CFFLC
Report of January 2004 Meeting
The CFFLC met on Saturday, January 24, 2004, in Leutze Hall, rooms 138 and 136. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
During the
business session, Joann requested that secondary school teachers make their
nominations for the college scholarship, which will be in the amount of $200
this year. Scholarship awards made since the initiation of this program
(1995) now total approximately $4000.
Joann also reported that the CFFLC membership is presesntly
at 46 official (paid) members and announced a special "incentive" to increase
this number to 50 by the end of this academic year. Everyone is encouraged
to promote our organization among colleagues in the region.
The Collaborative will have a booth at the Intercultural
Festival February 14.
Part of the Intercultural Festival activities will be the
French Film Series "Cinema Nouveau." Please see the
schedule for details.
The program for this meeting consisted of two presentations. The first by John Stevens (UNCW) was on the "Adapting Film Resources for Use in the Spanish Classroom" and the second, by Kim Eadie (NHHS) and Lizzy Pressley (UNCW) was on the use of "Using Authentic Media in the FL Classroom."
After the formal presentations, those present divided into two "planning" groups. One group discussed activities for the Intercultural Festival booth and the other discussed the organization of the raffle (scholarship money-maker) for the March meeting.
Report of November 2003 Meeting
The Collaborative met on Saturday, November 8, 2003, in Leutze Hall (formerly Lakeside Hall), rooms 131, 136 and 139. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
Joann Mount reported on the success of the Spanish Night which the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures hosted for high school students Thursday evening, November 6, in Warwick Center Ballroom. Approximately 75 students attended. They represented Cape Fear Academy, Laney High School, New Hanover High School, Trask High School and Williston Junior High. In addition, teachers from Topsail High School and Sampson County High School were present. UNCW was represented by Spanish faculty members, exchange students from Spanish-speaking countries, alumni, and current Spanish students (majors, Spanish Club, study abroad, etc.). Opportunities for volunteerism and service learning were highlighted by the participation of representatives of the Centro Latino and the Cape Fear Literacy Council. The evening's activities culminated in a Jeopardy face-off with three "mixed teams" (Tigres, Leones and Osos), each comprising members coming from all the schools represented. The game was a close one, but the Leones stole the "championship"!
Lizzy Pressley announced an upcoming travel/learning program that she and a UNCW Social Work faculty member are organizing for summer 2004. This will be done under the auspices of the Division of Public Service and Extended Education and is to provide the opportunity for persons in various professional areas (medicine, social services, education, etc.) to become acquainted with Mexican institutions and practices and therefore better to understand the culture of their Hispanic clients. The group will go to Irapuato (Guanajuato), Mexico. Anyone interested should contact Lizzy at pressleye@uncw.edu.
Regina Felix, Portuguese professor at UNCW, announced the offerings for Spring 2004. PRT 101, 102 and 292. The latter is a course in Brazilian literature and film. Six books will be read and six films viewed. (Knowledge of Portuguese is not required.)
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 Kim
Eadie (center), chair of the Scholarship Committee for UNCW students, presented this
year's awards of $250 to two Spanish majors: Taya Louise Owens (left) and Sarah
Elizabeth Short (right). Both awardees are seniors who will graduate in May
2004 and both are working toward teacher licensure in Spanish. |
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Chuck Sterling, Spanish instructor at Cape Fear Community College (now retired from the World Bank), spoke to the group on the workings of the World Bank and opportunities for employment in that organization. The program was presented with the aid of PowerPoint and videotape. Chuck gave us much information and many good tips to pass along to our students who may be interested in pursuing a career with the Bank. |
| Julie Bordo, teacher at Forest Hills Elementary School, gave a report on a workshop that she attended in Chapel Hill this past summer on "Latinos in North Carolina." Julie used overhead slides and videotape to deliver her program and showed and read from some of the materials used in the workshop. The information Julie passed along makes us more aware of the culture of our Hispanic population as well as the changing demographics in our state. It is useful information for anyone as this growing segment of our population impacts all parts of our school and our society. |  |
| Irene Lucas, Spanish teacher at Laney High School, gave a hands-on demonstration for making mini-piñatas, which can be adapted for use in classes other than Spanish and for holidays or special occasions other than Christmas. Using paper funnels, colored tissue paper, glue, glitter and ribbon, each member present made and took home a miniature Holiday Tree Piñata. Irene showed other types of easy-to-make piñatas such as an Angel Piñata and a Sun Piñata. |  Irene Lucas (right) advises Maite Woodhouse on proper application of glitter. |
After the meeting was adjourned, several members went to the new Golden Egg Restaurant on College Road for a Mexican lunch.
