International Education Week

"Once Upon a Time in Anatolia," Projections Film Series

7 p.m. Nov. 12, 2012
SSB Auditorium

(NR)

As part of the St. Charles Community College International Film Series, David Cirillo will host a screening of award-winning director Nuri Bilge Celan’s film, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. A guest speaker will offer brief information about an upcoming group study trip to Turkey.

This film is a detective fiction set in Anatolia, Turkey. Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan won Best Director at Cannes in 2008. He accepted the award by saying, "I dedicate this award to my beautiful and lonely country, which I love passionately." Like his other films, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia utilizes photographic shots of the starkly beautiful Anatolian steppes. The existential storyline pulls audiences in with the complex and messy pursuit of answers to questions about the randomness of life.

This International Education Week event is free and open to the public. Free popcorn will be provided by the International Club, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Learn more about "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" at IMDb.com.

Hosted by Virginia Guneyli, associate professor of English and literature. Co-sponsored by the Global Education and Multicultural Programming Committee.

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Study Abroad in Cannes

11 a.m. Nov. 13, 2012
SSB Auditorium

International Education Week seminar.

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"Babies," Projections Film Series

7 p.m. Nov. 13, 2012
SSB Auditorium

(PG)

This International Education Week event is free and open to the public. Free popcorn will be provided by the International Club, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Learn more about "Babies" at IMDb.com.

Hosted by Paul Roesler, professor of political science. Co-sponsored by the Global Education and Multicultural Programming Committee.

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Culture Shock: Adjusting to Life in America

10 a.m. Nov. 14, 2012
SSB Auditorium

English as a Second Language (ESL) student panel, an International Education Week event.

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International Jeopardy

Noon Nov. 14, 2012
SC Plaza Bistro

International Education Week event.

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"Reggae Brittania," Projections Film Series

7 p.m. Nov. 14, 2012
SSB Auditorium

(NR)

This International Education Week event is free and open to the public. Free popcorn will be provided by the International Club, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Learn more about "Reggae Brittania" at bbc.co.uk.

Hosted by Michael Kuelker, professor of English and literature. Co-sponsored by the Global Education and Multicultural Programming Committee.

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Why Singapore Math?

8:30 a.m. Nov. 15, 2012
SSB Auditorium

As K-12 districts across this country, as well as the rest of the world, are upgrading their math curricula, many, including Wentzville locally, are adopting Singapore math. Why, and with what results? Simply put, districts’ math test scores go up when they adopt Singapore math, and students report that math is fun and interesting. 

Singapore math first gained international attention when Singapore students placed first in both math and science in fourth and eighth grades on international tests. That kind of success is difficult to ignore, so math curriculum developers started asking what Singapore math is and why it is so successful.

Dr. Joyce Lindstrom asked the same questions. After reading, attending several Singapore math workshops and visiting Wentzville schools, she spent a month in Singapore attending workshops and observing classrooms. Since her return, she has been enthusiastic about sharing what she has learned with anyone who will listen. If you are a student, parent and/or curious individual, join us to learn about where Singapore math came from and why it is hitting the U.S. school districts in a tidal wave.

International Education Week event.

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Holidays Around the World

11 a.m. Nov. 15, 2012
SC Plaza Bistro

Enjoy the food and culture of the international students at SCC! This International Education Week event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Multicultural Programming Committee.

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"Lemon Tree," Projections Film Series

7 p.m. Nov. 15, 2012
SSB Auditorium

(NR)

This International Education Week event is free and open to the public. Free popcorn will be provided by the International Club, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Learn more about "Lemon Tree" at IMDb.com.

Hosted by Laura El-Chehade, adjunct professor of Arabic. Co-sponsored by the Global Education and Multicultural Programming Committee.

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