For High School Educators
World Languages Day 2009 (II): November 18, 2009
World Languages Day has traditionally taken place in April. As of the 2009-2010 school year, World Languages Day will now take place in the fall. The next World Languages Day will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
How can my students make the most of World Languages Day?
At World Languages Day, your students will be attending workshops and presentations by UW-Madison instructors. As such, their teaching style might differ from what students are used to in high school. We recommend speaking with your students about how college-level classes are different from high school classes (more lecturing, for example).
To get the most out of World Languages Day, we also encourage you to have students carry pen and paper with them, and fulfill an assignment of some kind. Download a sample assignment.
World Languages Day school registration
School registration for this year's World Languages Day is now closed. Please contact Wendy Johnson if you would like to receive future notifications about World Languages Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World Languages Day like? When does it start and end?
Students and participating teachers attend an opening program, four different presentations according to a individual schedule, lunch, and a closing program. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. For a breakdown of the day's events, see the general schedule. Viewing pictures and session descriptions from the spring, 2009 World Languages Day will help you get a feel for the day and the kinds of sessions and performances you can expect.
How do I sign up to bring students to World Languages Day?
Applications are made available on the World Languages Day website and sent to an email list in advance of the event. Contact Wendy Johnson if you would like your name added to the email list.
We generally receive applications from more schools than we can accomodate. A committee considers all applications based on selection priorities such as how often a school has participated, the school's geographic location, etc. Our goal is to reach as many schools in Wisconsin as possible. Schools that applied one year but didn't get a spot are given priority if they apply the next year.
How many students can I bring from our high school?
World Languages Day can accommodate up to 30 motivated, college-bound students who have demonstrated a strong interest in languages or international studies.
Will the World Languages Day program serve lunch?
The World Languages Day program is not able to offer lunch for participants. Participants bring bag lunches to eat during programs held in the Memorial Union. School groups will eat together at assigned locations.
Can middle schools register for World Languages Day?
World Languages Day is not open to middle schools at this time.
How many high school teachers can participate from each registered school?
Each registered high school is welcome to bring up to 4 teachers or staff members, such as a guidance counselor, a foreign language coordinator, a social studies or world history teacher, or a library media specialist. Parent chaperones are also welcome.
How can my students make the most of World Languages Day?
At World Languages Day, your students will be attending workshops and presentations by UW-Madison instructors. As such, their teaching style might differ from what students are used to in high school. We recommend speaking with your students about how college-level classes are different from high school classes (more lecturing, for example).
To get the most out of World Languages Day, we also encourage you to have students carry pen and paper with them, and fulfill an assignment of some kind. Download a sample assignment.
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