Posted on Monday, April 9, 2012
Five seniors in ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Language in Motion program made presentations April 2-3 at the Wilmington Area Middle School that took more than 100 fifth-grade students on a virtual "Trip around the World."
International politics and Spanish major Stella Campbell compared the governments of Spain and the United States. Campbell is a daughter of Daniel and Ana Campbell of Montgomery and a graduate of Montgomery Area High School.
English major Addison Domske shared "United Kingdom 101," based on her study abroad experience. Domske is a daughter of Ronee Christy of Oil City and a graduate of Wilmington Area High School.
Spanish major Caitlyn Paternoster-Bové taught students both the vocabulary and the dance moves associated with Salsa. Paternoster-Bové is a daughter of Christine Bové of Blossburg and a graduate of North Penn High School.
French major Kimberly Pavilonis told how April Fool's Day is celebrated in France. Pavilonis is a daughter of Michael and Mary Pavilonis of McKees Rocks and a graduate of Montour High School.
Spanish major Marlee Tonks presented "Bongiorno Italia," a basic Italian history and the differences between northern and southern Italy. Tonks is a daughter of Floyd and Cindy Tonks of Greenville and a graduate of Greenville High School.
Language in Motion is coordinated by Milagros Swerdlow, ¾¨Ó㴫ý Spanish lecturer. The presentations were the result of collaborations with the school district's fifth-grade teachers, Mrs. Domalik, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. Moore, Ms. Shaw, and Ms. Watson.
Language in Motion is an innovative outreach program that gives study-abroad returnees, international students, and upper-level language students the opportunity to create language and cultural activities for presentation in K-12 language, social studies, and other classes where culture can be studied.
¾¨Ó㴫ý's Language in Motion program is sponsored by ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Department of Modern Languages, Drinko Center for Experiential Learning, and the Heritage Chair of Humanities.
Contact Swerdlow at (724) 946-7264 or email for additional information.
