WISLI Program Advisors are delighted to be presenting at Languages of the World Day, hosted by the Language Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Exemplifying the Wisconsin Idea, Languages of the World Day is a signature precollege outreach program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to introduce Wisconsin high school students to diverse languages and cultures. The program raises awareness of the rich linguistic diversity of the region and world, of the interconnected nature of language and culture, and of the transformative potential of language learning.
The event takes place on the UW-Madison campus. Over 650 high school students and their teachers from urban, suburban, and rural school districts from around the state participate in the event, which includes breakout sessions led by approximately 60 UW-Madison faculty, staff and students on diverse languages, cultures, and artistic traditions.
In the WISLI session, “Test Your Might: Language Trivia!” high schoolers will learn interesting facts about some of the world’s least commonly taught languages, the people who speak them, and the locations where they are widely spoken. WISLI advisors will also be available to meet with students and teachers at the Resource Fair during lunch.
For questions, contact outreach@languageinstitute.wisc.edu