(Click here for more candid photos of the November meeting.)
Report of September 2003 Meeting
The Collaborative met on Saturday, September 20, 2003, in Lakeside Hall 138 and 136. Joann Mount, coordinator presided.
 Denise
DiPuccio, chair, Department of Foreign Languages of UNCW, spoke on the
possibility of an outreach program by which the department would initiate a
program for recruiting and encouraging pre-university students to continue
college study of a foreign language. The teachers present suggested a
special event by which the students would visit the UNCW campus. Dr.
DiPuccio responded that the Department would organize such an event, beginning
with Spanish but with the expectation that similar events would be held for the
other language groups.
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 Lizzy
Pressley gave a presentation on her trip with UNCW social-work students to
Irapuato, Mexico, in the summer. Her talk was complemented by a PowerPoint
slide presentation with images of Irapuato and other parts of the Bajío region
(León, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, etc.). Lizzy is planning a
similar trip in December to allow participants to experience a Mexican New
Year's celebration in Irapuato. Anyone interested should contact Lizzy at pressleye@uncw.edu.
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The rest of the program was devoted to the annual teacher swap in which teachers share ideas for use in the classroom. The presentations were very interesting and adaptable for most any language-teaching situation.
(Click here for more photos of the September 2003 meeting.)
Report of March 2003 Meeting
The CFFLC met on Saturday, March 29, 2003, in Lakeside Hall 138 on the UNCW campus. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
There were two excellent presentations: (1) Miguel Jiménez (UNCW), "Teaching and Studying in Russia" and (2) Cecilia Escalante and Jaime Díaz (Duplin County), "Costa Rica: Tico Land." Mr. Jiménez, Spanish instructor at UNCW, will inaugurate classes in Russian language in Fall 2003. Ms. Escalante and Mr. Díaz are native "ticos."
| This year's high school scholarship winner, Brittany Straughan, of Burgaw, NC, was introduced to the membership and presented with her scholarship award. Brittany is a junior at Pender High School and plans to attend UNCW. She is a former student of CFFLC member Christi Lea. Congratulations, Brittany! | 
Brittany
Straughan, Pender High School. |
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to the fundraising raffle which was, as always, great fun and a huge success! Money received through the raffle is used for funding the high school and college scholarships that our group awards each year.
Course
News from UNCW:
Fall 2003 (undergraduate):
Russian 101, Portuguese 101 and 292 will be offered in Fall 2003.
Fall 2003 (graduate): “El Teatro
Hispánico” will be taught Wednesdays 6-8:45pm by Dr. Denise DiPuccio.
Summer 2003 (graduate): “Current Issues in the Andes”, May 28-June 26 in Quito, Ecuador, given by Dr. Peter Thomas.
Community cultural announcement: The
concert of Habana Sax
has been rescheduled for April 24 due to visa problems encountered by the
performers.
Report
of January 2003 Meeting
The
Collaborative met on Saturday, January 25, 2003, in Lakeside Hall 138 and 136 on
the UNCW campus. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
During the "business session," various announcements were made. Christi Lea solicited collaboration for the 2003 Intercultural Festival booth that the group has committed itself to offering this year. Julie Bordo says that she will try to paint a piece of furniture for another raffle as she did last year. Several ideas were offered and several people volunteered via a sign-up sheet. Christi will contact those listed.
The
recipients of the 2003 scholarships for college students, Joel Bullard (Autryville,
NC) and Michelle Bone (Jacksonville, NC) were present at this
meeting. Joann Mount and Julie Bordo introduced the
two recipients and gave them African violet plants as mementos. Each
student spoke briefly and expressed appreciation for the
award. Joel is a Spanish major; Michelle is majoring in both Spanish and
French.
