital. In recent years, we have visited Honfleur, a picturesque fishing town in Normandy and birthplace of Impressionism, the chateau of Chantilly near Paris, Chartres and its famed cathedral, and the Renaissance chateaux of the Loire valley.
The program is designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced students of French, whose goal is speaking proficiency. This year we are offering again a curriculum in Business French where advanced students will learn business-related communication skills, study transactions, mentalities and customs, and gain an insight into the culture of business in France. Except for one GE course in the beginning and intermediate curricula, all instruction will be in French and will draw upon the numerous cultural resources of Paris whenever possible. Location: Paris, France
UCLA CIBER is pleased to announce a new program designed to offer U.S. students an opportunity to gain high levels of language proficiency in Korean. Hosted by Kyung Hee University in Seoul, this 4-week, in-country program will focus on academic and professional level reading, listening, and speaking. Courses will cover topics on Korean civilization and culture including business, law, identity, and the arts. The program will include a mentoring program, cultural and enrichment activities and exposure to Korean political, business, social and cultural institutions and leaders. Location: Seoul, Korea
Experience a dynamic summer in Shanghai studying Chinese Language and Culture for Business. This intensive business and economics-oriented Mandarin Chinese course for intermediate to advanced level students is designed to prepare for a professional career in one of the largest economies in the world. Learn about the political, economic and cultural developments in 21st century China. Achieve cross-linguistic and cross-culture communicative competence in business contexts at the advanced level. Be able to interact in business, academic and professional situations. Classroom sessions are combined with field trips and professional seminars. Location: Shanghai, China
Experience a dynamic summer in Peru studying Spanish Language and Culture for Business. This intensive business and economics-oriented Spanish course for intermediate to advanced level students is designed to prepare for a professional career in a Spanish-speaking country. Learn about the political, economic and cultural developments in 21st century Peru and Latin America. Achieve cross-linguistic and cross-culture communicative competence in business contexts at the advanced level. Be able to interact in business, academic and professional situations. Classroom sessions are combined with field trips and professional seminars. Location: Lima, Peru
The workshop is designed for college and university professors of Spanish who are interested in or already offering courses in business Spanish at the advance-intermediate and advanced levels. It is also intended to provide an understanding of the field of international business, a source of employment for many students of foreign languages. Participants will discover new practices and resources to improve their abilities as instructors in the ever-evolving international business environment. The University of South Carolina CIBER offers fourteen (14) $500 scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to help defray the cost of attendance. Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Summer Institite for Teaching a Second Language for Business Communication
June 12-16, 2006
- University of Pennsylvania
[Details]
This program teaches the educators how to design curricula for teaching business communication, integrating second-language pedagogy and business fundamentals. Location: Philadelphia, PA
This post-baccalaureate dual-certificate program is designed for teachers of world languages and other professional educators.
Students are awarded a Certificate in Human Resources Management from the Wharton Program for Working Professionals and a Certificate in Teaching Language for Business Communication from Penn’s Graduate School of Education.
Location: Philadelphia
May 2006
2006 Applied Management Principles (AMP) Program for Graduate Students and Faculty in Technical and Language Disciplines
May 15-26, 2006
- Purdue University
[Details]
The Applied Management Principles (AMP) Program is a two-week non-degree “mini-MBA” residential course of study on the West Lafayette campus targeted toward Ph.D. students and faculty in non-business disciplines, especially technical and language areas. Topics of study include: Managerial accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Strategic management, and Entrepreneurship. Program fee includes course instruction and materials, daily brunch, closing reception, and housing (as indicated).
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
This course focuses on Europe as a context for global business. It examines the economic, political, and cultural conditions in the region and their effect on the investment climate and the management of global companies in the region. The content covers three sub regions in Europe:
1. Western Europe, the European Union, and its impact on international business
2. Central and Eastern Europe, transition to market economy, and accession into the EU
3. European periphery (Russia & Turkey) and their role in Europe and global business
Location: London, Paris, & Prague
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this event will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language study at MSU. Location: Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
The theme of this year's conference is: Matters of Perspective: Culture, Communication and Commerce.
