Shadow Days

On-Campus Shadow Days available Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 3, 2024.

World Language Education Shadow Days

Spend time at Bowling Green State University by visiting classes and learn about becoming a World Language teacher!

As a world language teacher, you can have a direct impact on inspiring future generations to be more globally connected in the 21st century. The need for World Language teachers is at an all-time high with teacher shortages in states nationwide. Watch this interview about Dr. Burke's research about the teacher shortage to learn more: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vywj4a4x61k&t=307s

To set up your World Language Shadow visit, email Dr. Brigid Burke at bburke@bgsu.edu.

As part of your Shadow visit, you will have the opportunity to:

• Attend a class during the day with Dr. Brigid Burke where students are learning about teaching world languages
• Attend a world language class during the day (French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, etc.)
• Meet students and professors from the World Language Education Department and World Languages and Cultures Department
• Attend a World Language Educators Organization meeting in the evening and meet World Language Education majors 
• Learn about study abroad opportunities
• Ask lots of questions!

Shadow Visits

Sign up for BGSU WLED Shadow Days this fall on Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 3, 2024 by emailing Dr. Brigid Burke at bburke@bgsu.edu.

If you would like to learn more about general information about BGSU or visit the campus before or after these dates, please sign up for an admissions visit here: visit.bgsu.edu or contact the admissions office at 419-372-2478.

You also can attend Preview Days at BGSU the last Saturday of October or the first Saturday of December. Education Days also occur in mid October and mid November during the week. You can contact Kaylani Othman at 419-372-4183 or kothman@bgsu.edu for exact dates and times of these events. 

For more information about the WL Education program at BGSU, please contact:
Dr. Brigid M. Burke
Program Coordinator, World Language Education
419-372-7324
bburke@bgsu.edu