From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning …
Languages
New WISLI Digital Badge Elevates Summer Language Study
This summer marked a major milestone for language education at UW–Madison with the launch of the inaugural WISLI Digital Badge. Offered through the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI), a unit under the Language Program …
WISLI Alumni Show How Language Studies Open Global Doors
Wrapping up the first week of this year’s Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI), a series of five “Global Professionals” panel sessions on June 19 showed current students how their language pursuits could turn into …
More Than Words: Language, Identity, and the Classroom
For Julia Goetze, language has always been more than words—it is connection, identity, and sometimes even anxiety. Now an assistant professor in German, Nordic, and Slavic+ at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Goetze’s research explores the …
WISLI Celebrates Successful Summer with Expanded Scholarships and Student Engagement
This summer, the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) concluded a season of remarkable growth and renewed commitment to language education. Offering high-quality and proficiency-driven language courses, the program welcomed more than 200 students across …
CSEAS Announces Large-Scale Initiative for Sustainable Southeast Asian Language Education
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), part of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison, is launching the next phase of its significant, long-standing efforts in sustainable Southeast Asian language education. …
Global Learning From Your Dorm
Learning a new language goes beyond the classroom. It involves taking on a new global perspective and learning about the culture behind each new word. For sophomore Juliana Bergman, the International Learning Community (ILC) has …
PEACE Program Builds Confidence through Conversation
Learning about U.S. restaurant etiquette can take some time. Who orders first? How much do I tip? How do I get the attention of restaurant staff? The nuances of cultural etiquette can be all the …
Rosalie Powell’s UW–Madison Adventure – WISc, NASA, and Beyond!
If asked to summarize Rosalie Powell’s path at UW–Madison, the words “adventurous” and “ambitious” might come to mind. But it may be even more accurate to say “global.” From joining the WISc Program to studying …
Recordings now available from 2023 Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair
The Language Program Office has announced that recordings from this summer’s Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair are now available! This year’s fair featured a three-day Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) Professional Development …