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Language Innovation at JCTC: A Gateway to Global Learning

Join the World View Symposium to explore innovative second language programs at Jefferson Community & Technical College in Louisville, KY. Learn about their comprehensive academic offerings and ESL initiatives, including a new Center for Language and ESL Studies. Discover the future of on-line language instruction, ITV initiatives, and foreign language study abroad opportunities. Explore how JCTC is enhancing student services for ESL learners and immigrant communities. Don't miss this chance to engage in the evolving world of language education and globalization.

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Language Innovation at JCTC: A Gateway to Global Learning

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  1. World View Symposium“Innovative Second Language Programs” Dr. Randall Davis Jefferson Community & Technical College Wednesday November 14, 2008

  2. Background Information on Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC) • Comprehensive Community & Technical College in Louisville, KY • Five Campuses (Three Urban and Two Rural) • Offers AA, AS, AAS degrees as well as Certificates and Diplomas • Extensive Transfer and General Education Program (3 Academic Divisions) • Full array of Occupational/Technical Programs including: Allied Health, Nursing, Business, Culinary Arts, Commercial Art, Human Services, and IECE

  3. JCTC Background continued • Full array of Trade and Industry Programs including: Auto Tech, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Welding. • Large Developmental Education Program • Large population of Dual-Credit High School Students (approx. 3000) • Extensive on-line (Distance Learning) course offerings • 46 F-1 Visa Students Fall 2007

  4. ESL Course Offerings • 28-30 Sections each Fall and Spring • Three distinct levels (Beginning, Low-Intermediate, High-Intermediate) • Four subject areas (Conversation, Vocabulary, Reading, Composition)

  5. Foreign Language OfferingsJCTC Typically Offers: • 14 Sections of Spanish each Fall & Spring at four different levels • 4-5 Sections German at two levels • 4-5 Sections of French at three levels • 4-5 sections of Sign Language • Have offered Russian and Arabic once! • Hope to offer Chinese in near future

  6. Impetus for New Initiatives • Part of efforts to internationalize/globalize the curriculum and the college • Large private gift of $1.3 million for improving the delivery of foreign language and ESL • These funds will allow the creation of a new Center for Language and ESL Studies • All current and new second language projects will flow through this Center

  7. ESL Initiatives • Implementation of nationally standardized entrance and exit exam for the ESL sequence • Developing a three-track approach to ESL instruction (Industry Training track, College Credential track, Workforce Development Training track) • Exploring possibility of an Intensive ESL Program (IESL) at JCTC

  8. ESL Initiatives cont. • Creation of a dedicated computer lab in the new Center with a small resource center (reference books, textbooks, word games etc.) • Development of Summer American Studies Program (partnering with Sister Cities of Louisville)

  9. Foreign Language InitiativesOn-Line Language Instruction • Using a blended approach with both synchronous and asynchronous coursework • Used eLluminate but are making transition to Wimba • Wimba uses VOIP technology for multi-person voice conferencing (live, real-time) • Students and instructor can record on Voiceboard or write or type text which all students can see

  10. On-Line Foreign Language cont. • Ancillary textbook sites are also used • Will be looking to do a dual-credit on-line Spanish course through Kentucky Virtual High School

  11. Foreign Language ITV Initiatives • Creation of dedicated ITV Lab in new Center for delivering language classes to multiple sites • Will allow college to deliver language instruction to our rural campuses • Concentrating on French and German • Hopefully will allow for English and Chinese classes between JCTC and Jiu Jiang Technical University

  12. Foreign Language cont. • Developing French Study Abroad to Montpellier, France (a Louisville Sister City) for Summer 2008 • Down the road may create an ASL connection with Montpellier as well

  13. ESL Student Service • Developing a program where advisors from One-Stop Centers including Career counseling will have presence in new Center • Will create a referral system for immigrant, refugee, and asylee students dealing with adjustment and mental health issues

  14. Questions???? Comments????

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