The annual CIBER conferences join educators and administrators at all levels K-12 through postsecondary in the fields of foreign language, culture and area studies, business and management, for sessions and workshops on all aspects of internationalizing the curricula of our schools to prepare students for the global marketplace. Location: Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
Corporate Speaker Series: "Responsibility of Leadership in Shaping the Debate"
April 5, 2006
- University of Michigan
[Details]
The William Davidson Institute's Corporate Speaker Series welcomes Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, CEO and President, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.; Chairman, Kashmir Study Group; and Chairman, Refugees International presenting
"Responsibility of Leadership in Shaping the Debate."
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Room #0750 Wyly Hall, Lower Level
Ross School of Business
University of Michigan
Location: #0750 Wyly Hall, Lower Level, Ross School of Business
Conference topics include the opposing viewpoints on the role and responsibility of corporations in society as well as an interactive case discussion on the philosophical implications of the recent dispute between the Coca-Cola Corporation and the University. Companies presenting include DaimlerChrysler, Whirlpool, Ford, and Volvo. Non-profits such as Focus Hope and AIESEC will also be presenting. Panel discussions and a free lunch will provide a forum for informal discussion and networking opportunities between speakers, students, and University community members.
Friday, March 31, 2006
9:00AM - 5:30PM
Hale Auditorium
Ross School of Business
University of Michigan
Registration is free and begins at 8:30AM outside of Hale Auditorium.
Lunch will be provided (pre-registration required).
Visit our website at http://www.umich.edu/~thecore. Location: Hale Auditorium, Ross School of Business
WDI Corporate Speaker Series: "The Evolving Global Services Supply Chain: Implications for the Future"
March 15, 2006
- University of Michigan
[Details]
The William Davidson Institute's Corporate Speaker Series welcomes Somshankar Das, President, CEO and Co-Founder of e4e presenting "The Evolving Global Services Supply Chain: Implications for the Future" on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Phelps Lounge, Assembly Hall
Ross School of Business
Location: Phelps Lounge, Assembly Hall, Ross School of Business
February 2006
Global Issues Forum Speaker
February 28, 2006
- Thunderbird
[Details]
The speaker will be the Right Honorable Lord Holme of Cheltenham, who is the Chairman of the Board Globescan
and Advisor of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility at the Standard Chartered Bank. The conference will be from 1:10 to 2:20 p.m.
Location: Glendale, AZ
2006 Citigroup Lecture: Jean Lemierre, "1991-2006: 15 Years of Economic Transition as Viewed by the EBRD"
February 16, 2006
- University of Michigan
[Details]
The International Policy Center at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy proudly presents the 2006 Citigroup Lecture: Jean Lemierre, "1991-2006: 15 Years of Economic Transition as Viewed by the EBRD"
Thursday, February 16
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
530 S State Street, Ann Arbor Location: Pendleton Room, Michigan Union
This year’s Asia Business Conference will be held in Ann Arbor, MI on January 20 - 21, 2006. The conference will feature general panel sessions on business in China, India, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The conference is open to all University of Michigan students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as students from other business schools. Click on the following link for more details: http://webuser.bus.umich.edu/Organizations/ABC/ Location: Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
A variety of options are available this January. Please see the website for more information on actual progam dates and skill levels. Location: Glendale, AZ
A variety of options are available this January. Please see the website for more information on actual progam dates and skill levels. Location: Glendale, AZ
A variety of options are available this January. Please see the website for more information on actual progam dates and skill levels. Location: Glendale, AZ
A variety of options are available this January. Please see the website for more information on actual progam dates and skill levels. Location: Glendale, AZ
A variety of options are available this January. Please see the website for more information on actual progam dates and skill levels. Location: Glendale, AZ
A variety of options are available this January. Please see the website for more information on actual progam dates and skill levels. Location: Glendale, AZ
The International Business Forum (a program of the World Trade Center Detroit/Windsor) began as a simple idea: as a place where people who have international interests can network and exchange ideas and information on a regular basis. The IBF has remained inexpensive and open to all. Meetings feature top-rated speakers who are willing to share their expertise on various subjects.
