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Windows on the World Language and Communication Around the Globe Illustration created by Schoolcraft College graphic design student Jordan Newton in 2015. See pages 10-37 for coverage of the 2020 Focus Project, “Language and Communication Around the Globe”. p. 5 Schoolcraft College International Institute International Agenda Vol. 19, No. 1 Winter 2020 Published once per semester by the International Institute (SCII) Editorial Committee: Chair: Randy K. Schwartz (Mathematics Dept.) Marianne E. Brandt (community member) Helen Ditouras (English Dept.) Janice Ford (community member) Kristin Fruth (Biology Dept.) Kimberly Lark (History Dept.) Josselyn Moore (Anthropology Dept.) International Institute Colleen Pilgrim (Psychology Dept.) 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SCII Administrative Director: Cheryl Hawkins (Chief Academic Officer) This magazine and the International Institute are made possible by the generosity of donors to the SCII Faculty Co-Chairs: Schoolcraft College Foundation. If you would like Helen Ditouras (English Dept.) to support this program, please consider making a Kimberly Lark (History Dept.) tax-deductible gift to the Foundation; you can also Midwest Institute Board Member and Secretary: specifically indicate that your donation is for the Helen Ditouras (English Dept.) “Campus Programming” fund if you want all of it earmarked for the International Institute and Focus Series Coordinator: similar endeavors. You can donate online at Helen Ditouras (English Dept.) www.scf.schoolcraft.edu; by mail to the SCF, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152; or by Multicultural Fair Committee: phone at 734-462-4619. Thank you for your Helen Ditouras (English Dept.) support! Kimberly Lark (History Dept.) Kyla Lahiff (Advising & Partnerships) Laura Leshok (International Coordinator) Josselyn Moore (Anthropology Dept.) Todd Stowell (Student Activities Director) SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE GlobalEYEzers Coordinators: BOARD OF TRUSTEES Anna Maheshwari (English Dept.) Josselyn Moore (Anthropology Dept.) Brian D. Broderick.......................................Chair Carol M. Strom....................................Vice Chair Selection Committee for International Joan A. Gebhardt....................................Secretary Agenda Writing and Artwork Contest: Terry Gilligan.........................................Treasurer Omar Addi (English Dept.) Gretchen Alaniz........................................Trustee Candace MacGillivery (Sociology Dept.) Dillon E. Breen..........................................Trustee Diane O’Connell (Geography Dept.) William P. Erwin, Jr……………………..Trustee Stephanie Sarris (Art and Design Dept.) Conway A. Jeffress, Ph.D., President Randy K. Schwartz (Mathematics Dept.) Ione Skaggs (Graphic Designer) 2 Schoolcraft College International Institute International Agenda Vol. 19, No. 1 Winter 2020 Opportunities in International Education Schoolcraft College hosts MIIIE conference in April ………………………………………...page 4 Student writing and artwork contest………………………………………………………….……..5 Travel-and-learn trip to Europe.........................................................................................................25 Calendar of local multicultural events…………………………………………………….........44-48 Subscription info…………………………………………………………………………………….…….5 News from the Campuses Schoolcraft Campus News & Kudos……………………………...……………………………..…..6 Update on Our International Students……………………………………………………………….9 New at Our Neighboring Schools…………………………………………………………………..43 R U Ready 4 the World?…………………………………………………………………………………..7 Focus: Language and Communication Around the Globe Windows on the World (Focus overview)……….………..………………………………..…..10-15 My Undergrad Journey Learning Spanish and German (by John Brender)…………………….16-18 It is Not Too Late: The Adventure of Learning Chinese Late in Life (by Dean Smith)…… ….19-21 How to Survive in China Using Non-Verbal Communication (by Uta M. Stelson)……………22-25 How People Learn a First or Second Language (by Leonard S. Pasek)………………………..26, 36 Literature in Translation: From Equivocality to Eyebrows (by Ken Seigneurie)………………27-29 Identification and Revitalization of Endangered Languages Around the Globe: A Look at Igbo Language (by Emmanuel Emeka Nwaoke and Ifeoma M. Nweze)…..30-31, 36 Communicating in the USA: Guidelines for Visitors (by Marianne Brandt)…………………..32-35 Rocket League in the Olympics (graphic by Jacob Miller)………………………………………..37 Other International Issues okay boomer [the world is on actual fire] (poem by Kara Coleman)……………………………….8 Save the Amazon (graphic by Melina Hernandez)………………………………………………….9 Armenia: Recognition Delayed, But Not Forgotten (by Marjorie K. Nanian)…………………38-39 Recognition of the Armenian Genocide (graphic by Alexis R. Vahratian)………………………..39 Mental Health Problems as Symptoms of Social Crisis (by Titas Biswas)…………………….40-42 After looking through these pages, kindly complete a brief online survey about International Agenda. The survey collects feedback about this issue, and suggestions for future issues. The survey can be accessed at this URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F3VS7Z9 SCII Meeting Schedule GlobalEYEzers International Institute meetings are open to all GlobalEYEzers, a group affiliated with SCII, meets who want to learn or to help out. New folks are over lunch for discussions of international/ always welcome. Meetings are on Fridays at intercultural issues. Faculty and staff, as well as 12-2 pm in the Liberal Arts Bldg. For the students and community members, are welcome. Winter term: Meetings are on Fridays at 12-2 pm in the Liberal January 17, 2020, room LA-200 Arts Bldg. For the Winter term: February 21, 2020, room LA-200 March 20, 2020, room LA-200. May 8, 2020, room LA-130. 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Major themes include ideas and strategies for curriculum development and study abroad, with a special emphasis on how our educational endeavor is affected by trends toward globalization and the growing importance of regions such as China, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Brazil. The intercultural strand also encourages consideration of issues within the U.S., such as cultural diversity, poverty, health care equity, immigration, and the conditions faced by international students. In addition, the conference will provide opportunities to sample some choice tidbits of international food and culture. Anyone with a contribution to make to education, in any field, may apply to give a presentation or participate at the conference. 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