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NYS Court Interpreter Internship Program (Spring 2025)
The NYS Court System announced a change in the internship schedule on 2/14/2025. The original announcement had 4/11 as the first day of the program, but the program begins on 4/4 now. There will be no meeting on 4/18. The LaGuardia’s orientation moved to 3/28 accordingly. We are pleased to announce that ELA and CCPD […]
Peer Advising for ELA Options & Majors (Fall 2024 Session II)
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 […]
CUNY Teaching Award in 2024: Prof. Michele de Goeas-Malone
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 […]
NYS Court Interpreter Internship Program (Fall 2024)
Please note the first (Sept – Oct) session of the Fall 2024 internship program was canceled by the NYS Court System. The second (Oct – Nov) session will take place as scheduled. If you applied for the first session, please consider joining the second session instead. We are pleased to announce that ELA and CCPD […]
Spanish-English Legal Interpreting (non-credit) course at LaGuardia Community College in Fall 2024
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 […]
Summer On-Campus Job Opportunity for Summer 2024 ($20/hour plus $10 lunch voucher)
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 […]
Language Career Fair with CCPD (5/7/2024)
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 […]
Examining Gender and Migration through North African / Maghribi Film (6/6/2024)
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, […]
Language Career Fair with CCPD (5/7/2024)
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 […]
PSC-CUNY Grants 2024-2025 awardees
The following two ELA faculty were awarded the PSC-CUNY Research Award 2024-2025. The PSC-CUNY Research Award program seeks to enhance the University’s role as a research institution, further the professional growth and development of its faculty, and provide support for established and junior scholars. Kenneth Yin: Representation of Indigenous Nanai Culture in the Works of […]
