Community Events

The Modern Foreign Language Education program hosts regular Foreign Language Education Community Events, which are open to all BU faculty, students, alumni, and school districts in the larger Boston community. Our recent series, “What does the research say?” seeks to connect practitioners and researchers to inform teaching practice and policies in our communities.


Dr. Manuela Wagner, “Teaching Languages for Intercultural Citizenship: Advocating for ALL Language Learners” March 30, 2020

Dr. Wagner’s Presentation Slides

Manuela Wagner’s Presentation


Dr. Fernando Rubio, “Foreign Language Proficiency Outcomes K-16: Are We Meeting Expectations?” November 11, 2019

Dr. Rubio’s Presentation Slides


Dr. Hannah Baggett, “Foreign Language Learning for Whom?: A Look at Race, Access, & Expectations,” May 22, 2019

Dr. Baggett’s Presentation Slides


Dr. Richard Sparks, “Foreign language exemptions for students classified as learning disabled: Beliefs, myths, evidence, and best practices,” April 4, 2019

Dr. Spark’s Presentation Slides