Language Study

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Expand your vocabulary: learn a second language Northern Iowan 110:47, p.4	04/03/2014	Urges the importance of learning a second language. Says Americans are notoriously monolingual. UNI offers Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian.
2	Helping refugees reach the American dream Northern Iowan 110:39, p.1	02/24/2014	Every Saturday students gather to help tutor Burmese refugees in English as part of UNI RISE. The overall goal of the group is to help provide the refugees with enough knowledge to pass the citizenship test; photo.
3	French minor could return to UNI Northern Iowan 110:33, p.1	02/03/2014	In 2012, UNI closed its French program. However, a new minor, Interdisciplinary Language Studies, Minor: French is awaiting approval. The department is currently advertising the new minor on their website to recruit new students.
4	Going global; students and faculty explore Mandarin Chinese course Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.24	01/01/2013	Mandarin Chinese course offered in fall 2012 semester; students offer their reactions to the course.
5	Students, faculty share experiences with Mandarin Chinese course Northern Iowan 109:16, p.1	10/19/2012	Twelve students enroll in Chinese language course; taught by visiting faculty member from Taiwan; students share their reactions to the course.
6	New Chinese language and culture courses offered at UNI Northern Iowan 109:2, p.1	08/28/2012	Two three credit co-requisite courses and a three hour credit evening course in Mandarin Chinese are offered. Students can still sign up for these classes. The classes are offered by the Department of Languages and Literatures.
7	Mandarin Chinese to be offered at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:22, p.1	08/10/2012	Two courses will be offered; an introduction to Chinese language and alistening, speaking, reading, and writing skills course.
8	Students, faculty speak out on world language program closures Northern Iowan 108:46, p.1	03/30/2012	World language and culture degrees will include only a Spanish B. A. and a Spanish Teaching B. A. French, German, and Russian were dropped due to budget constraints.
9	The bottom line of education Northern Iowan 108:46, p.4	03/30/2012	Concern expressed about the dropping of foreign languages due to budget constraints. The effect on College of Business Administration graduates is yet to be determined.
10	Stepping into the unknown; alumna combines spirit of adventure with international business savvy to help underprivileged Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.8	09/01/2011	Kristi Philips talks about her extensive experience studying abroad during her years at UNI; photo.
11	UNI nao falal Portuguese (UNI doesn't speak Portuguese) Northern Iowan 106:26, p.6	12/08/2009	Foreign language options at UNI may be drastically limited unless enrollment in language study increases substantially next semester. Spanish will be the only language offered on a regular basis.
12	Multilingual: A requirement for life Northern Iowan 106:14, p.6	10/16/2009	With growing Hispanic populations and the prediction that white America will be in the minority in the future, learning another language would be most helpful.
13	Things I'm telling my granddaughter Northern Iowan 105:40, p.8	03/03/2009	Refreshing thoughts and beliefs of a new grandfather as he shares his values of life with a five week old granddaughter.
14	Language Diversity Week Northern Iowan 105:32, p.12	02/03/2009	Dates, times, and places for events during event; photo.
15	Foreign language camp for elementary students offered at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	05/18/2007	Children in grades two through eight have the opportunity to attend the Second Annual Foreign Language Camp, June 25-29.
16	International education Northern Iowan 103:24, p.8	11/17/2006	Language lessons and the International Food Fair hosted by the International Student Association.
17	National French Week Northern Iowan 103:22, p.4	11/10/2006	French classes sponsor events to celebrate National French Week; photo.
18	UNI celebrates culture with Language Diversity Week Northern Iowan 102:31, p.11	01/24/2006	Students will have opportunities to learn about other languages through movies and information booths; photo.
19	Koppensteiner recognized as Outstanding German Education Northern Iowa Today 89:1, p.19	01/01/2005	American Association of Teachers of German honors Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner; photo.
20	Sign language courses encourage 'different perspective' Northern Iowan 101:20, p.3	11/05/2004	Sign language classes can count as a student's foreign language requirement.
21	Colloquium provides peek into professor's projects Northern Iowan 100:20, p.1	11/07/2003	Students can attend lectures about language and language development.
22	Foreign language study expands global understanding Northern Iowan 100:2, p.11	09/05/2003	Wants four years of foreign language study to be required at UNI.
23	Study Russian for fun, challenges Northern Iowan 100:1, p.8	08/29/2003	Encourages students to take Russian; claims many jobs are available in the Cedar Valley for Russian speakers.
24	Bilingual numbers on the rise Public Relations News Release 2002:536, p.1	05/19/2003	Discussion on why speakers of multiple languages are on the rise.
