Tag: Language Institute

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 Office, the new micro-credential is the very first to be implemented under the International Division’s broader Global Badges framework. Designed …

Wisconsin high schoolers explore new languages and cultures at Languages of the World Day

More than 525 students from 27 Wisconsin high schools gathered recently at UW–Madison for Languages of the World Day, an event hosted by the UW Language Institute. Throughout the day, students attended presentations and interacted with different world languages and cultures. With more than 50 presenters representing various languages, the students had lots of opportunities …

Language Institute Recognized by the Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers

At its annual meeting on November 3, the Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) awarded the Language Institute the 2017 Anthony H, Gradisnik Award for Outstanding Contributions to World Language Learning and Global Studies. The nomination for the award cited “the dedication and passion the Institute puts into everything they do, whether in research, curricular …

Language for Life: Languages and Engineering

How is knowledge of a second language useful in a career in engineering? Come to this panel discussion Monday, April 4 from 4-5 p.m., to hear from three UW–Madison alumni who use languages in their work as engineers. Join the April 4 event at Tong Auditorium: 1003 Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Drive. How is …