Network for Effective Language Learning

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Network for Effective Language Learning (NELL)

The Network for Effective Language Learning (NELL) program is designed to help institutions explore innovative approaches to foreign language learning. In recent years, language study has become a much less common requirement on college campuses than it once was. Few students attain fluency in a foreign language, and the variety of languages offered in most institutions is small. Critical languages such as Arabic and Chinese are frequently unavailable. NELL will allow institutions to investigate a variety of ways to enhance their current foreign language offerings and address these major issues.

Funder: W.M. Keck Foundation

Program Status: The next summer meeting for Network participants will take place on July 13-17, 2009 at Endicott College.

2009 NELL Program Description

2009 NELL Participating Institutions: The following institutions were selected for the 2009 Network through a competitive application process.

Appalachian College Association
Alverno College
Benedictine University
Burlington College/Southern Vermont College
Daemen College
Endicott College
Loras College
Marlboro College
Mount Union College
Prescott College

Previous NELL Resources: View the 2008 Network participants and institutional plans from the 2007 Network.

Independent Newsletter Articles
Winter/Spring 2008: Participants Selected for CIC's NELL Program
Fall 2007: NELL Participants Gain Practical Approaches...
Summer 2007: Teams to Explore Innovative Approaches to Language...
Winter/Spring 2007: Keck Foundation Provides Grant to Strengthen...

Press Release
February 2006: CIC Announces New Keck Foundation Grant for Transforming Language Instruction

If you have questions about the NELL program, please contact Sarah Stoycos, CIC Director of Programs, at (202) 466-7230 or sstoycos@cic.nche.edu.