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2015 WLF Breakout Sessions Part 2

2015 WLF Breakout Sessions Part 2

Department of Spanish & Portuguese (HISP)

A First Date in Guaraní

Learn about Guaraní, one of the official languages of the South American country of Paraguay. By the end of the presentation, we will be able to introduce ourselves and talk about our background and interests in Guaraní. Determining if you want a second date, however, is up to you!

Instructor | Elizabeth Herring

Maya Language, Culture and Music

We will have presentations of Maya language, culture and music, including video of contemporary rap in Maya language from the Maya Riviera, and IU Music school singers and musicians playing contemporary classical opera in Maya language from Yucatan. We will have a visiting Maya from Yucatan who will be able to authentically speak with students, teachers and parents.

Instructor |Quetzil Castañeda

¿Eh vo’ ahí? ¿Querí o querés un matecito? – Learning about Argentinian and Chilean Culture over tea.

It's tea time! Come explore the history, cultivation, and tradition of drinking yerba mate, a popular tea in Argentina and Chile. You will also be introduced to the use of 'voseo', a way of addressing people in spoken Spanish, in parts of these two South American countries. In addition, you'll be offered an opportunity to taste yerba mate for yourself and practice the spoken variations of 'voseo' and some simple phrases used in Argentina and Chile, too!

Instructor |Julie Madewell; Sandra Ortiz; Jordan Garrett

Discovering the mythology of Northern Spain: duendes, gigantes y hadas

This magical session will take you on an adventure through Northern Spain's enchanting landscape where you will meet elves, giants, faeries, and more! Don't miss this unique look in to this region's hidden gems of local culture. Who knows what all you'll discover!

Instructor |Megan DiBartolomeo; Julie Madewell

[Spanish] Theatre as a Place for Language and Cultural Awareness

A general overview of Spanish theatre across time with practical demonstrations. Dramatic rules and stereotypical roles will be presented, so volunteers will be able to do short improvisations within these constraints with the help of the presenters. Some Spanish will be used and volunteers will be encouraged to add Spanish phrases as well when they feel comfortable. Handouts and props will be provided!

Instructor | Gloria Navajas

Embrace your Inner Brazil with Capoeira Dance and Movement [Portuguese]

"Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music. We’ll be teaching the attendees a few basic choruses from Capoeira folk/public domain songs, then have them sing with the capoeira group while we play instruments and maybe even play capoeira games."

Instructor |Olivia Salzano Holloway

East Asian Languages & Culture (EALC)-Chinese

Master Chinese in all 4 Skills

In this introductory and interactive presentation of Chinese in 4-language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through using a fun tongue twister and the instructor, you will be able to learn the fundamental elements of Chinese, the 4 tones, pinyin (phonetic symbols), the development of Chinese characters, and the basic strokes in Chinese writing.

Instructor | Yu-San Lai, laiyusa@indiana.edu

The Way of Chinese Handwriting

Do you know that, in the structure of Chinese character harbors Chinese philosophy? Your character handwriting tells your personal ""character""? Most importantly, there ARE ways to improve your character handwriting? I would love to share with you my understanding of Chinese character on both philosophical and strategic level. Come and join us, because ""a thousand-mile journey starts from your hand"!

Instructor | Jiaji Peng

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Another Way to Know One's Age, Chinese Zodiac!!!

Learn simple sentences for age, learn to count, and read the Zodiac.

Instructor | Kexin Chen, kexchen@indiana.edu

Peking Opera Face Masks

This presentation aims to introduce the traditional form of Chinese theater, i.e. Peking Opera. Audience will get to know the four major roles and meanings of some basic gestures by watching video clips. In addition, the presenter will show pictures of various masks and explain the character personalities embodied by different colors. Audience will also have the opportunity to draw a face mask on their own.

Instructor | Yingling Bao, yingbao@indiana.edu

Chinese Paper Cutting, Festivals, and Auspicious Words

The presentation provides students with an insight into the culture and tradition of paper-cutting in China. They will learn how to create beautiful paper cut artworks, Chinese characters and patterns, in an enjoyable atmosphere. They will also learn during festivals how Chinese people decorate their houses with paper cuts and what auspicious words Chinese people say to greet people. All students will be guided step by step to create their artwork, experience Chinese culture, and learn basic auspicious words in Chinese.

Instructor | Yung-Yung Chang, yungchan@umail.iu.edu

The Art of Chinese Paper Cutting

An Introduction to Chinese Paper Cutting Arts. And teach students how to do a simple paper-cutting.

Instructor | Lan Yu, ly29@indiana.edu

Let's Sing a Chinese Song

This activity is designed to teach a Chinese love song to students who have no previous background in Chinese. The aim of the activity is to introduce Chinese language and the importance of "moon" in Chinese culture through a song. At the Share Fair, students are immersed in the environment where the song is introduced. The instructor will then teach the song line by line, followed by an explanation on the metaphor of moon and how it is related to Chinese culture. Let's have fun and sing in Chinese!

