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Kari Erica Lie
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2004-2008 Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, Department of Germanic
Studies
Major field: Applied Linguistics, Minor field: Scandinavian Linguistics
Dissertation Title: Virtual communication: An investigation of foreign language interaction in distance education. Advisor: Dr. Zsuzsanna Abrams
2003-2004 University of Oslo, Norway
Completed a variety of Norwegian literature, language, and history courses
2003 Oslo International Summer School
Summer seminar for Norwegian language instructors
2002 CARLA Summer Institute, University of Minnesota
Intensive course on second language acquisition
1999-2001 Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, Department of Curriculum & Instruction of Second Languages & Cultures
Thesis Title: Sami heritage language programs: Balancing indigenous traditions
and western ideologies within the Norwegian educational system. Advisor: Dr. Diane Tedick
1998 Educación para todos- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
6-week Spanish language program
1994-96 Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College- Moorhead, MN
Majors: Scandinavian Studies & History, Political Science
1996 Oslo Year Program- Oslo, Norway
Semester abroad program at the University of Oslo
1995 S.U.S.T. [Scandinavian Urban Studies Term]- Oslo, Norway
Semester abroad program focusing on urbanization of Scandinavia
1995 International Summer School- Oslo, Norway
Summer seminar on political science
1993-94 Sagavoll Folkehøgskole- Gvarv, Norway
Academic year program focusing environmental studies
Publications
Publications: Instructional Materials
Sett i gang I: An introductory Norwegian language curriculum (with Nancy Aarsvold). St. Peter, MN: NorWords, 2006. (includes textbook, workbook and glossary)
Sett i gang II: An introductory Norwegian language curriculum (with Nancy Aarsvold). St. Peter, MN: NorWords, 2008. (includes textbook, workbook and glossary)
Sett i gang I: Online audio materials (with Nancy Aarsvold). www.norwords.com
Smakebiter av norsk og Norge: An 8 lesson Norwegian language course for adult learners. Minneapolis, MN: NorWords, 2000.
_________: Refereed Journal Articles
“Sami heritage language program models: Balancing indigenous traditions and western ideologies within the Norwegian educational system” Scandinavian Studies, 75: 273-292.
_________: Book Reviews
Ridderstrøm, Helge “Oppdag Språket” NORTANA Newsletter, Spring 2003: 4.
Presentations
"Student use of Moodle: Here a click, there a click, everywhere a click click." CILA Seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, April, 2002: September, 2008 (forthcoming)
"Sett i gang: Getting started with on-demand printing and self-publishing -- Lulu style." Faculty seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, for Lang. & Lit April, 2008 (with Nancy Aarsvold)
“Going outside of the box: Non-traditional learners of Norwegian” 97th Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Davenport, Iowa, April, 2007 (with Louis Janus).
“Sett i gang: Development and future directions of a new Norwegian curriculum” Germanic Department Lecture Series, University of Texas, March, 2007. “Using the multiple intelligence theory in target language assessment” 95th Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Portland, Oregon, April, 2005.
“Sett i gang: A new novice level Norwegian language curriculum” University of Washington, Scandinavian Department; June, 2003 (with Nancy Aarsvold).
“Focus on Form: A second language acquisition approach used in Sett i gang: a new novice level Norwegian language curriculum.” 93rd Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Minneapolis, Minnesota, April, 2003.
“Using digitized video, photos, and interactive computer exercises to incorporate authentic culture and language into Norwegian courses.” Faculty Seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, April, 2002 (with Nancy Aarsvold).
“Student centered approaches for novice-level second language reading comprehension.” 91st Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Salt Lake City, Utah, April, 2002.
“Sami heritage language programs: Balancing indigenous traditions and western ideologies
within the Norwegian educational system.” 90th Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Chicago, Illinois, April, 2001.
