Teachers As Scholars: English, it is A-Changing-November 4 & 18, 2015

TITLE: English, it is A-Changing: Dealing with Language in the Classroom in the Age of Social Media

DATE: November 4 & 18, 2015

LOCATION: Montclair State University-University Hall, ADP Center Room 1142

TIME: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

INSTRUCTOR: Alice F. Freed, Ph.D.

The English language, like all languages, has a long tradition of change. But our language seems to be changing faster than ever in this age of social media, 30-second sound bites, tweets, texts, and with a future that promises to include a boundless stream of new technologies. What should we as educators do with the new ways that our students are using English? Should we correct their way of speaking and writing? Should we change our own standards? Is the variety of English that we consider correct today the same as the language that was viewed as standard or correct even a decade ago? How can we make use of what our students themselves know about their language and turn this into a learning advantage? This pair of seminars addresses these questions from a linguist’s perspective and attempts to arrive at some practical solutions and suggestions.

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Seating is limited and will be determined on a first come, first served basis. If you are confirmed for a seminar and cannot attend, we MUST receive notification PRIOR to the seminar. Participants who do not attend seminars for which they are confirmed jeopardize participation in future seminars.

For all Teachers As Scholars seminars, breakfast and lunch will be served.
Breakfast will be available starting at 8:30 a.m.

All participants must park in the Red Hawk Deck. Parking passes will be provided.

Please note: You must attend both sessions to receive professional development hours.

Questions? Please email the MSUNER office, msuner@mail.montclair.edu, and we will be happy to assist you.

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