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Kari Erica Lie, Ph.D.
Kari Erica Lie, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Home Office
4652 18th Ave S. St. Olaf College
Mpls, MN 55407 1520 St. Olaf Ave.
Tomson Hall 334
(507) 786-8105
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Education
2004-2008 Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, Department of Germanic Studies
Major field: Applied Linguistics, Minor field: Scandinavian Languages
Dissertation Title: Virtual communication: An investigation of foreign language
interaction in distance education. Advisor: Dr. Zsuzsanna Abrams
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 International Summer School- Oslo, Norway
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
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
1994-1996 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, 2007. (includes textbook and workbook)
Sett i gang I: Online audio materials (with Nancy Aarsvold). www.norwords.com
Sett i gang II: Online audio materials (with Nancy Aarsvold). www.norwords.com
Smakebiter av norsk og Norge: An 8 lesson Norwegian language course for adult learners. 2000.
_________: Research and Scholarship
National Standards for the Teaching of Scandinavian Languages. American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Contributor. (In Press).
“Sami heritage language program models: Balancing indigenous traditions and western ideologies
within the Norwegian educational system” Scandinavian Studies, 75: 273-292.
Book review: “Oppdag Språket” by Helge Ridderstrøm NORTANA Newsletter, Spring 2003: 4.
Presentations
Panelist “Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards for First-Year Norwegian”, SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Chicago, Illinois; April, 2011
“Foreign Languages: Your Passport to the World”, Workshop for incoming students at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; Sept. 2010
Panel moderator “Millennium Trilogy”, Nordic Lights Film Festival – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN; November 21, 2010
“Enrollment and Retention of Nordic Languages” SASS (Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies), Seattle, Washington; April, 2010
“Here a click, there a click, everywhere a click-click” Moodle Moot, Edmonton, Canada; April, 2009
“Making foreign language-learning click: A case study of Norwegian at a distance” Seminar for
Linguistic Studies at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; April, 2009
"Student use of Moodle: Here a click, there a click, everywhere a click-click." CILA Seminar at St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN; September, 2008
"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
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
“Sámi 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
2010- Assistant Professor - St. Olaf College
2008-2010 Visiting Assistant Professor - St. Olaf College
2007-2008 Instructor - St. Olaf College
2004-2007 Instructor - University of Texas at Austin
2001-2003 Instructor - St. Olaf College
2001-2003 Instructor - St. Olaf College
1999-2000 Teacher’s Assistant - University of Minnesota
Related Teaching Experience
2003-2008 Instructor of Norwegian- Norwegian Online
1999-2009 Scandinavian Baking Instructor- Edina Community Center (Edina, MN)
1996-2001 Credit Curriculum Facilitator- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
1996-2002 Norwegian Language Instructor- Edina Community Center (Edina, MN)
2000 Credit Teacher- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
1999-2002 Elderhostel Program Instructor- Concordia Language Villages (Bemidji, MN)
Courses Taught at St. Olaf:
English 250: English Language and Linguistics
Norwegian 111: Beginning Norwegian I
Norwegian 112: Beginning Norwegian II
Norwegian 231: Intermediate Norwegian I (FOL-N)
Norwegian 244: The Sámi: Traditions in Transition (ORC, MSG, HSB)
Norwegian 130: Nordic Film (ALS-A)
Media Studies 240: World Cinema (ALS-A, MSG) guest lecturer
Professional Board Positions
Director- Nordic Lights Film Festival – Twin Cities 2008-present
Board Member- Nordic Film Fests in the US Committee 2008- present
Board Member- Norwegian Researchers and Teachers Association of North America (NORTANA) 2005-2011
Professional Memberships
Member- Society for Advancement of Scandinavian Studies (SASS)
Member- Sons of Norway
Member- American Scandinavian Foundation
Fellowships, Honors and Scholarships
2011, 2006, 2003 Norwegian Foreign Ministry Travel Grant recipient
2010 Swedish Council of American (for the Nordic Lights Film Festival)
2009 American Scandinavian Foundation (for the Nordic Lights Film Festival)
2007-2008 University of Texas Dissertation Fellowship
2003 NORTANA International Summer School Stipend recipient
2003 Sons of Norway Heritage Grant recipient
2002 TALC [Technology Across Languages & Cultures] Stipend recipient
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
Service to St. Olaf College
Foreign Language Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee 2008-present
Supervisor of student workers 2008- present
Study abroad advisor to Norway 2009- present
Study abroad advisor to Denmark 2009-2010
Mentor for Visiting Scholar 2009- 2010
Secretary to the Faculty 2008-2009
Service to 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 Film Series Coordinator- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2007)
Scandinavian Undergraduate Program Committee- University of Texas at Austin (2003-2008)
Languages
English: Native, Norwegian: Near-Native, Swedish, Danish: Intermediate comprehension
Basic knowledge of Spanish, German and Old Norse
Basic knowledge of Spanish, German and Old Norse
Computer/ Technical Skills
Proficient in PC & MAC platforms and Moodle (Course Management System)
Experience developing multimedia sof
