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The Foreign Language Program of UAM works hand in hand with
the high schools of the area –keeping high school foreign
language teachers up to date on new strategies, workshops, and
activities to benefit their students. The Program strongly
supports the development and growth of foreign language programs
in the school districts and are pleased to see many students
both finding interest and excelling in new languages. Foreign Language Festival Every spring UAM is host to the District 5 Foreign Language
Festival, in which high school students from across southeast The morning consists of individual competitions such as poetry recitation, cultural trivia, art boards, and a vocabulary bee as well as our activity rooms with bingo, arts & crafts, dance instruction, and Japanese culture. From first year to upper-level students and native speakers, all high school participants find something in which to enjoy themselves.
In the afternoon, everyone is welcome to enjoy the performances of the high schools in the group activities. Some students show their talents in impressive dancing and singing, while others demonstrate their creativity and acting ability with elaborate skits –all of which is in the style of foreign cultures and languages.
For more information regarding the District 5 Foreign Language Festival contact: UAM Advisor Isabel Bacon – baconi@uamont.edu District 5 Representative Marcos Protheroe – marcos.protheroe@se2.k12.ar.us Watch for information and forms as
they are posted on the District 5 website: |
