My first talk in French in a long while was at Fordham University where I was invited to present my new book, Partenaires inégaux : fondations américaines et universités en Afrique (Fondation maison des sciences de l’homme), to students in international relations and French studies.
What is the influence of American foundations on universities in Africa?
By Fabrice Jaumont, Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) – USPC
University of Cape Town, South Africa: $80,902,000
Largest donor: Gates FoundationUniversity of Makere, Uganda: $42,352,000
Largest donor: Rockefeller FoundationUniversity of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa: $28,742,000
Largest donor: Rockefeller FoundationUniversity of Ghana: $19,992,000
Largest donor: Ford FoundationUniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria: $14,162,000
Largest donor: MacArthur Foundation
Cieszę się, widząc nowy polsko-angielski program dwujęzyczny rozpoczynający swoją działalność w PS 71 w Ridgewood, Queens. Jest to drugie tego typu przedsięwzięcie w Nowym Jorku, po programie założonym w PS 34 w Greenpoint na północy Brooklynu, w 2015 roku.
Niedawny artykuł Radia Polska omawia rozwój szkolnych oddziałów dwujęzycznych w Nowym Jorku, a zwłaszcza klas angielsko-polskich w Greenpoint i Ridegwood. Autor tego artykułu wspomina również o mojej książce “The Bilingual Revolution”, której jeden z rozdziałów poświęcony jest otwarciu pierwszego polsko-angielskiego programu w Greenpoint.
Quelle est l’influence des fondations américaines sur les universités en Afrique ?
Par Fabrice Jaumont, Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) – USPC
Université du Cap. Afrique du Sud : 80 902 000 $
Premier donateur : Fondation GatesUniversité Makere. Ouganda : 42 352 000 $
Premier donateur : Fondation RockefellerUniversité de Kwazulu-Natal, Afrique du Sud : 28 742 000 $
Premier donateur : Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUniversité du Ghana, 19 992 000 $
Premier donateur : Fondation FordUniversité d’Ibadan, Nigeria : 14 162 000 $
Premier donateur : Fondation MacArthur
I was thrilled to take part in the Third International Conference on Heritage/Community Languages in Los Angeles (February 16–17, 2018). The conference was organized by National Heritage Language Resource and focused on heritage and community language studies as a multi-disciplinary field. Papers, posters, and panels relevant to heritage language research and pedagogy were presented from the perspective of disciplines that include, but are not limited to, the following: anthropology, education, applied linguistics, linguistics, assessment, policy, bilingualism, psychology, demographics, sociology.
I presented in a panel with Jane Ross (New York University) and Maya Smith (University of Washington), and was honored to represent the FACE Foundation, which has hosted the French Heritage Language Program since 2005. Our talk, entitled “Multiculturalism and Multilingualism: Creative Teaching Techniques in the Heritage Language Classroom,” featured the French Heritage Language Program which has sought to address the needs of underserved French-speaking communities throughout the U.S. With the goal of “making French an asset for new Americans,” the FHLP creates a space where these students can construct their identities as multilingual speakers and learn the value of their various cultural backgrounds. You can download our PowerPoint presentation here: Ross_Smith_Jaumont_NHLRC18
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On March 1, Global Language Project organized a conversation and book signing around my book, The Bilingual Revolution as part of Language Matters, an ongoing series designed to support Global Language Project’s mission of expanding access to world-language education for students in underserved communities. Each breakfast or lunch features a guest speaker who is a business leader or celebrity, followed by a moderated discussion.
Last November, I presented my book The Bilingual Revolution and the importance of bilingual education at The American Library in Paris, an event co-organized with the Association of American Women in Europe. You can read about it here.
Below is the video of my talk, followed by a Q&A [in English]:
Video edited by Sabina Cristian.
La revolución bilingüe: una nueva guía escrita desde la experiencia misma ayuda a padres y educadores a establecer programas educativos bilingües en el sistema escolar estadounidense. La historia de un movimiento local que surgió en Nueva York.
El libro La revolución bilingüe: El futuro de la educación está en dos idiomas, cuenta la historia de un movimiento local que surgió como producto del devoto involucramiento de una serie de padres, educadores y actores de la comunidad que se sintieron motivados y dispuestos a fundar y a apoyar programas bilingües en las escuelas públicas de la ciudad de Nueva York. Continue reading
I was honored to deliver a keynote speech during Language Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. I shared my views on language education and the potential of dual-language immersion programs for our societies.
Monolingualism can be cured. It is the illiteracy of the 21st century. Being bilingual is the new norm and it must start with our youngest citizens by affording them with as many advantages as possible. Bilingual education is a universal good that should be offered to everyone. Dual-language education is a pathway to respect, tolerance, and mutual understanding in our shrinking world.
Lots of interest for The Bilingual Revolution in Los Angeles. I had a great exchange with the participants, and presented my vision for the future of education which calls for the creation of dual-language education programs in every city. I also met with several very active parents and educators who are working towards creating new dual-language programs in Los Angeles.
Fabrice Jaumont 