Columbia LRC

LRC Grant Project Presentations (Part II)
2023-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Language Resource Center, 353 IAB, 420 W 118th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Supplementing Classroom Input for Intermediate Chinese Learners
Authors: Shaoyan Qi & Yike Li
Affiliation: East Asian Languages and Cultures Department
Summary:
Input is paramount to language acquisition (Gass & Mackey, 2015). Without primary linguistic data available to learners within their environment, the initiation of language learning is infeasible. In foreign language contexts where L2 input is limited, textbooks often serve as the predominant source of this essential input (Tomlinson, 2012; Ur, 1996). However, relying solely on textbooks is insufficient. Numerous language educators have turned to the internet in search of high-quality input to enhance classroom learning experiences.
A challenge emerges when many of these online materials aren’t directly transferable to classroom instruction, particularly for beginner and intermediate learners. The primary objective of this project is the development of a corpus of supplemental input materials. These can be audio-visual or text-based, tailored for the first five chapters (approximately one-third of the textbook) of the Second-Year Chinese class. Concurrently, the project endeavors to pioneer a systematic approach for the creation or modification of input materials. This approach would ensure the content adheres to four core criteria for premium quality input: comprehensibility, authenticity, appropriateness, and representativeness.
Given the project’s success, our intention is to replicate the same methodology, creating additional supplemental materials for the entirety of the textbook.

Indonesian Language Table
2023-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Room 352A (Language Resource Center), International Affairs Building, 420 W 118 Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Indonesian speaking skills? Join the Indonesian Language Table, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Indonesian Language Program.
Fridays from 3–4 p.m. in Room 352A at the Language Resource Center (International Affairs Building)

Kaffeestunde 2023
2023-12-11 17:45 - 18:45 | Deutsches Haus, 420 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Come take a break at Deutsches Haus and practice your German for 10, 30, or 60 minutes. All levels are welcome.* Coffee/Tea and sweet treats will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Biweekly on Mondays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. at Deutsches Haus (420 W 116th Street). *Also, if you are not in 1101, you might want to wait until mid-semester to visit.

Reading Days!
2023-12-12 08:00 - 2023-12-14 17:00 | NY

Arabic Circle
2023-12-12 18:10 - 19:30 | 208 Knox Hall, 606 W 122nd Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Arabic speaking skills? Join the Arabic Circle, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Arabic Language Program.
Tuesdays from 6:10-7:30 pm at 208 Knox Hall (606 W 122nd St).

Café y Conversación
2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Casa Hispánica, 612 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Toma un cafecito y practica tu español.
Led by students for students of all levels of Spanish
Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
In the Lobby of the Casa Hispánica, 612 W. 116th Street (between Broadway and Riverside)
Please call (212) 854-4187 for more information.

Holiday Party!
2023-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Language Resource Center, 353 IAB, 420 W 118th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Please join us in celebrating the end of the Fall 2023 semester and the beginning of Winter Break with our annual Holiday Party, hosted here in the LRC!
Food and beverages will be provided, we look forward to seeing you!

Cafè Català
2023-12-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Casa Hispánica, 612 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Catalan speaking skills? Join Cafè Català, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department.
Thursdays from 4:30–5:30 pm at Casa Hispánica (612 W 116th St).

Russia Tea Gathering (чаепитие)
2023-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 | 713 Hamilton Hall, 1130 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027, United States
If you wish to practice speaking Russian outside of the classroom, if you seek good company to discuss various themes and topics informally, and especially if you crave some strong (or herbal) tea with cookies, PLEASE JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY AT 5:00 PM IN THE READING ROOM (713 HAMILTON HALL).
*All levels of Russian are welcome! Questions? Please email Tatiana Mikhailova (tm3100@columbia.edu)

First Day of Classes, Spring 2024
2024-01-16 | NY
Welcome back! We wish you a happy new year and a great start to the Spring 2024 semester!

