Every Spring, the University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts engages a speaker for the Distinguished Scholars presentation aimed at drawing attention to one or more of the disciplines within the liberal arts. This year, the College will welcome Dr. Vesna Dimitrieska, Director of Global Education Initiatives at Indiana University, from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12 in Kleymeyer Hall, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center, to present The Perils and Prospects of Bilingualism in the U.S. This event is open to the public at no charge, but registration is required.
Dimitrieska’s work focuses on expanding the world language programs in K through 12 education across Indiana and internationalizing P-16 education. Her research interests include language teacher cognition, language teacher identity, reflective practices of teacher educators, as well as instructional practices and professional development of language teachers in foreign/second language contexts and dual language immersion programs.
For more information about this event, visit the College of Liberal Arts’ website, or contact Dr. David Hitchcock, Chair of the World Languages and Cultures Department, at dhitchcoc@usi.edu.