This December program is being co-hosted by the Organization of Women in International Trade. Guest Speakers include: Charlie Choi, Associate Principal, McKinsey & Company, Detroit and Dr. Mulugetta Birru, Executive Director, Greater Wayne Economic Development Corporation, Detroit.
The forum's topic is "Focus on China: An Overview and Experience Sharing."
It will be held at The Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday, December 7 from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM.
Click Here to register.
Location: 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr., Dearnborn, MI
November 2005
Temple World Languages Day
November 16, 2005
- Temple University
[Details]
Temple World Languages Day is an annual program developed in 2000 to encourage continued language learning of high school students as they consider academic and professional careers. Each fall semester over 300 area high school teachers and foreign language students converge on Temple’s main campus to experience “a day in the life” of a university language student. Location: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Second international conference - provide an opportunity for political, industrial, and academic leaders to discuss issues of importance related to the conference themes of "Trade, Diplomacy and Research" Location: Beijing, China
The purpose of the Rhode Island colloquium is to provide engineering and language educators, international program administrators, deans, provosts, presidents, corporate leaders, as well as public sector representatives a forum for discussing and sharing ideas and practices pertaining to the education of American engineers for today's global workplace.
The colloquium was founded eight years ago by the faculty of the University of Rhode Island's International Engineering Program with the support of a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (FIPSE). With significant growth in attendance each year and the enthusiastic encouragement of colleagues from many other institutions and both corporate and public sector support, a one-time event has now evolved into an annual conference. The topic of preparing young engineers to work across cultures and languages has become very timely in this age of globalization.
The theme of the Eigth Annual Colloquium is "Staying Competitive through Global Education" Location: Georgia Tech Hotel and Convention Center, Atlanta, Georgia
October 2005
French Means Business Forum
October 28, 2005
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
[Details]
The purpose of this event is to encourage young people to study French for international careers in business and to convey the importance of language skills and cross-cultural competence in today's global economy. Business executives and French and Canadian government representatives will be presenting on the many uses of French in international careers in business, engineering, law, translation, and other areas, and will share cross-cultural business practices, lessons learned from overseas assignments, and other relevant topics. Location: Urbana, IL
The third Annual Conference on Emerging Research Frontiers in International Business Studies will be held on September 28 - October 1, 2005 at RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The event is organized by the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) and the Academy of International Business (AIB), and is co-sponsored by selected CIBERs (Centers of International Business Education and Research). This event represents the official exploration arm of JIBS. The aims of the conference are as follows:
* To encourage the exploration of emerging research ideas in an innovative and highly interactive environment, free from the constraints of traditional conference formats.
* To build a cross cultural community of international scholars across both the social sciences and the functional areas of international business.
* To facilitate open discourse and legitimize the exploration of new research domains.
* To redirect or shut down tired or outmoded themes. Location: RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Business Spanish Language Track
September 15, 2005 -
December 5, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
A foreign language track in Business Spanish was approved by the UCDHSC Modern Languages Department and by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This will be implemented in fall 2005.
Location: Denver, Colorado
MBA in Spanish with ancillary courses in Business
September 15, 2005 -
December 15, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
An MA in Spanish with ancillary courses in Business has been approved by the CU Board of Regents. The program will begin in fall 2005.
Location: Denver, Colorado
French or Spanish degree combined with secondary teaching licensure
September 15, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
The CU Regents approved a new licensure program that allows students to concurrently earn a French or Spanish degree and a secondary teaching licensure with a foreign language specialization. This is being taken to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education for final review. Location: Denver, Colorado
CIBER course revision grant
September 15, 2005 -
December 15, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
Colorado CIBER provided a fall 2004 course revision grant to transform SPAN 3082 from a general translation course to one that incorporates a large segment of business translations and topics. This course is currently being offered to UCDHSC students.
Location: Denver, Colorado
Joint Five Year BA/MS International Business Program
September 15, 2005 -
December 15, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
A joint five year BA/MSIB degree program has been developed for exceptional students who wish to combine a BA in International Spanish for the Professions from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) from the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. Students are able to complete both degrees in five years, including two summer sessions, because 15 credit hours of the undergraduate major can be used to waive the Common Body of Knowledge requirement of the MSIB program.
