We are pleased to announce that ELA and CCPD will host the Court Interpreter Internship Program in Spring 2025, in collaboration with the NYS Unified Court System. This internship will be a great opportunity for students interested in using their bilingual skill for careers related to language justice in law, justice, and public service.

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Peer advising services are available for students interested in ELA majors and options. If you’re seeking guidance on class scheduling, exploring career or transfer options, or navigating academic resources, schedule an appointment with peer advisor Sharay Diarrassouba.

Majors and Options Supported by Peer Advising

• Deaf Studies
• Japanese Option
• International Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Spanish-English Translation Major

Peer advising provides comprehensive support across several areas:

• Assistance with scheduling classes using the Schedule Builder
• Help in navigating educational and institutional platforms such as:
  • CUNY Blackboard
  • Navigate 360 App
  • E-Portfolio
  • LaGuardia Website

Appointment Scheduling

Students can schedule an appointment with peer advisor Sharay Diarrassouba. Sharay is available during the following office hours for the Fall Session 2 (2024/2025):

• Tuesday: 12 PM – 2 PM
• Wednesday & Thursday: 10 AM – 2 PM

Contact Information

To schedule an appointment, reach out via:

• Email: [email protected]

For added convenience, students can scan a QR code (not included) to directly schedule an appointment.

Professor Michele de Goeas-Malone in the Education and Language Acquisition Department received a CUNY Teaching Award for 2024-2025. This recognition honors her commitment to teaching excellence and student success. Prof. de Goeas-Malone attributes her success to mentors who believed in her potential. Her teaching style, characterized by connection and engagement, is highly evaluated for inspiring future educators. See the college’s press release at https://www.laguardia.edu/news/professor-michele-de-goeas-malone-to-receive-cuny-teaching-award-in-march/ for more information.

https://www.laguardia.edu/news/professor-michele-de-goeas-malone-to-receive-cuny-teaching-award-in-march/

We are pleased to announce that ELA and CCPD will host another round of the Court Interpreter Internship Program in Fall 2024, in collaboration with the NYS Unified Court System. This internship will be a great opportunity for students interested in using their bilingual skill for careers related to language justice in law, justice, and public service.

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The “Spanish-English Legal Interpreting” course at LaGuardia Community College is designed for individuals aspiring to become court interpreters. It covers interpreting techniques, legal terminology, and provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, specifically in preparation for the Court Interpreter Exam for the New York State Unified Court System. To enroll, candidates must pass a screening exam and demonstrate proficiency in both English and Spanish. The course is scheduled from August 17, 2024, to October 19, 2024, and will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The cost of enrollment is $1,125, with a payment plan option available. For more information or to register for the required screening, contact (718) 482-5481 or email [email protected]. More details can be found on the course website.

The Reading Program (https://www.laguardia.edu/communication-skills-and-reading-lab/) is seeking student tutors for its summer course, CSE120: Reading the Biography. There are two sections of the course, and the ideal candidates are academically ambitious students with strong reading and writing skills. The class runs from July 1 to August 1, 2024, from 9 am to 1 pm, four days a week. Tutors will be paid at least $20 per hour plus a daily $10 LaGuardia food voucher. Interested students should contact Prof. Jose Fabara, the Director of the Reading Program, at [email protected].

https://www.laguardia.edu/communication-skills-and-reading-lab/

The Language Career Fair will feature guests who will share information about their career paths. They will discuss their fields, personal journeys, and how they relate to languages other than English.

– Learn how the knowledge of a second language increases your marketability
– Meet presenters from a variety of fields

This event is a collaboration between the Department of Education & Language Acquisition and the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD).

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Examining Gender and Migration through North African / Maghribi Film will take place on June 6, 2024, at LaGuardia Community College. The workshop aims to provide community college faculty with insights into North African culture and history through Amazigh film, emphasizing themes like indigeneity, women’s knowledge, migration, and cinematic expression. Participants will engage in discussions, group work, and brainstorming sessions to integrate these themes with their curricular goals. The workshop includes preparatory materials, a thematic bibliography, and a teaching module draft, with follow-up online support. Participants will receive a $150 stipend for their participation. Sign up at https://forms.gle/sMckyuCKvU67jkSk6.

• Title: Examining Gender and Migration through North African / Maghribi Film
• Date: Thursday June 6, 2024
• Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
• Place: LaGuardia Community College (31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101)
• URL: https://forms.gle/sMckyuCKvU67jkSk6

Join us at the annual Language Career Fair on Tuesday, May 7th from 2:00pm – 4:30pm at E-111. The fair is designed to provide students with industry information on how the knowledge of a second language increases their marketability. We are excited to have speakers and organizations from a variety of industries. Students are encouraged to RSVP on Career Connect under Workshops < Language Career Fair.

Career Connect: https://laguardia-csm.symplicity.com/calendar/index.php?

For questions about the fair or any other events, please contact the Center for Career & Professional Development at (718) 482-5235 or [email protected] or Habiba Boumlik at [email protected].