Translanguaging Pedagogy in Journalism Classrooms

When

2 – 3 p.m., Oct. 14, 2024

Where

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Collage of images: U of A building at sunset, newspaper, Tucson desert landscape, microphones, and an empty classroom. Images overlaid with headshots of: Jessica Retis, Liliana Lopez, Thatcher Warrick, Susan Barnett

Featuring Jessica Retis, CUES Distinguished Fellow, Director of the School of Journalism, Director of the Master's in Bilingual Journalism Program, and Professor of Journalism, this hybrid seminar and panel will bring participants inside a CUES funded project and unpack its relevance for advancing teaching and learning at the University of Arizona (see abstract below).

Panelists:

  • Liliana Lopez, Bilingual Journalism M.A. Student; College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Thatcher Warrick, Bilingual Journalism M.A. Student; College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Susan Barnett, Bilingual Journalism M.A. Student; College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

This CUES-sponsored project integrates and expands upon existing research in bilingual education and language policy, alongside critical perspectives in journalism education. It focuses on exploring the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) within the context of bilingual journalism education practices. This panel offers insights into the pedagogical interactions that unfold within classroom environments and provides an overview of the diverse final projects undertaken by graduate students.

Inside UofA-Funded Scholarship Series