waflt

2025 WAFLT Fall Conference

11/7/2025 - 11/8/2025

F07: Past, Present, Future: Learning Language and Culture Through Authentic Materials
When:
Location:
221ABC
Presenter(s):
Jeanne Schueller, Teaching Professor, UW-Madison; Berit Skogen, Graduate Student, UW-Madison; Clara Vigener, Graduate Student, UW-Madison; Emerson McManus, Graduate Student , UW-Madison; Lowell Ruck, Graduate Student, UW-Madison
Language(s):
German; Less Commonly Taught Languages
Level(s):
All Levels
Seating Capacity:
90
From GDR propaganda to rap music in the German and Nordic context, this session presents scaffolded lessons showcasing how authentic materials help students explore personal interests, think critically, discover linguistic variation, and engage in dynamic and reflective language learning.