TalkAbroad & E-Portfolios: Interview With Professor Annette Scavillo

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Professor Annette Scavillo | P30

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Our host, Alexis Osipovs, chats with Professor Annette Scavillo from the Department of World Languages and Cultures on her use of telecollaborative conversations using the TalkAbroad platform. She combines this powerful tool in her French and German courses with e-Portfolios and students' reflective learning processes.
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This Global Life: Interview with ODU Student Julius Clark | P49 15:42

18 weeks ago15:42

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The World Cultural Studies degree program at ODU shapes leaders and thinkers fluent in intercultural understanding and global collaboration. In this episode from our series, This Global Life, Dr. Lee Slater welcomes ODU student, Julius Clark. Julius is a student preparing for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree in World Cultural Studies and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In this episode, Dr. Slater and Julius discuss the global lives of students today and their creative paths to address world issues. This interview was recorded at an earlier date in Spring 2024. Send us a text…

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This Global Life: Panel Discussion on Human Rights Around the Globe with Dr. Lee Slater | P48 1:08:30

42 weeks ago1:08:30

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LLChat is pleased to welcome Dr. Lee Slater as host of our new series, This Global Life. In our first episode to the series, Dr. Slater welcomes panelists Dr. Waqar Azeem (Binghamton University), Ms. Nimisha Sinha (Binghamton University), and Dr. Lopamudra Basu (University of Wisconsin-Stout). The goal of this conversation is to explore how cultural forms of bearing witness intervene in the politics and technologies of human rights around the globe. For more information on this discussion, please refer to the following links: 1. Art Title: Installation Artist: Mahwish Chishty Source: https://www.mahachishty.com/new-projects#/the-reaper/ 2. Art Title: Stealth Artist: Mahwish Chishty Source: https://www.mahachishty.com/drone-art-series 3. Art Title: ME: Portraiture in the Age of Facial Recognition Artist: Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox Source: https://kathrynbrimblecombeart.blogspot.com/2021/04/me-portraiture-in-age-of-facial.html 4. Art Title: Drone: Enduring Presence (Meta Landing) Artist: Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox Source: https://kathrynbrimblecombeart.blogspot.com/2017/09/drone-enduring-presence-meta-landing.html Send us a text…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Émilie Rivard | P47 39:38

43 weeks ago39:38

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We are joined today by our guest, Émilie Rivard, a beloved Québécoise writer of over 100 children’s and young adult books such as Really and Truly , Ma vie autour d’une tasse John Deere , Le bonheur au bout de la laisse, C’est ma maman!, Petite plante deviendra monstre, et sur le pot les Zétoiles! Terreur dans la classe de sixième, Le raton terrible, Spag, Marcher sur une ligne de trottoir, ça jamais !, Le Bas-Saint-Laurent, Atchoum, les mensonges ! and countless other delightful and charming works. She has also written for magazines and television. Her novel 1ère avenue won the Prix Jeunesse des libraires in 2018 Rivard studied creative writing at Université Laval in Quebec City and focused her writing on imagination and creativity. She writes regularly for Les Explorateurs. Our deep appreciation to Dr. Peter Schulman for hosting this episode. Send us a text…

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Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe | Interview with Dr. Peter Schulman | P46 31:42

46 weeks ago31:42

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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Schulman back to LLChat as a guest on our series, Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe. Professor Schulman participated in a grant-funded research project at ODU to explore virtual reality with his advanced-level students. He seamlessly integrated the ImmerseMe lessons into his Business French course for students to practice in real-world scenarios. Listen to the details of his experience and what he believes is a game changer for learning and teaching world languages. Our thanks to Joelle Ghosn for her expertise in hosting this interview. Send us a text…

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Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe | Interview with Kimberly McKinnis | P45 28:23

49 weeks ago28:23

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We welcome Kimberly Mckinnis to our series on Virtual Reality for World Languages and Cultures Using ImmerseMe where she will share her experiences on emerging technologies to learn French. Professor McKinnis is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Art at Old Dominion University and Lake Taylor High School, as well as a member of the glass studio team at the Chrysler Museum of Art. She holds an M.F.A. in Art (Exhibition Design) from California State University in Fullerton, California. In her studio practice, she utilizes a variety of media including silver, glass, video, and performance. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and has been featured in publications such as the annual New Glass Review by the Corning Museum of Glass. Professor McKinnis is the winner of the Silver Global Citizen Award for the 2023 ImmerseMe Cup and was at the top 9% of over 1,750 competitors worldwide! Our gratitude goes to Ayat Yousef for expertly hosting this episode. Send us a text…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Warren Warsaw | P44 22:31

52 weeks ago22:31

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We continue our LLChat podcast series on TalkAbroad and an interview with Professor Warren Warsaw. He is an Adjunct Instructor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Old Dominion University and is the World Languages Department Chairman at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia. Our appreciation to Ayat Yousef for hosting this episode with Mr. Warsaw. Send us a text…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Travis Wiggins | P43 29:00

1 year ago29:00

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Welcome to LLChat! It is a pleasure to return to our popular series on TalkAbroad and e-Portfolios with our guest, Travis Wiggins. Travis studied Game Design at Old Dominion University with a minor in Japanese. He has had a love of the Japanese culture since childhood. This interview was recorded during the fall 2023 semester. Our thanks to Ayat Yousef for her hosting talents. Send us a text…