25	Importance of studying foreign languages Public Relations News Release 2002:3, p.1	07/08/2002	Gives reasons why everyone should know more than one language.
26	Beginning conversational Vietnamese Campus News Network 11:4, p.3	09/11/2000	A conversational Vietnamese course is being offered.
27	Northern University High School French students take top honors in state and national competitions Public Relations News Release 1999:448, p.1	06/19/2000	A list is of the winners from Northern University High School who received honors in the 2000 National French Contest and the Iowa French Speaking Contest.
28	Northern University High School students take top place for the seventh straight year at the State of Iowa Olympiada of Spoken Russia Public Relations News Release 1999:405, p.1	05/16/2000	Several Northern University High School students placed in the 2000 State of Iowa Olympiada of Spoken Russian. List of winners.
29	NUHS has 15 national medallists in Russian essay competition Public Relations News Release 1999:254, p.1	02/14/2000	List of students from Northern University High School who were medallists in Russian essay competition.
30	Northern University High School wins state title in Iowa Olympiada of spoken Russian Public Relations News Release 1998:434, p.1	06/30/1999	NU High team of Russian language students won the state title in the Olympiada of Spoken Russian.
31	Northern University High School students awarded at the National French Contest Public Relations News Release 1998:431, p.1	06/28/1999	NU High students participated in the National French Contest. Eight NU students were declared winners.
32	Vonnegut speaks on poetry, importance of language Northern Iowan 95:53, p.4	04/23/1999	Kurt Vonnegut commented on the importance of language in our world and NATO's involvement in Kosovo at his Monday and Tuesday lectures.
33	Foreign language more important than we think Northern Iowan 95:46, p.10	03/30/1999	Student on international exchange in Puerto Rico expresses views on bilingual education and studying abroad.
34	Simon stresses importance of foreign language in society Northern Iowan 95:43, p.1	03/09/1999	Former Senator Paul Simon spoke on language in society yesterday in the Union as part of the Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series; photo.
35	Adult immigrants find difficulties in learning English Public Relations News Release 1998:45, p.1	09/21/1998	Immigrants to Iowa from Bosnia or Mexico have trouble finding enough time to fit in a comprehensive English lesson.
36	Northern University H. S. students involved in French activities Public Relations News Release 1997:378, p.1	06/12/1998	Students from NU High have been involved in a variety of French activities. A list of the students and their activities is given.
37	Trilingual language experience to be offered June 8-19 at Price Lab School for students entering grades 4, 5, or 6 in the fall Public Relations News Release 1997:358, p.1	05/27/1998	Price Lab School will offer a trilingual class this summer for students in grades 4-6.
38	Northern University high school students win fifth straight title at the Iowa Olympiada of Spoken Russian Public Relations News Release 1997:338, p.1	05/04/1998	NU high students won their fifth straight title at the State of Iowa Olympiad of Spoken Russian. List of winners given.
39	Russian high school students to spend three weeks at Northern University High School, beginning Oct. 17 Public Relations News Release 1997:84, p.1	10/17/1997	Northern University High participating in the American Council of Teachers of Russian High School Academic Partnership Exchange, with eleven Russian students currently in Cedar Falls. Jim Sweigert is their teacher.
40	Why not try Japanese, Hawaiian for class? Northern Iowan 93:55, p.13	05/02/1997	Interest is growing in studying different foreign languages.
41	Defending their title Campus News Network 5:18, p.4	05/30/1995	Students in NU High School's Russian Program won their second straight championship.
42	New language arts program designed to give more breadth, depth to high school studies Public Relations News Release 1994:0, p.1	05/22/1995	A four-year high school curriculum was developed.
43	Foreign language classes Northern Iowan 91:7, p.5	09/16/1994	Classes in Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and German will be held for faculty and staff.
44	Mesa Espanola Northern Iowan 91:5, p.5	09/09/1994	Will meet.
45	Russian language and culture courses to be offered for middle school/high school students, adults at Price Lab School, beginning June 27 Public Relations News Release 0:601, p.1	05/25/1994	James Sweigert will be teaching a two week intensive Russian language course at Price Lab.
46	"Let's Learn Spanish" classes offered through University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:663, p.1	05/20/1993	UNI will offer Interactive Spanish classes for children ages 8-12.
47	French house a new option for residents Northern Iowan 89:50, p.6	04/06/1993	Section of Bartlett Hall will be designated as French Language and Cultural Center.
48	All French house proposed at UNI Northern Iowan 89:25, p.1	11/24/1992	Professor Walther presents plan for French language and culture in section of dorm.
49	Profile: Jim Sweigert Campus News Network 3:5, p.3	11/02/1992	Profile of PLS Russian teacher James Sweigert; photo.
50	UNI tries a different language; Portuguese influence wide spread Northern Iowan 88:60, p.1	06/26/1992	Close look at reasons to study Portuguese.
51	Critical languages offer opportunity and challenge; Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian available at UNI Northern Iowan 88:50, p.6	04/07/1992	Description of courses in Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.
52	Russian language program Campus News Network 1:20, p.2	07/15/1991	Will be taught at PLS.
53	New Russian program implemented at Price Lab for high school students Northern Iowan 87:60, p.3	06/28/1991	Will offer two years of Russian.
54	Russian language program to begin at Northern Iowa's Price Lab School in fall Public Relations News Release 1990:609, p.1	06/03/1991	Russian to be taught at Price Lab. Nataliia Alekseevna Porfirenko will be the resource person and James Sweigert will be the instructor.
55	Studying a foreign language in high school can provide competitive edge in job market says UNI professor at Price Lab Public Relations News Release 1990:528, p.1	04/26/1991	Language courses are assets when entering the job market.
56	PLS Foreign Language Department in the business of sharing ideas Public Relations News Release 1990:479, p.1	04/10/1991	Price Lab School Foreign Language Department supplies curriculum materials and classroom ideas to teachers who are interested.
57	Studying foreign language in high school can provide competitive edge in job market Public Relations News Release 1990:477, p.1	04/01/1991	Foreign language shown to improve SAT scores and meets university entrance requirements.
58	Profesor de Espanol greatly influenced family Northern Iowan 87:42, p.10	03/01/1991	Hawley family involved in teaching Spanish; photo.
59	Price Lab School develops elementary Spanish program Northern Iowan 87:39, p.7	02/19/1991	Program will begin at first grade level.
60	School amigos practice learning to speak Spanish together at University of Northern Iowa's Price Lab Public Relations News Release 1990:334, p.1	02/05/1991	Upper and lower elementary students at Price Lab School team up to learn Spanish.
61	University of Northern Iowa to offer workshop for language teachers in Des Moines and Bettendorf this spring; with follow-up on campus Public Relations News Release 1990:328, p.1	01/31/1991	UNI will hold off-campus workshops for present and future teachers of other languages. Dr. Diane Birckbichler will be the presenter.
62	Waterloo elementary and intermediate students learning foreign languages from University of Northern Iowa students Public Relations News Release 1990:278, p.1	01/03/1991	UNI students meet weekly with Waterloo students in grades one through eight to teach customs, history, and language of other countries.
63	Elementary students practice Spanish speaking skills with their school amigos Public Relations News Release 1990:310, p.1	01/01/1991	Upper elementary Spanish students serve as helpers for lower elementary Spanish students.
64	UNI professor believes Portuguese is the language for the future Northern Iowan 87:20, p.11	11/09/1990	Professor Robert Krueger hopes Portuguese becomes more popular at UNI; photo.
65	Portuguese offered for language requirement Northern Iowan 87:3, p.5	09/11/1990	Learning the language of Brazil, Portuguese, may be important in the future.
66	Portuguese courses available to satisfy second language exit requirement at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:2, p.1	08/22/1990	Professor Krueger makes a case for the study of Portuguese.
67	Sign language helps in many professions Northern Iowan 86:32, p.8	01/26/1990	Professor Beykirch talks about the teaching and use of sign language.
68	Games, antics bring languages to life Northern Iowan 86:24, p.3	11/28/1989	Melissa Walljasper talks about the teaching methods she uses.
69	Foreign language proves valuable Northern Iowan 86:18, p.5	11/03/1989	Professor Konig talks about the benefits of learning another language.
70	Enrollment in Russian classes increasing in U.S. Northern Iowan 86:5, p.12	09/19/1989	Six hundred UNI students taking Russian.
71	Modern language important Northern Iowan 85:46, p.5	03/17/1989	Faculty talk about the importance of learning another language.
72	UNI behind in language requirement Northern Iowan 85:28, p.7	12/06/1988	Comparison of UNI language requirement compared with that of other Regents universities.
73	Languages give chance of exposure Northern Iowan 85:14, p.13	10/14/1988	A look at the opportunities available for language students.
74	Foreign Language Club president comments on new language requirement at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:181, p.1	12/18/1987	Students are required to complete at least one year of foreign language study for graduation. The new requirement may be satisfied through courses in French, German, Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese. Brad Jensen comments on the changes.
75	Foreign languages are indispensable Northern Iowan 84:23, p.2	11/13/1987
76	Education system plagued with myopia Northern Iowan 84:21, p.2	11/06/1987	Professor Nodarse laments the lack of respect for the study of foreign languages.