At left, Joel Bullard, Michelle Bone and Julie Bordo
The
program included three presentations: (1) Melissa Galler
(teacher, French and Spanish, Trask High School, Pender County) gave a
PowerPoint presentation on the results of her student internship inquiry project
done in her "practicum" semester (Spring 2002): "Language
Acquisition and Pronunciation." (2) Susan Crampton (lecturer,
French, UNCW) gave another PowerPoint presentation on Gustave Courbet (19th-century French artist); and (3) Norma García gave a presentation
using realia, overhead projection and a video clip on her experiences
"Inside Honduras."
Report of November 2002 Meeting
The
Collaborative met on Saturday, November 9, 2002, in Lakeside Hall on the UNCW
campus. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
John
Stevens (professor, Spanish, UNCW) gave a PowerPoint presentation on his
experiences in promoting language acquisition through real-life communications
in an intermediate-level Spanish class. This presentation, titled “International Communication via the Internet," explained an on-going
activity which Dr. Stevens developed, involving use of the message
boards of a Spanish newspaper. The rest of the program was devoted to our
annual SWAP of teaching activities and materials.
Participants shared a variety of ideas or resources that they have found
helpful for their classroom planning and instruction.
Report of September 2002 Meeting
The Collaborative met on Saturday, September 14, 2002, in Lakeside Hall on the UNCW campus. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
Program. The three-part program "Arts and Culture in the Classroom" provided a variety of information and activities. Alice Rutter (Dixon High School) gave a PowerPoint presentation on "French Impressionism", Rachel Hatfield (Topsail High School) demonstrated the making and use of papier maché objects for classroom activities, and Julie Bordo (Forest Hills Elementary School) taught the group to make Guatemalan worry dolls that can be made in the classroom and used in follow-up activities. [Click here for some pictures taken during the different program segments.]
Reminders: Dues ($10 regular; $5.00 student) should be paid to Jo Brent (1304 Heron Run Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403), cash or check payable to CFFLC. Changes, corrections or additions to directory should be submitted to Gladys Wade. Contact Julie Bordo for disseminating e-mail/e-news. Don't forget FLANC, October 24-26, see FLANC website at http://www.flanc.org . UNCW's intercultural week is February 10-15, 2003.
Report of March 2002 Meeting
The CFFLC met on Saturday, March 23, in Lakeside Hall, UNCW campus. Joann Mount presided.
The program, designed to emphasize two of the FL "C's" ( "Culture and Comparisons"), featured a special presentation by Steve Young (music professor, retired, University of Tennessee) on stamps and stamp collecting. Professor Young showed us how stamps reflect the "values" and concerns of the historical period with which they are related and gave us many ideas for using stamps as realia to stimulate classroom conversation and acquisition of cultural information.
This presentation was followed by a lively "International Bruc" in which dishes representing the cuisine of our target cultures were enjoyed and recipes were made available. Teachers were encouraged to take the recipes back to the classroom where they can be used to enhance cultural interest among students. The final segment of the meeting was the annual raffle, the major fundraiser for our scholaship fund.
Reminders:
(a)
Tres Vidas, a chamber music theater piece, will be
performed in Kenan Auditorium (UNCW campus) on April 14, at 8 pm.
(b) A
Spanish graduate course will be offered at UNCW in Summer 2002 by John
Stevens: Spanish 495/595: Seminar in Spanish Dialectology (Social and
Geographic Varieties of Spanish)
(c)
Dues:
($10) may be paid at the meeting or sent to Jo Brent: 1304 Heron Run Dr.,
Wilmington, NC 28403. Make checks
payable to Cape Fear Foreign Language Collaborative (CFFLC).
Report of January 2002 Meeting
The CFFLC met on Saturday, January 26, for its regular meeting. Joann Mount, coordinator, presided.
Program. The program for this meeting consisted of the following presentations and workshops: Mario López-Cordero and Ana Hernández presented a "mini-workshop" entitled "Drama Techniques for the Spanish Class" packed with activities to get students active in the classroom (moving, talking, role-playing, etc.). Denise DiPuccio spoke on the implementation and impact of the Euro and showed us Euro coins and bills. Lisa Byrd and Christi Lea gave a report on their experiences with UNCW's graduate study abroad program ("Study Abroad for Spanish Teachers and Professionals" directed by Joann Mount) in Spain in Summer 2001 with interesting descriptions, anecdotes and pictures. After the regular meeting ended at approximately 12 noon, there was a one-hour follow-up technology workshop given by Melinda Johansson entitled “Creating Interactive Language Exercises for the Web,” using the Hot Potatoes program. (To get this free program and find links to the tutorial go to http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/hotpot/ .)
Please click to see some pictures from this meeting's program.
Announcements: (1) Lizzy Pressley will be heading up the scholarship selection committee for college-bound high school students. Other members of the committee are Susan Crampton and Sylvia Santaballa. Applications should be made following the instructions on the form distributed at the meeting.
(2) The UNCW Intercultural Week will begin February 11. The CFFLC will sponsor a booth at the Intercultural Festival on Saturday, February 16 (11:00-3:00). The booth planning committee (Julie Bordo, Kim Eadie, Agnes Ille, Joann Mount, Terry Mount, Lizzy Pressley, Gladys Wade and Maite Woodhouse) will meet soon to discuss and finalize plans.
Please plan to attend the March 23 meeting for an exciting program: Steve Young will give a presentation on stamps and stamp collecting. There will be an international brunch (with recipes) designed for giving us ideas on organizing an international meal in our schools...and the ever-popular annual raffle, which is our major money-raising event to benefit our scholarship fund.
Report of November 2001 Meeting
The CFFLC met on Saturday, November 3, for a regular meeting. Jo Brent, treasurer, presided in the absence of Joann Mount.
Program. There was a two-part program: (1) Kim Eadie and Jennings Craig with "Volunteer Experiences in Africa" and (2) "Masks from Around the World" with various members, plus guests Peter Thomas and John Stevens, sharing masks from their collections and/or giving ideas on how to make and use masks in the classroom. Julie Bordo made pictures during the presentations. These and a folder of printed information on masks are available for planning classroom activities. Members may borrow the folder and diskettes by contacting Joann Mount. Click here for a sampling of "Masks from Around the World." This was one of our best programs yet! We thank Kim and Jennings for sharing their experiences with us! Also we thank those who contributed to the Masks program.
Scholarships. Gladys Wade, chair of the CFFLC university scholarship committee, presented the two scholarship awards ($200 each) to UNCW students Elizabeth Hullender and Catherine Fedkiw. Elizabeth, nominated by Alison Murray, is a French major; Katy, nominated by Terry Mount, is a Spanish and Social Work major. Congratulations Elizabeth and Katie! Click here to see Julie Bordo's photos of our scholarship recipients.
Italian Cookbook. Agnes Ille reminded everyone of the Italian Heritage Society's Cookbook Project. Anyone interested in reserving a cookbook should contact Agnes. Proceeds will go to the Italian Heritage Society Scholarship Fund (provides a $500 scholarship to a university student of Italian heritage).
Intercultural Festival Booth. Interest was expressed in participating in the University's Intercultural Festival during the Spring semester and several members gathered after the meeting to discuss ideas for a "booth" sponsored by the Collaborative. The theme "Teaching Languages, Helping Students" was informally agreed upon; it was felt that this reflects what we do as well as the ultimate purpose of the Collaborative. Julie Bordo, Kim Eadie, Agnes Ille, Terry Mount, Lizzy Pressley, Gladys Wade and Maite Woodhouse invite other members who may be interested to join in on the planning. Terry Mount was appointed university contact person for this event.
Ruth Díaz. Ruth Díaz is recuperating at home after major surgery. The Collaborative wishes Ruth a speedy recovery and looks forward to her return to the classroom and to our meetings!
Report of March 2001 Meeting
The CFFLC met on Saturday, March 31, for the annual Raffle and "mini film festival".
Film Festival. Films shown were "El color de las nubes" (Spanish), "Est/Ouest" (French), and "Life is Beautiful" (Italian).
Raffle. The raffle was, as usual, a lively and successful event. Some $380 were added to the group's coffers. This is our main fund-raising activity each year and proceeds go primarily to sustain the four scholarships offered annually to college and high school students.
Scholarships. The high school recipients of the Cape Fear Foreign Language Collaborative Scholarships for 2001 are Kristin Oliver (Spanish) and Amanda Winebar (French). Kristin, a student of Alice Rutter, is a senior at Dixon High School and plans to attend UNCW. Amanda, one of Kim Eadie's students, is a senior at South Brunswick High School and will attend UNCCH. Kristin was on hand to receive her award from Stefanny St. Laurent, chairman of the scholarship committee, and to express her gratitude to our organization. She was accompanied by her grandfather and both were present for the film and raffle sessions. (The college scholarships for UNCW students were awarded in the Fall semester to Miriam Berrospi (Spanish) and Robert Via (French).
Updates.
Cable. The February letter-writing campaign to Time Warner Cable was effective to the extent that Mr. Smith responded (to Joann Mount) saying that there are numerous Spanish-language channels now available on digital cable. Digital cable requires a special receiver and a higher "level" of cable service than the average person buys. It is not expected that many of us will subscribe to this foreign-language programming soon (not until prices come down and/or more language options are offered). The Collaborative appreciates Time Warner's consideration and the Department of Foreign Language's involvement in the campaign.
2001-2002 Activities. Joann Mount distributed a questionnaire to solicit recommendations and suggestions for the 2001-2002 collaborative activities. If you have not turned your suggestions in yet, please do so. A planning meeting will be held in early Summer to produce a calendar of meetings and program topics. Your participation in the planning session will be welcomed.
Italian Heritage Scholarship. Agnes Ille announced the Italian Heritage Society's scholarship for students of Italian heritage who attend or plan to attend UNCW in Fall 2001. To qualify, the candidate must be the child or grandchild of Italians. The award of $500 will be applied to tuition and fees at UNCW. Deadline is April 15. Contact Agnes [( illlea@uncwil.edu ) Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, UNCW] for application forms and additional information.
Graduate Program(s) at UNCW. The Graduate Certificate Program (Hispanic Studies) is off to a good start at UNCW. Courses offered for the certificate may be applied to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) if the student seeks a degree in addition to or instead of the certificate. Plans are also being made to have the graduate courses in Spanish included in the options for the Masters degree in Secondary of Education. For more information, contact Terry Mount (mountt@uncwil.edu), Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Justo Lamas. Julie Bordo has passed on the request by FLANC that collaborative groups join in the effort to bring Justo Lamas (Argentine popular singer) for performances in North Carolina. Joann Mount announced this at the March meeting giving a brief explanation. There is a video of Lamas' performances in different schools in the U.S. available for viewing in order to determine the feasibility of incorporating this into our 2001-2002 offerings. Lamas' concerts involve students; teachers receive an educational packet and students learn and practice his songs in advance as part of their Spanish class or club activities. The concert itself becomes a "participatory" event.
Moving postage stamp. Maite Woodhouse reports that she is very happy with the battery-powered TV she won at the raffle. It is simple to use and works wonderfully. "It's just like watching a postage-stamp move," says Maite.
Stefanny St. Laurent. Stefanny St. Laurent has announced her plans to return to her native Canada this summer after four years in the Lower Cape Fear. The Collaborative and the Department of Foreign Languages regret that Stefanny will be leaving us, however, we wish her the very best as she goes home. We also recognize and appreciate Stefanny's contributions to our group as well as to the University, the Department and the local Community. She has been especially effective not only as a Spanish instructor but also as a volunteer and leader in the Hispanic community.
Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference. Terry Mount announced that the Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference (which was held at UNCW in October 1996) will come again to the UNCW campus October 11-13, 2001 (Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning). We hope that many collaborative members will avail themselves of this opportunity to hear presentations on literature, pedagogy, linguistics, culture, film, study abroad, etc., by professionals from all over the U.S. and several foreign countries. For more information, contact Terry or go to the MIFLC website.
International Film Festival. The 2001 Cape Fear International Film Festival continues. Two films remain in this year's schedule: "After Life" (Japanese) on Thursday, April 5, and "Goya en Bordeaux" (Spanish) on Thursday, April 19. Showings are in the Warwick Center Ballroom at 6:30 and 9:00 p.m. Regular admission $4.00. UNCW students free.
La Reina de la Rifa: The Collaborative expresses appreciation to all businesses who contributed to this year's raffle and to Theresa Hodum who so dilligently and faithfully acted as the chief liaison between them and our group. ¡MIL GRACIAS, THERESA!