Kaffeestunde Spring 2024
2024-01-22 17:45 - 18:45, 2024-02-05 17:45 - 18:45 | Deutsches Haus, 420 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States

Café Conversation Spring 2024
2024-01-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Buell Hall (La Maison Française), 515 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your French speaking skills? Join Café Conversation, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the French Department.
*Elementary level: Tuesdays from 4-5 pm at Buell Hall (2nd floor); Intermediate & Advanced levels: Tuesdays from 5-6 pm at Buell Hall (2nd floor)

Czech and Slovak Conversation Hour Spring 2024
2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Café Amrita, 301 W 110th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Czech and Slovak speaking skills? Join the Czech and Slovak Conversation Hour, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Department of Slavic Languages.
6:00-7:30 pm at Café Amrita, 301 W 110th Street (between Manhattan Ave and Frederick Douglass Circle): Tuesday, January 23rd; Tuesday, February 6th; Tuesday, February 20; Monday, March 4; Tuesday, March 26; Tuesday, April 9.
For more information and for any questions relating to the Czech and Slovak conversation hour, please email cwh4@columbia.edu.

Arabic Circle Spring 2024
2024-01-23 18:10 - 19:30, 2024-01-30 18:10 - 19:30, 2024-02-06 18:10 - 19:30 | 207 Knox Hall, 606 W 122nd Street, New York, NJ, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Arabic speaking skills? Join the Arabic Circle, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Arabic Language Program.
Tuesdays from 6:10-7:30 pm at 207 Knox Hall (606 W 122nd St).

Russia Tea Gathering (чаепитие) Spring 2024
2024-01-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 | 713 Hamilton Hall, 1130 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10027, United States

BCS Conversation Hour Spring 2024
2024-01-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Joe Coffee, 550 W 120th St, New York, New York, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian speaking skills? Join the BCS Conversation Hour, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian Language Program.
Fridays from 1-2 pm at Joe Coffee next to Pulitzer Hall (2950 Broadway Pulitzer Hall). If you have more questions, please email js5963@columbia.edu for more information.

Indonesian Language Table Spring 2024
2024-01-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Room 352A (Language Resource Center), International Affairs Building, 420 W 118 Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States

Mittags Konversation & Malen Spring 2024
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Deutsches Haus, 420 W 116th Street, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Another Incredible Opportunity to Practice and Strengthen Your German Language Skills.
Come take a break at Deutsches Haus and practice your German and painting skills. All levels are welcome. Coffee/Tea and sweet treats will be provided, as well as painting/drawing materials. We hope to see you there!*
Jan. 31, Feb. 28, and Mar. 27, from 12-1 p.m. at Deutsches Haus (420 W 116th Street). *Bring your own lunch!

Bate-Papo Spring 2024
2024-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Casa Hispánica, 612 W 116th St, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Conversação em português? Join Bate-Papo, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department.
Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at Casa Hispánica (612 W 116th St).

BCS Conversation Hours Spring 2024
2024-02-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Joe Coffee, 550 W 120th St, New York, New York, 10027, United States

LRC Instructional Innovation Grant Information Session
2024-02-02 15:00 - 16:00 | columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/8472087081
Join us this Friday for an information session on Applying for an LRC Instructional Innovation Grant. Discover how this grant has shaped innovative language teaching projects in our Community, understand the application process and timelines, and learn about the extensive support available for your project. We’ll also discuss the next steps after project completion, equipping you with the knowledge to enhance your teaching and contribute to the field at large. Don’t miss this chance to recalibrate and enhance your instructional approach!
We look forward to seeing you virtually this Friday, February 2nd at 3 pm on Zoom (Meeting ID: 8472087081).

Korean Chat Club Spring 2024
2024-02-02 15:00 - 16:00 | 624 Kent Hall, 1140 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, 10027, United States
Want to strengthen your Korean speaking skills? Join the Korean Chat Club, a conversation practice opportunity offered by the Korean Language Program.
On the following Fridays: February 2nd, 3-4pm @Kent 624; March 8th, 3-4pm @Kent 403; March 29th, 3:45-4:45pm @Kent 403; April 12th, 3:45-4:45pm @Kent 403.