Academic Teaching Experience
2008- Assistant Visiting Professor of Norwegian- St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)
2007-2008 Instructor of Norwegian- St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)
2004-2007 Assistant Instructor of Accelerated Norwegian- University of Texas at Austin 2001- 2003 Instructor of Norwegian- St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)
1999- 2000 Teacher’s Assistant of Norwegian- University of Minnesota
Related Teaching Experience
2003- Instructor of Norwegian- Norwegian Online
1999- Scandinavian Baking Instructor- Edina Community Center (Edina, MN)
1996-1999 Norwegian Language Instructor- Edina Community Center (Edina, MN)
1996-2001 Credit Curriculum Facilitator- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
1997 Credit Teacher- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
1999-2002 Elderhostel Program Instructor- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
Fellowships, Honors and Scholarships 2007 Germanic Studies Van Dusen Scholarship (for teaching) 2007-2008 University of Texas Dissertation Fellowship
2006 & 2003 Norwegian Foreign Ministry Travel Grant
2003 NORTANA International Summer School Stipend
2003 Sons of Norway Heritage Grant
2002 TALC [Technology Across Languages & Cultures] Stipend
2002 Tastemaker, Star & Tribune
2000-2001 Torskeklubben Fellow, University of Minnesota
1998 & 1996 King Olav V Scholarship, Sons of Norway
1996 Astrid G. Cates Scholarship, Sons of Norway
Professional Memberships
American Scandinavian Foundation Austin Chapter, Board member
Norwegian Researchers and Teachers Association of North America (NORTANA), Board member
Society for Advancement of Scandinavian Studies (SASS), Member
Sons of Norway, Member
Involvement at St. Olaf College Secretary to the Faculty (2008-9)
Involvement at the University of Texas
Norsklunsj (weekly Norwegian Conversation Hour)- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007) Scandinavian Film Series Coordinator- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007)
Scandinavian Undergraduate Program Committee- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007)
Languages
English: Native Norwegian: Near-Native
Swedish, Danish: Intermediate comprehension
Computer/ Technical Skills
Proficient in PC & MAC platforms and Moodle (course management system)
Experience developing multimedia software, can write basic HTML
Kari Erica Lie
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2004-2008 Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, Department of Germanic
Studies
Major field: Applied Linguistics, Minor field: Scandinavian Linguistics
Dissertation Title: Virtual communication: An investigation of foreign language interaction in distance education. Advisor: Dr. Zsuzsanna Abrams
2003-2004 University of Oslo, Norway
Completed a variety of Norwegian literature, language, and history courses
2003 Oslo International Summer School
Summer seminar for Norwegian language instructors
2002 CARLA Summer Institute, University of Minnesota
Intensive course on second language acquisition
1999-2001 Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, Department of Curriculum & Instruction of Second Languages & Cultures
Thesis Title: Sami heritage language programs: Balancing indigenous traditions
and western ideologies within the Norwegian educational system. Advisor: Dr. Diane Tedick
1998 Educación para todos- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
6-week Spanish language program
1994-96 Bachelor of Arts, Concordia College- Moorhead, MN
Majors: Scandinavian Studies & History, Political Science
1996 Oslo Year Program- Oslo, Norway
Semester abroad program at the University of Oslo
1995 S.U.S.T. [Scandinavian Urban Studies Term]- Oslo, Norway
Semester abroad program focusing on urbanization of Scandinavia
1995 International Summer School- Oslo, Norway
Summer seminar on political science
1993-94 Sagavoll Folkehøgskole- Gvarv, Norway
Academic year program focusing environmental studies
Publications
Publications: Instructional Materials
Sett i gang I: An introductory Norwegian language curriculum (with Nancy Aarsvold). St. Peter, MN: NorWords, 2006. (includes textbook, workbook and glossary)
Sett i gang II: An introductory Norwegian language curriculum (with Nancy Aarsvold). St. Peter, MN: NorWords, 2008. (includes textbook, workbook and glossary)
Sett i gang I: Online audio materials (with Nancy Aarsvold). www.norwords.com
Smakebiter av norsk og Norge: An 8 lesson Norwegian language course for adult learners. Minneapolis, MN: NorWords, 2000.