Location: Denver and Boulder
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
Warrington Welcome Program
August 22, 2005 -
September 2, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
Warrington Welcome is a one-credit course for freshman designed to promote a sense of unity in the College as well as assist students with academic and personal adjustment issues. Facilitated by a professional staff member from the WCB Undergraduate Program Office and a junior/senior business major, each class section is limited to no more than 20 students. During the 2004-2005 academic year, UPO is offering 36 sections of the course, enough to accommodate 80 percent of the WCB first year students.
A foreign language faculty team, representing Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese, is developing a Warrington Welcome module on “Preparing to Meet Challenges of the Global Marketplace.” The three-part module (1) provides statistics to inform students on the global nature of business in today’s economy; (2) uses corporate surveys, quotes from business practitioners, and mini-cases as motivation for students to augment their training in business disciplines with deepening their expertise in foreign languages, culture and area studies; (3) gives practical guidance on designing internationally enhanced courses of study. Location: Gainesville FL
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
AILA 2005, the 14th World Congress of Applied Linguistics, will be held July 24-29, 2005, in Madison, Wisconsin. The Language and Business Program of the conference will be coordinated by the Center for International Business Education and Research at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. The conference theme is “The Future is Now” – a future where language is a means to express ideas that were unthinkable, to cross boundaries that seemed to be unbridgeable and to share local realities with people who live continents away. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
German Language Travel Study Program
July 11-30, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
German Language Travel Study Program for UCDHSC undergraduate students in Oldenburg, Germany. Location: Germany
French Language Travel Study Program
July 8, 2005 -
August 29, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
A French Language Travel Study Program for UCDHSC undergraduate students in Amiens, France. Location: France
Spanish Language Travel Study Program
July 1-31, 2005
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
A Spanish Language Travel Study Program for UCDHSC undergraduate students in Vitoria, Spain Location: Spain
June 2005
UF in Prague, Czech Republic
June 25, 2005 -
August 7, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
The UF in Prague offers students an opportunity to
earn up to seven credits at Charles University.
Students will spend six weeks in Prague in a
language and culture program combined with an
in-country cultural experience.
As the UF in Prague is UF sponsored program, credits from courses taken can satisfy major, minor, and university requirements with prior approval. UF GPA credit will be granted for the courses taken with UF faculty. Transfer credit will be earned with courses offered from Charles University’s Institute for Language and Preparatory
Studies (ILPS).
Highlights Include
• Language and cultural experience
• Lodging in student dormitory
• Courses in Czech language (all levels)
• UF course taught in English by UF faculty on-site
• Visits to important historical sites
• Cultural excursions within Prague region
• Several weekend trips to other cities
• Interaction with international students also attending Charles University
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
SUMMER STUDY-ABROAD PROGRAM IN PORTUGUESE & BRAZILIAN CULTURE
June 25, 2005 -
July 6, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
The six – week program runs from June 25th until August 6th. Classes are held at the Instituto Brasil-Estados Unidos (IBEU), located in the heart of the Copacabana section. A highly regarded center for language instruction, IBEU provides pleasant classrooms, an Internetequipped
language laboratory, a library, and excellent Brazilian
instructors of Portuguese language. Brazilian culture is given by outstanding lecturers, who make presentations on a variety of subjects. Four levels of language instruction are provided. Student placement is determined by oral and written tests as well as by previous study.