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Hispanic Poets & Writers | Interview with Enid López Reed | P42 26:58

1 year ago26:58

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Welcome to LLChat's new series, Hispanic Poets and Writers ! Our special guest for this first episode is Enid López Reed. She is the author of Kachi (2023), Cuentos de mi tierra: Puerto Rico (2022), El sueño de un marino (2022), and Borikén - 1493 (2022). Maria Gomez from Old Dominion University's Department of World Languages is our host. This interview is in Spanish. Send us a text…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Michel Audette, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | P41 24:11

1 year ago24:11

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We are joined today by our special guest, Dr. Michel Audette, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Old Dominion University. Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Audette earned his Bachelor's degree in Engineering at McGill University, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at the École Polytechnique and, later, his Ph. D in Biomedical Engineering at McGill University in Montréal. In his research, he prioritizes medical simulation, surgery planning, and the potential of robotic surgery. Alongside recent publications on brain simulation and STEM education through 3D printing workshops, he has authored conference papers and articles on medical imaging and simulation. His work has brought him to three continents with French, Japanese, and German speaking cities. Many thanks to our talented hosting team, Alexis Osipovs and Ayat Yousef! Send us a text…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Jay Walker - Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics | P40 56:36

1 year ago56:36

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We are delighted to interview Dr. Jay Walker, Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Old Dominion University, where his fields of interest are Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, and the Economics of Education. Dr. Walker received his B.S. in Economics and Finance from Arkansas Tech University and a MBA from the University of Mississippi. He worked professionally as an analyst in the insurance and retail industries. Following his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Memphis, he taught at Niagara University in western New York state prior to joining Old Dominion University. In his interview, Dr. Walker shares his travel experiences "with a purpose," the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award, e-Portfolios, and living in Chile, Mexico, Japan, and China! We are grateful to Alexis Osipovs for such an engrossing interview. Send us a text…

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French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries | Interview with Renée Anne Louprette | P39 1:01:17

2 years ago1:01:17

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We are delighted to kick off our new season of LLChat with our series, French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries. Our guest, Renée Anne Louprette, is an internationally renowned organist associated with distinguished music programs in New York City, the Arts at Trinity Wall Street, the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. She is Assistant Professor of Music at Bard College. She has directed the organ program at Rutgers University, served as a faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, and is director of the National Competition in Organ Improvisation for the American Guild Organists. Louprette has performed with the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, Voices of Ascension, Clarion Music Society, American Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Dance Project, Disney Hall in Los Angeles, and the Oratorio Society of New York. She was awarded a Premier Prix - mention très bien from the Conservatoire National de Région de Toulouse, France and a Diplôme Supérieur in organ performance from the Centre d’Etudes Supérieures de Musique et Danse de Toulouse. We are grateful to our magnificent team of hosts, Dr. Peter Schulman and Alexis Osipovs. Send us a text…

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Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe | Interview with Joelle Ghosn | P38 23:52

2 years ago23:52

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Our interview with Joelle Ghosn, a student of French and Spanish at Old Dominion University, offers an in-depth view on how ImmerseMe and virtual reality made an impact while learning French. Jo is a senior in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and also studies ASL, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Italian, and Korean in their free time. After college, Jo plans on working in international or immigration law and living abroad. They are passionate about learning languages to help connect people past language and cultural barriers. Our phenomenal host for the interview is Ayat Yousef! Send us a text…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Zhongtang Ren | P37 16:06

2 years ago16:06

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ODU attracts the best and brightest scholars from around the world. Their contributions as leading educators and researchers make our community increasingly globalized. ODU has a time-honored tradition of providing a diverse and welcoming community where we learn from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. International faculty are helping to make ODU a world class institution of higher education. We want to get to know them better. It is an honor to welcome Dr. Zhongtang Ren to our new series, ODU Faculty Speak World Languages! Dr. Ren is a Master Lecturer of Chinese in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. His research interests are student and teacher epistemological beliefs in different cultures, different domains, and different learning environments. In 2017, he received the prestigious Robert L. Stern Excellence in Teaching Award at Old Dominion University. Our sincere thanks to our host, Wayne Chan. He is an exceptionally talented and multilingual student of Asian Studies and International Studies, '22. Wayne prepared the transcript from this interview. Send us a text…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Laura Delbrugge, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters | P36 21:03

2 years ago21:03

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It is with great enthusiasm that we kick off the New Year and our new series with the Dean of ODU's College of Arts and Letters, Dr. Laura Delbrugge ! LLChat Podcast is honored to have her as our first guest to this series, ODU Faculty Speak World Languages . Dr. Delbrugge earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish from Central College in Iowa and her master's degree and doctorate in Spanish from The Pennsylvania State University. Her primary research focuses on Spanish medieval literature and includes three scholarly editions of works first published by Andrés de Li between 1492 and 1494 and "A Scholarly Edition of the Gamaliel." Dean Delbrugge has demonstrated her commitment to expanding student opportunity, success and affordability. She makes advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and support for all students her priorities. We welcome Dean Delbrugge to to Old Dominion University and to the LLChat Podcast! Send us a text…

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Language Learning Apps, Tools, and Platforms: Interview with Joe Dale | P35 1:01:30

2 years ago1:01:30