leo_van_lier_headshotOver the course of this Spring 2013 semester, linguistic scholars will visit the Institute to speak in honor of the late Leo Van Lier, esteemed professor, colleague, and friend of our community.   These scholars, representing the fields of applied and educational linguistics, will address faculty and graduate students regarding current topics and issues in applied and educational linguistics and in language education.  Join us for the first event in the Leo Van Lier lecture series this Friday, March 1 at 2:00pm where George Bunch will discuss “Pedagogical Language Knowledge: Preparing Teachers for English Learners in the New Common Standards Era”.