Teaching Asian Languages as a Second Language

Languages in Asia share unique linguistic features and cultural ties due to the historical relationships and geographic proximity. This reading group is organized for faculty teaching Asian languages to discuss shared pedagogical challenges, such as how to motivate and engage students with diverse backgrounds, how to incorporate traditional and contemporary Asian cultures in our language classrooms, and how to utilize technology in language teaching. The discussion will enable faculty to gain a deeper understanding of these challenges and develop effective teaching strategies across Asian languages, which will eventually benefit students who take Asian language classes at Northwestern.

Members: Yan Zhou, Junko Sato, Eun Hee Kim, Ihnhee Kim, Jili Sun and Hong Jiang

To inquire about joining, please email Yan Zhou.

Spanish and Portuguese Book Club

The Spanish and Portuguese Book Club seeks to cultivate a vibrant community of educators dedicated to staying abreast of the latest trends in pedagogy. The group aims to foster the practical application of theoretical principles in both curriculum design and classroom dynamics, while encouraging thoughtful discussions and the exchange of ideas. Meetings will seek to create a space for educators to collaborate, share experiences and inspire one another toward innovative teaching approaches.

Members: Jacob Brown, Estilita Cassiani Obeso, Raquel Amorese, Ana Thome Williams, Fernando Castro Ortiz, Marta Agüero, Alba Girons, María Barros Garcia, Shannon Millikin, César Hoyos Álvarez, Reyes Morán and Claudia Quevedo Webb

To inquire about joining, email group leader Irene Finestrat.

Global Capitalism & Law Research Group

The Global Capitalism & Law Research Group studies how laws and legal institutions differentially contribute to creating politically sustainable market economies. Moving beyond debates about the varieties of capitalism, this group seeks to better understand the interaction between law and legal institutions on the one hand, and economic and social forces on the other. The group's goal is to replace one-size-fits-all recommendations with a deeper understanding of how legal infrastructures can facilitate investment and build trust and predictability while protecting the rights and addressing the needs of all citizens.

For more information on this group's membership and activities, please visit their website.