Instructor | Liya Hao, haoliya@iu.edu; Ying-Sun, sunying@iu.edu; Tzu-I Chiang, tzchiang@indiana.edu

How to Cook Chinese Food?

We are going to give a brief introduction on how to prepare and cook some simple Chinese food, with onsite demonstration, and maybe some hand-on experience for students who are interested.

Instructor | Yongkai Wang, wangyon@indiana.edu; Linna Lam, linnam.j.lam@gmail.com

The Secrets of Chinese Characters

Chinese character writing is always challenging for English speakers. This presentation will help you to understand the writing using visual clues and also learn the meaning behind characters. The presentation will also help you build a connection between character writing, Chinese painting and English calligraphy.

Instructor | Xiaoying Liles

EALC - Japanese

Learn Okinawan Language and Eisa Dance

Join members of the Indianapolis Okinawa YuYuKai to learn about Japan's vibrant southern culture: Okinawa! We'll introduce Uchinaaguchi, one of the islands' many languages, and teach you some of the basic stances and movements of EISA, a powerful and dynamic drum dance, to a song sung in Uchinaaguchi.

Instructors | Kate Schramm, katschra@indiana.edu; Yu-jung Lin, lin41@imail.iu.edu; Hanako Gravia, haeg9@aol.com; Samantha Grunow, manthagrunow@gmail.com; Mineko Grunow, okinawayuyukai@aol.com; Kandeel Javid, kandeel.javid@gmail.com

Introducing myself in Japanese

In this presentation, participants will learn how to write their name in Japanese and basic phrases to introduce themselves. At the end of this session, they will be able to introduce themselves appropriately with a business card.

Instructors | Jun Takahashi, juntaka@umail.iu.edu; Kei Tomita, ktomita@umail.iu.edu

A Journey through Japanese Folk Music

This performance-lecture will take you on a journey throughout Japan, featuring several folk songs and traditional instruments. Students will learn how to sing some songs and historical backgrounds of them.

Instructors | Masatomo Yonezu, myonezu@iu.edu; Ryan Lidster; Molly Jeon

Overview of Kendo

In this presentation, participants will learn basic culture, concepts and techniques of Kendo. Specifically, they will get hand-on guidance on how to use the techniques. In addition, a participant will have an opportunity of dressing Kendo clothing. At the end of this session, they will have basic understanding of Kendo.

Instructor | Kei Tomita, ktomita@indiana.edu

Origami: Paper Folding

Come and see what Origami is and enjoy the traditional Japanese culture! In this session, you will make some origami by yourself after brief explanation.

Instructor | Misako Matsubara, mmatsuba@indiana.edu

EALC-SEAS other Asian Languages

Singlish: Broken English or Badge of Identity?

This session introduces students to Singlish, a variety of English language that contains sprinkles of Hokkien, Malay, and Indian dialects. Snippets of video will be shown to demonstrate its features and use. Students are then invited to identify the standard from of English

Instructor | Siriati Abas, sabas@indiana.edu

Indonesian Wayang (Shadow Puppets)

Wayang (Shadow Puppets) is one of many cultural performances found in Indonesia. In this presentation, audience can learn a short introduction about wayang and Indonesian language.

Instructor | Mateus Yumarnamto, myumarna@indiana.edu

Write your name in Korean on your card!

"Come and get your own card in which your name is written in Korean! Participants will take an idea of the Korean writing system through loan words as well as stamping activities while waiting for their name to be written in Korean."

Instructor | Yunseong Cheon, yuncheon@indiana.edu

Learn Han'gul, the world's best writing system in 30 minutes [Korean]

Han'gul, the Korean Alphabet, is known for its systematic and linguistically sophisticated design and organization principles. It is so easy and thus an adult can learn it in a very short period of time. We will first show a short video clip that explains its historical background and its organizing principles and philosophy, and then give a short instruction. There will be a hands-on practice to write their name in Han'gul. In a separate session that will follow this session, Korean instructors will make a business card with people's name written in Han'gul.

Instructor | Hyo SangLee, hyoslee@indiana.edu

Near East Languages and Cultures(NELC)

Arabic On the Run

"What if you wake up one morning finding yourself in a small village in Upper Egypt?! How will you communicate? Join us to learn enough Arabic to get you home! Come and join us to learn: Greetings/ Ask about well-being/ nationality/ leave taking and more"

Instructors | Iman Alramadan; Zaineb Istrabadi

[Arabic] Dabka Dance

Arab culture has a long history of music from Spain when it was under Arab Muslim rule to China. Join us for folk dancing from Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq. Participants will receive a recording of our favorite Dabka music and songs.