Location: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Study Business in Rio de Janeiro
June 25, 2005 -
August 6, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
This is a unique study opportunity that combines business coursework with intensive training in Brazilian Portuguese. It is open to both UF students and students from other universities. We encourage every student interested to apply. Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
UF Summer Program in Mannheim, Germany
June 17, 2005 -
July 30, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
Program highlights include:
Language & Culture Immersion Experience
Classes taught in German
Variety of classes offered, small class-size
3 credits per class taught by UF Faculty & local instructors
Cultural excursions to other regions and cities in Germany
weekend travel opportunities Location: Mannheim, Germany
The study abroad tour will include five days in Cape Town and the Western Cape (major import/export shipping center), three days in Johannesburg and Gauteng (the financial, industrial, and mining center of South Africa), and four days in Gaborone, Botswana (the financial and political capital of Botswana, the fastest growing economy in Africa during the past decade). The program will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with business faculty at four leading South African institutions (University of Cape Town, University of Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of the Witwatersrand), financial and business leaders, labor leaders, and medium and small scale South African and Botswana entrepreneurs. In addition, there will be numerous site visits to a diversity of business enterprises from large shipping ports, mines, and modern factories to wine producers and microenterprises in urban townships. Special attention will be given to the post-apartheid commitment to Black Empowerment and to South Africa's growing economic involvement and influence throughout Africa. Location: South Africa and Botswana
Conversation Partners Program
June 1, 2005 -
August 31, 2005
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
The program matches an American student with an international students who meet once a week to practice their oral language skills Location: College Station, TX
May 2005
2005 Applied Management Principles (AMP) Program for Graduate Students and Faculty in Technical and Language Disciplines
May 16-27, 2005
- Purdue University
[Details]
The Applied Management Principles (AMP) Program is a two-week non-degree “mini-MBA” residential course of study on the West Lafayette campus targeted toward Ph.D. students and faculty in non-business disciplines, especially technical and language areas. Topics of study include: Managerial accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Strategic management, and Entrepreneurship. Program fee includes course instruction and materials, daily brunch, closing reception, and housing.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2005 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
UF Summer Program in Russian Language and Culture
May 13, 2005 -
June 24, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
Program highlights include:
• Russian language for beginners (including those with no previous knowledge of Russian)
• intermediate and advanced students
• 6 credit hours in Summer A
• small classes
• experienced teachers (native speakers)
• unique program - 15 hours instruction per week
• excursions
Location: Russian State University for the Humanities
You Can Go Global! will introduce minority students to opportunities in international business, highlight the benefits of study abroad and international education in the 21st Century and feature experts in many areas of international business who will discuss the skills needed in today’s global market.
The luncheon keynote speaker, Donna Alvarado is the founder of Aguila International, an international business consulting firm. Ms. Alvarado has held many corporate and federal/state government leadership positions, particularly in the area of international relations. During the Reagan Administration, she was the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. She is currently Chair of the Governor’s Workforce Policy Board and Vice Chair of the Ohio Board of Regents.
Location: OSU's Fisher College of Business
The Eighth Annual Meeting of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) will address the theme, "The Year of Languages: Expanding the Presence of Less Commonly Taught Languages." Conference presentations will focus on individual and multiple languages. Session topics will include heritage language learners, bilingual education students, autonomous and self-instructional settings, distance learning, outreach and advocacy initiatives, the use of technology in teaching less commonly taught languages (LCTL’s), curriculum and materials development, teacher training, professionalization, research and assessment. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
2005 CIBER National Business Language Conference
April 6-9, 2005
- Duke University
[Details]
Duke CIBER supports this conference and is a member of the conference steering committee, which selects future conference hosts. Location: Park City, UT
World Languages Day 2005
April 2, 2005
- Michigan State University
[Details]
MSU will invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this event will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language study at MSU. Location: Kellogg Center
An open forum for scholars interested in the application of current linguistic theories and analysis to Arabic. Location: Urbana, IL
February 2005
International Week
February 28, 2005 -
March 4, 2005
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Activities include Consuls General Luncheon, Outstanding International Alumnus Award, Bush Excellence Award for Fculty in International Research, Teaching, and Public Service, cultural booths, international buffet, international talent show and traditional dress parade Location: College Station, TX
Students in Free Enterprise in Nicaragua
February 26, 2005 -
March 5, 2005
- University of Florida
[Details]
The student delegation has prepared a number of workshops and training sessions,to be held at URACCAN (The University of the Autonomous Regions of the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua) to aid local residents in economic development initiatives, including:
• Provide instruction for local business owners or potential business owners regarding American Business theory, small business development and global strategies to take their organization international and work with the US;
• Award micro-loans, in denominations of $50 USD, to business men and women on the basis of need;
• Compile a guide to help business owners in the Gainesville community learn about business opportunities in Nicaragua;
• Establish a SIFE Team to facilitate a continuous working relationship with the region; and
• Lay groundwork to create a committee comprised of locals and SIFE members.