_________: Refereed Journal Articles
“Sami heritage language program models: Balancing indigenous traditions and western ideologies within the Norwegian educational system” Scandinavian Studies, 75: 273-292.
_________: Book Reviews
Ridderstrøm, Helge “Oppdag Språket” NORTANA Newsletter, Spring 2003: 4.
Presentations
"Student use of Moodle: Here a click, there a click, everywhere a click click." CILA Seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, April, 2002: September, 2008 (forthcoming)
"Sett i gang: Getting started with on-demand printing and self-publishing -- Lulu style." Faculty seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, for Lang. & Lit April, 2008 (with Nancy Aarsvold)
“Going outside of the box: Non-traditional learners of Norwegian” 97th Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Davenport, Iowa, April, 2007 (with Louis Janus).
“Sett i gang: Development and future directions of a new Norwegian curriculum” Germanic Department Lecture Series, University of Texas, March, 2007. “Using the multiple intelligence theory in target language assessment” 95th Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Portland, Oregon, April, 2005.
“Sett i gang: A new novice level Norwegian language curriculum” University of Washington, Scandinavian Department; June, 2003 (with Nancy Aarsvold).
“Focus on Form: A second language acquisition approach used in Sett i gang: a new novice level Norwegian language curriculum.” 93rd Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Minneapolis, Minnesota, April, 2003.
“Using digitized video, photos, and interactive computer exercises to incorporate authentic culture and language into Norwegian courses.” Faculty Seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, April, 2002 (with Nancy Aarsvold).
“Student centered approaches for novice-level second language reading comprehension.” 91st Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Salt Lake City, Utah, April, 2002.
“Sami heritage language programs: Balancing indigenous traditions and western ideologies
within the Norwegian educational system.” 90th Annual Meeting, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Chicago, Illinois, April, 2001.
Academic Teaching Experience
2008- Assistant Visiting Professor of Norwegian- St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)
2007-2008 Instructor of Norwegian- St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)
2004-2007 Assistant Instructor of Accelerated Norwegian- University of Texas at Austin 2001- 2003 Instructor of Norwegian- St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)
1999- 2000 Teacher’s Assistant of Norwegian- University of Minnesota
Related Teaching Experience
2003- Instructor of Norwegian- Norwegian Online
1999- Scandinavian Baking Instructor- Edina Community Center (Edina, MN)
1996-1999 Norwegian Language Instructor- Edina Community Center (Edina, MN)
1996-2001 Credit Curriculum Facilitator- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
1997 Credit Teacher- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
1999-2002 Elderhostel Program Instructor- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
Fellowships, Honors and Scholarships 2007 Germanic Studies Van Dusen Scholarship (for teaching) 2007-2008 University of Texas Dissertation Fellowship
2006 & 2003 Norwegian Foreign Ministry Travel Grant
2003 NORTANA International Summer School Stipend
2003 Sons of Norway Heritage Grant
2002 TALC [Technology Across Languages & Cultures] Stipend
2002 Tastemaker, Star & Tribune
2000-2001 Torskeklubben Fellow, University of Minnesota
1998 & 1996 King Olav V Scholarship, Sons of Norway
1996 Astrid G. Cates Scholarship, Sons of Norway
Professional Memberships
American Scandinavian Foundation Austin Chapter, Board member
Norwegian Researchers and Teachers Association of North America (NORTANA), Board member
Society for Advancement of Scandinavian Studies (SASS), Member
Sons of Norway, Member
Involvement at St. Olaf College Secretary to the Faculty (2008-9)
Involvement at the University of Texas
Norsklunsj (weekly Norwegian Conversation Hour)- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007) Scandinavian Film Series Coordinator- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007)
Scandinavian Undergraduate Program Committee- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007)
Languages
English: Native Norwegian: Near-Native
Swedish, Danish: Intermediate comprehension
Computer/ Technical Skills
Proficient in PC & MAC platforms and Moodle (course management system)
Experience developing multimedia software, can write basic HTML