77	Faculty Senate overturns March 1986 proposition Northern Iowan 84:17, p.1	10/23/1987	Graduation requirement will be two years of high school or two semesters of college foreign language; overturns earlier measure that would have required three years or three semesters.
78	Award-winning professor emphasizes value of foreign language knowledge Northern Iowan 84:16, p.9	10/20/1987	Nile Vernon receives outstanding educator award from state group; photo.
79	Faculty-Senate considers revision, improvement of mission statement Northern Iowan 84:11, p.6	10/02/1987	Also will consider foreign language graduation requirement.
80	UNI students will study in Austria as part of intensive German program Public Relations News Release 1987:62, p.1	10/02/1987	Professor Karl Odwarka leads a group of UNI students to Austria to study at the University of Austria. Participants must belong to German I or II, be pursuing a German minor, or have background in the German language. The program is worth nineteen hours.
81	Simon wants more foreign language Northern Iowan 84:10, p.1	09/29/1987	Excerpts from remarks by Paul Simon; photo.
82	Candidate Simon guest at language conference Northern Iowan 84:9, p.1	09/25/1987	Paul Simon will speak at foreign language conference.
83	Conference on Modern Language Teaching Sept. 25-26 at UNI to feature national leaders in field Public Relations News Release 1987:44, p.1	09/18/1987	Senator Paul Simon and Professor Rose Hayden participate as keynote speakers at the Conference on Modern Language Teaching. President Curris, Carol McBradley Danolds, Paul Hoekstra, Michael Oates, and Paul Burrow conduct opening ceremonies.
84	Curricula committee approves foreign language requirement Northern Iowan 84:5, p.4	09/11/1987	Would require students to have two years in high school or two semesters in college.
85	Iowa foreign language teachers strengthen skills at special Price Lab workshop at UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:494, p.1	07/29/1986	A workshop for foreign language instructors is held in Price Laboratory School. The workshop developed speaking and listening abilities, as well as teaching strategies. Among the speakers were three UNI professors. Includes a list of participants.
86	Program strengthening includes foreign language Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.2	06/01/1986	New proficiencies required under revised general education program.
87	Studying modern languages at Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.4	06/01/1985	Survey of curricula and teaching methods, as well as opportunities to study abroad; photo.
88	Translation program prepares students for a bilingual America Alumnus 68:1, p.18	04/01/1984	Professor Hawley outlines views on need for learning other languages, especially Spanish; photo.
89	Parlez-vous Francais? No, not interested Alumnus 66:1, p.13	02/01/1982	Poor attitude and low interest seen as problems facing foreign language study.
90	Iowa high school students sought for trip to France Public Relations News Release 1981:39, p.1	09/16/1981	Information on a trip to France for high school students with a minimum of two years of French classes; trip is part of the Intercultural Student Experiences program, coordinated by Professor James Becker.
91	Esperantoize with a "D" Northern Iowan 77:59, p.2	07/10/1981	Believes that Esperanto should be spelled with a "d", rather than a "t".
92	UNI professor Greenlee attends NEH seminar Public Relations News Release 1980:220, p.1	11/17/1980	Professor Mary Ellen Greenlee attended "Bilingualism: Social and Individual Aspects" a seminar from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
93	Speaking Spanish at lunch UNI Century 8:4, p.6	10/01/1980	Department holds workshop on oral and written translation.
94	Sign language course draws wide variety of students Northern Iowan 76:39, p.11	02/29/1980	Professor Hugo Beykirch explains the areas covered in the Introduction to Sign Language course, including the differences between coded systems and American Sign Language, as well as providing basic signing skills.
95	UNI grad in unique program Northern Iowan 76:16, p.4	11/02/1979	Julie Geier is now teaching second grade in the French Immersion program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
96	Language department opens new office Northern Iowan 76:13, p.5	10/16/1979	An office to advise students interested in learning another language is being opened by the Department of Modern Languages.
97	New courses Northern Iowan 75:30, p.7	01/26/1979	Professor Nodarse will teach "How to learn a foreign language"; Professor Quirk will teach "Perspectives on Urban Life".
98	Russian to be offered for 19th year at UNI Northern Iowan 74:56, p.17	05/05/1978	Professor Jamosky talks about the Russian language.
99	Methods for language teachers subject of Friday conference Northern Iowan 74:16, p.12	10/25/1977	Many UNI faculty will participate.
100	Questions grad letter Northern Iowan 73:13, p.3	10/15/1976	Has questions about previous editorial written concerning a method of teaching foreign languages.