Associate Professor Scott Windham and Assistant Professor Kristin Lange presented in a panel on multi-level language courses. Inspired by a student’s idea, they have started ľĂľĂČČ first and second semester German as one course, i.e. two-course levels in one room. Teaching Elon’s beginning sequence as multi-level courses has boosted the German program’s retention and created a strong sense of community and belonging among our students. Windham and Lange shared details about the developmental process, curriculum, sample assignments and student feedback with a captive audience, as well as highlighted challenges and opportunities that they have experienced with multi-level courses at Elon.

Lange also organized a panel on successful and sustainable outreach strategies at all levels. Lange collaborated with colleagues from Montclair State University, Franklin & Marshall College, and Mahopac High & Mahopac Middle Schools, were they shared outreach initiatives with the audience that successfully connected German learners at all levels, from K-12 to college. Lange’s presentation focused on North Carolina German Day, which Elon hosted in March 2023 and which brought over 250 middle and high school students to Elon’s campus.

Elon’s chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society,  inducted its newest members and celebrated with them on May 5.

Associate Professor Scott Windham and Assistant Professor Kristin Lange welcomed the new inductees and congratulated them on their academic success in German Studies. This year’s inductees showcase the diversity students find in German Studies, both in the multiple fields of study and career opportunities that are represented with them. “Each of you has found their unique path with German Studies, and you have made it your own”, said Assistant Professor Kristin Lange during the ceremony.

The National German Honor Society, known as Delta Phi Alpha, was founded in 1929 and has over 300 chapters in the United States. The society promotes the study of German language, literature and civilization and offers chapter grants and student scholarships. Elon’s chapter, Upsilon Omicron, was founded in 2018.

2021 Delta Phi Alpha Inductees:

Caren Sulexma Aveldañez ’21, Public Health Studies

Cassidy Beal ’21, Cinema & Television Arts

Catherine Howitt ’21, International & Global Studies

Olivia Leggett ’22, Economics

Alexandra Kristin Roberts ’23, International Business Dual Degree

Eliza Hollin Sanders ’21, Creative Writing

There will be holiday card making in different languages, Greek temple building with graham crackers, delicious holiday food, hot chocolate and cider, and a performance by Hannah Strickland. Everyone is invited.