2025 African Language Teachers Association (ALTA) Conference

Subtitle: 
African Languages Across Disciplines, Professions, and Communities
Activity Type: 
Conference
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Date: 
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 08:45 to Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 18:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
O'Hara Student Center Dining Room & William Pitt Union
Contact Person: 
Filipo Lubua
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Contact Email: 
lubua@pitt.edu
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The African Language Teachers Association (ALTA) is a professional organization that works to promote the teaching of, and research in, African languages and cultures. ALTA’s annual conferences provide an avenue for teachers, researchers, students, and other stakeholders in the field to meet and share their research, experiences, and best practices while finding ways to improve and promote the teaching of African languages.

The 2025 ALTA Conference will explore the integration of various disciplines, professions, and communities to enhance African language pedagogy. In an increasingly interconnected world, the teaching and learning of African languages must evolve to meet the demands of a diverse and globalized society. Participants will engage in discussions on how to incorporate cultural, social, and professional contexts into language instruction, making learning more relevant and impactful for students. The conference will highlight innovative approaches that connect African language education with other areas of study, such as history, social sciences, health, technology, and the arts. Additionally, it will emphasize the role of community engagement, particularly the involvement of African diaspora communities, in enriching the language learning experience.

By integrating disciplines, professions, and communities, ALTA aims to empower educators to create more holistic, inclusive, and effective African language programs that prepare students to navigate and contribute to the complex realities of the modern world.

Learn more and register: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/alta2025

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Director's Office
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Department of Africana Studies
Department of French & Italian
Department of Linguistics
Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center
Deitrich School of Arts and Sciences
David C. Frederick Honors College
Office of the Provost
School of Education
University Library System
Non-University Sponsors: 
National Resource Center Program (U.S. Department of Education)
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes