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NEWS & EVENTS
National Events
Modern Language Association (MLA) 2026 - January 8-11, Toronto, Canada
Midwest Association of Language Learning Technology (MWALLT) - February 28, 2026 (online)
Language OER Conference - March 7, 2026 (online)
Central States Conference - March 12-14, Chicago
Chicago Language Symposium - April 18, 2026 (online)
Northwestern Events
Jan
30
2026
Turkish Language Table
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Turkish learners of all levels are welcome to attend. Turkish snacks will be served.
Jan
30
2026
Transitioning a Language Program from Commercial Textbooks to Ope...
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Evanston
A talk by Dr. Giovanni Zimotti, Director of Spanish Language Instruction, University of Iowa.
Feb
2
2026
Hindi Urdu Language Table
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Evanston
Mondays Jan 12 through Feb 23, 2026 (no Jan 19). Kresge 4438. Are you learning Hindi-Urdu and want to practice your language skills? ...
News
2nd Immersion Week: Intercultural Competence in Language Instruction
Join us for our 2nd Immersion Week on December 3-5, 2025 to learn more about intercultural competence and assessment. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
2025 Alumnae of Northwestern's Award for Curriculum Innovation
Congratulations to María Barros García, César Hoyos Álvarez and Claudia Quevedo-Webb for becoming the 2025 recipients of this prestigious award! Their project will incorporate virtual reality into the classroom to enhance language learning and intercultural understanding.
1st Immersion Week: Generative AI in Language Instruction
Look back at "Immersion Week: Generative AI in Language Instruction" (December 3-6, 2024) which provided faculty and graduate students with foundational knowledge and resources on AI-based tools for language teaching and learning. Materials and recordings are available on our site.