LibGuides: World Language Week: Home

March 31-April 6, 2019

Nebraska Department of Education World Languages Week
World Language Week celebrates the teaching and learning of world languages in the state of Nebraska. Nebraska has a long heritage of multilingualism from Swedish Oakland to German from Russia in Lincoln and Czech in Wilbur. Twentieth century immigration enriched Nebraska with more languages such as Spanish, Karen, Arabic, Bosnian, and Vietnamese.
Nebraska also relies on languages to promote enterprise and build global relationships. Nebraska has long known that language has the power to make one college, career, and civic ready.

New Titles to Celebrate Our Diversity

Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
Call Number: REALISM FIC KHO
ISBN: 9780525552963
Publication Date: 2018-08-28
The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya; Elizabeth Weil
Call Number: 921 WAM
ISBN: 9780451495327
Publication Date: 2018-04-24
Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday by Natalie C. Anderson
Call Number: HISTORICAL FIC AND
ISBN: 9780399547614
Publication Date: 2019-01-15
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Call Number: REALISM FIC THO
ISBN: 9780062498564
Publication Date: 2019-02-05
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
Call Number: ROMANCE FIC MAF
ISBN: 9780062866561
Publication Date: 2018-10-16

How One High School Celebrates...

Telling Our Stories

Telling All Americans' Stories - National Park Service

Discussion Starters

Newsela article: Teacher Pushes Her Students to be United, Not Divided, by Language

Global Activities

The Global Goals
In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone.
The Global Oneness Project
Welcome to the Global Oneness Project. We believe that stories play a powerful role in education. Founded in 2006, as an initiative of Kalliopeia Foundation, we bring the world's cultures alive in the classroom using stories as a pedagogical tool for growing minds. Committed to the exploration of cultural, environmental, and social issues, we offer a rich library of multimedia stories comprised of award-winning films, photo essays, and articles. Companion curriculum and discussion guides are also available. All for free.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. The Center presents over 700 events and creates the opportunity for thousands more through its art museum, library, genealogy center, and educational resources. The NHCC is a division of the State of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is further supported by the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation.
National Museum of African American Culture & History
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture.
Omniglot
Study the Aztec alphabet and more with this online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages.
Scholastic
Celebrate hispanic culture — and diversity in general — by studying the Mayan alphabet, dancing to the merengue, or adopting an international sister city. There are 24 ideas to get you started.
Smithsonian Heritage and History Month Events
Celebrate our nation's rich cultural heritage and history by joining us for vibrant performances, lectures, and family activities in honor of federally recognized heritage and history months.
World Hello Day Information and Activities
November 21 is World Hello Day. It began in 1973 to promote peace between Egypt and Israel. There are now 180 countries involved in the attempt to foster peace throughout the world, and letters supporting the effort have been written by people such as John Glenn, Colin Powell, Kofi Annan, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Featured Databases

Biography Reference Bank via NebraskAccess This link opens in a new window
Wilson’s largest biography database has combined the in-depth, original profiles of Wilson Biographies Plus Illustrated, plus the thorough periodicals coverage of Biography Index, full-text articles, page images, and abstracts from the complete range of Wilson databases (including biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, or obituaries). With links to every article focused on any individual in nearly every WilsonWeb database, Biography Reference Bank offers a breadth and depth of information you’ll find in no other biography database. It covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images!
CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Links students to country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture. In-depth reports covering 200+ countries, the United States, and Canada
eLibrary This link opens in a new window
Offers more than 2,000 full-text sources, with improved functionality, and a fun and easy-to-use search interface. Includes magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips.