Language Study

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	Title	Date	Summary
51	Critical languages offer opportunity and challenge; Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian available at UNI Kline--Rebecca Northern Iowan 88:50, p.6	4/7/1992	Description of courses in Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese.
52	Russian language program Campus News Network 1:20, p.2	7/15/1991	Will be taught at PLS.
53	New Russian program implemented at Price Lab for high school students Burnham--Bob Northern Iowan 87:60, p.3	6/28/1991	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	6/3/1991	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	4/26/1991	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	4/10/1991	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	4/1/1991	Foreign language shown to improve SAT scores and meets university entrance requirements.
58	Profesor de Espanol greatly influenced family Kay--Lisa Northern Iowan 87:42, p.10	3/1/1991	Hawley family involved in teaching Spanish; photo.
59	Price Lab School develops elementary Spanish program Edwards--Erin Northern Iowan 87:39, p.7	2/19/1991	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	2/5/1991	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	1/31/1991	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	1/3/1991	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	1/1/1991	Upper elementary Spanish students serve as helpers for lower elementary Spanish students.
64	UNI professor believes Portuguese is the language for the future Egli--Melanie Northern Iowan 87:20, p.11	11/9/1990	Professor Robert Krueger hopes Portuguese becomes more popular at UNI; photo.
65	Portuguese offered for language requirement Northern Iowan 87:3, p.5	9/11/1990	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	8/22/1990	Professor Krueger makes a case for the study of Portuguese.
67	Sign language helps in many professions Wrage--Chris Northern Iowan 86:32, p.8	1/26/1990	Professor Beykirch talks about the teaching and use of sign language.
68	Games, antics bring languages to life Johnson--Darin M. 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	11/3/1989	Professor Konig talks about the benefits of learning another language.
70	Enrollment in Russian classes increasing in U.S. Inouye--Robert M. (Class of 1992) Northern Iowan 86:5, p.12	9/19/1989	Six hundred UNI students taking Russian.
71	Modern language important Holstrom--Jennifer Northern Iowan 85:46, p.5	3/17/1989	Faculty talk about the importance of learning another language.
72	UNI behind in language requirement Johnston--Mary Northern Iowan 85:28, p.7	12/6/1988	Comparison of UNI language requirement compared with that of other Regents universities.
73	Languages give chance of exposure Halm--Becky 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 Granger--Brian Northern Iowan 84:23, p.2	11/13/1987
76	Education system plagued with myopia Nodarse--Samuel (Modern Languages Faculty) Northern Iowan 84:21, p.2	11/6/1987	Professor Nodarse laments the lack of respect for the study of foreign languages.
77	Faculty Senate overturns March 1986 proposition Stickfort--Patty 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 Covington--Anthony M. (Class of 1993) 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 Thomas--Daniel Carl (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 84:11, p.6	10/2/1987	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	10/2/1987	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 Covington--Anthony M. (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 84:10, p.1	9/29/1987	Excerpts from remarks by Paul Simon; photo.
82	Candidate Simon guest at language conference Smith--Michael Joseph (Classes of 1986 and 1990) Northern Iowan 84:9, p.1	9/25/1987	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	9/18/1987	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 Helming--Alison Northern Iowan 84:5, p.4	9/11/1987	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	7/29/1986	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	6/1/1986	New proficiencies required under revised general education program.
87	Studying modern languages at Northern Iowa Lenius--Debra Blake (Class of 1977; Public Relations Staff) Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.4	6/1/1985	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	4/1/1984	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	2/1/1982	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	9/16/1981	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" Fosselman--Jimmy Joe Northern Iowan 77:59, p.2	7/10/1981	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	10/1/1980	Department holds workshop on oral and written translation.
94	Sign language course draws wide variety of students Rigby--Leigh Northern Iowan 76:39, p.11	2/29/1980	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	11/2/1979	Julie Geier is now teaching second grade in the French Immersion program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
96	Language department opens new office Gaertnier--Meta 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	1/26/1979	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 Reth--Mona J. (Class of 1979) Northern Iowan 74:56, p.17	5/5/1978	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 Voldseth--Edward V. (Vice President) Northern Iowan 73:13, p.3	10/15/1976	Has questions about previous editorial written concerning a method of teaching foreign languages.

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