Location: Nicaragua
Dr. Richard Houska presents his seminar in intelligence studies and conducting research on verifiable security as it relates to the protection of our critical infrastructure. Location: Student Success Center, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
This Workshop offers participants valuable insights into the relationship between foreign language and international business, discusses how to develop a business language curriculum, and explores the resources available to the foreign language educator interested in this new and exciting field. Above all, this workshop will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among participants. Location: Fogelman Executive Center, University of Memphis, 330 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN
In 1997, Wisconsin undertook an education initiative to ensure our state’s ability to compete successfully in the global marketplace. Recent events, especially those since 9/11, have indicated that, more than ever, our students and citizens must be prepared to succeed and excel in a rapidly changing environment. They must be globally literate and linguistically skilled. It is time to renew a statewide dialogue, chart our progress, and come up with an action plan for the future. The Statewide International Education Council, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with state governmental units, educational institutions, community organizations, and businesses across Wisconsin, will convene a summit promoting the importance of international education in Wisconsin. Two keynotes will inspire participants to engage in a day of reflection and discussion as we formulate priorities and recommendations for action. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace.
Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
The Immersion program is a highly demanding course: 6 hours of daily instruction for 5 days in addition to homework assignments. If you have never studied a language before or have had little exposure to language classes, you may find the Intensive classes or Evening classes more suitable, which proceed at a slower pace. Location: Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management (Glendale, AZ)
November 2004
China Week
November 1-4, 2004
- Texas A&M University
[Details]
Chinese Scientists Lectures, Art Performances, Culture Displays, Food Festival Location: College Station, TX
The Business Chinese Language and Culture Conference assembles pedagogy pioneers and major multinational corporate representatives to exchange ideas on corporate needs and expectations for post-secondary business Chinese language, culture research, and education. Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Foreign language: Reaching the business and professional student
April 2, 2004
- Indiana University
[Details]
Encouraging foreign language study is a key mandate for U.S. CIBERs. In an effort to develop closer relations with IU's foreign language departments and help them understand the motivation and needs of Kelley students, the IU CIBER will hold its first workshop for IU foreign language instructors on April 2, 2004. The goal of the program is to discuss key cross-cultural issues of particular concern to business students and practitioners in a global environment, and to demonstrate innovative, effective pedagogical approaches.
Contact: Louise Siffin Location: Bloomington, Indiana
The focus of the conference was "language, culture and technology" as the three pillars of international business that drive and influence global commerce. Location: Stamford Connecticut
March 2004
Steven Loughrin-Sacco modern languages seminar
March 24-26, 2004
- University of Colorado at Denver
[Details]
CIBER sponsored San Diego State’s business language consultant Steven Loughrin-Sacco to conduct an intensive two day seminar with the modern languages faculty at CU-Denver that touched on curricular enhancements that could expedite Denver’s language students’ completion of the MSIB program.
Location: Denver, Colorado
The Latin American Business Environment - Corporate & Career Opportunities Annual CLAS Conference
March 20, 2004
- University of Florida
[Details]
The Latin American Business Environment Program (LABEP) monitors the economic, social and political events that affect business in Latin America. The program is supported by CIBER funds and by a Federal grant to UF's Warrington College of Business Administration. The Director of the LABEP and the Associate Director of the CIBER is Dr. Terry McCoy, a political scientist and distinguished Latin Americanist with extensive knowledge of the business and investment conditions in Latin America. Attendees of the conference gained an understanding of current business environment and career opportunites in Latin America. In addition, a total of 3 internships were offered by participating corporations, Motorola and Prudential. The importance of foreign language acquisition and appropriate academic training in business were emphasized. Location: Gainesville FL
A two-day conference on a wide range of teaching and curriculum topics and issues in K-12 international education will be held March 12-13, 2004, on the UW-Madison campus. Location: Madison, Wisconsin
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