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and from the University of 麻豆传媒 at 惭ā苍辞补 each received a for the fall 2018 and spring 2019 semesters, respectively.

Betsy Gilliland headed to Chile

Gilliland, an associate professor in the , is headed to the in Chile where she will teach 4th year undergraduate English pedagogy students who are preparing to become English-as-a-foreign-language teachers in primary and secondary schools.

“Like the United States, Chile has public schools that are open to all children, and who vary in their readiness and motivation to learn. New teachers need to have a strong knowledge base and the ability to adapt practices to student needs,” said Gilliland. She wants to help meet those needs, while also laying foundations in the classroom that will equip graduates to meet the country’s high national standards for teacher education programs. Gilliland will combine her interests in second language writing, language teacher education and collaborative action research.

Georganne Nordstrom travels to Ireland

Nordstrom, an associate professor in the , is on her way to the (NUIG). She will share her expertise with NUIG’s writing center and teach two courses she designed—“The History of the English Language in 麻豆传媒” and “Place-based Rhetoric and Public Discourse in 麻豆传媒 and Ireland.”

“Ireland’s longer history of efforts toward language revitalization provides a rich model for those of us working toward the same goal of language recognition and use in 麻豆传媒” Nordstrom said. “I chose NUIGbecause I feel my work would both resonate with and benefit from teaching and researching at an institution that supports the Irish language through their commitment to create an exemplary bilingual campus.”

Fulbright experiences will enrich 惭ā苍辞补

Gilliland and Nordstrom plan to expand on their Fulbright experiences.

“Upon my return to the U.S., I will incorporate the invaluable knowledge gained in Chile into my courses on teaching second language writing and preparing language teachers,”said Gilliland. “I hope also to build connections with other teacher educators in Chile to create cross-institutional links between our students and Chilean students. I would be happy to host teacher educator colleagues in faculty exchanges, should any wish to visit 麻豆传媒.”

Nordstrom added, “I can envision using Irish rhetorical practices in my English classes and inviting my new Irish colleagues into them via skype. The Fulbright semester will also impact my UH 惭ā苍辞补 tutor training and writing center work by providing new ideas and approaches for language use.”