DatesSeptember 14, 2007 |
Plenary Topics1. LinguaVista: A Language Program Selection Tool; 2. Final Review and Approval of the Provisional ILR Skill Level Descriptions (SLDs) for Interpretation Performance |
VenueForeign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, VA |
November 2, 2007 |
1. Conference with the East Coast Organization of Language Testers (ECOLT); 3. Challenges and Solutions for Testing Less Commonly Taught Languages |
The George Washington University |
December 7, 2007 |
The Critical Role of the Community College in the Formation of a National Language Agenda | Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA |
January 18, 2008 |
Language Services and SLDs at the FBI | Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, VA |
February 15, 2008 |
1. Aging: Its Implications for Language Learning and Language Teaching; 2. Henk Haarmann: A Cognitive Perspective on Language Learning in Young and Older Adults; 3. Darlene V. Howard: The Aging Mind and Brain: Implications for Language Learning |
Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, VA |
March 21, 2008 |
No Plenary | Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, VA |
April 18, 2008 |
1. Initiatives on Language by the Department of Education; 2. Introduction to the National African Languages Resource Center |
U.S. Department of Education |
May 9, 2008 |
1. Use of Educational Simulations and Serious Games in Language Instruction; 2. Dr. Paulette Robinson: Virtual Worlds in Languages; 3. Dr. Ray T. Clifford: Use of Education Simulations and Serious Games in Language Instruction |
Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, VA |
June 13, 2008 |
1. Briefings on the Defense Language Office (DLO) and the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI); 2. Nancy Weaver: Defense Language Office Overview; 3. Cindy Ryan, Dept. of Education, OELA: Foreign Language Assistance Program |
Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington,VA |