STARTALK grant - OneWorld Now! Student Program

STARTALK Student Arabic and Chinese Language Camps with OneWorld Now!

Registration Link:
http://www.oneworldnow.org/whats-goi...-language-camp

2011 CHINESE PROGRAM
2011 STARTALK Chinese for OneWorld Now! is July 11 to July 29, 2011, from 9:00am to 3:00pm (weekdays only), at Seattle University. The program is open to incoming 9th–12th grade students in the Seattle area, with a focus on serving minority and low-income applicants. High school students from outside Seattle are welcome to apply and attend, if they can arrange their own housing, transportation, and meals outside of the camp. The summer camp is FREE for accepted students, thanks to STARTALK scholarships. Camp includes two levels of Mandarin Chinese instruction. The camp will focus on fostering language acquisition, intercultural understanding, and a desire for international travel. Level 1 students will learn basic writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. Level 2 students will build on and apply their language skills and cultural knowledge in realistic simulations. The camp will also introduce students to the practices and perspectives of Chinese culture. Classes and activities during the summer program will emphasize student-centered learning. Language will be reinforced through skits, role playing activities, cultural games, music, lessons from guest speakers, and technology. The last day of the camp will feature student performances in a culminating showcase for classmates, family, and community members.

2011 ARABIC PROGRAM
2011 STARTALK Arabic for OneWorld Now! is July 11 to July 29, 2011, from 9:00am to 3:00pm (weekdays only), at Seattle University. The program is open to incoming 9th–12th grade students in the Seattle area, with a focus on serving minority and low-income applicants. High school students from outside Seattle are welcome to apply and attend, if they can arrange their own housing, transportation, and meals outside of the camp. The summer camp is FREE for accepted students, thanks to STARTALK scholarships. Camp will include two levels of Modern Standard Arabic. The camp focuses on fostering language acquisition, intercultural understanding, and a desire for international travel. During the camp, Level 1 students will learn basic writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills. Level 2 students will build on and apply their language skills and cultural knowledge in realistic simulations. The camp will introduce students to practices and perspectives of the Arab-speaking world. Classes and activities during the camp will emphasize student-centered learning. Language will be reinforced through skits, role playing activities, cultural games, music, lessons from guest speakers, and technology.