Luciani Ester Tenani
São Paulo State University, Brazil
Luciani Tenani is a full professor at the Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil, where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses about Linguistic Studies. She has been working on and supervising projects in the following topics: phonology and prosody of Brazilian Portuguese, oral and written skills, academic podcasts, and teacher training.
“The [‘Sounds and Knowledge’] COIL project was a remarkable experience that taught me it’s always worth seeking out opportunities for virtual exchange, even when there are barriers that seem insurmountable. I have learned that the powerful potential of COIL’s teaching-learning opportunities lies in the human desire to connect with others.”
Project Information
Project Name: Sounds and Knowledge: Connecting Voices Between Brazil and Angola
Partner: Elizabeth Rodriguez Gonzalez, Instituto Superior Politécnico do Libolo (Angola)
Project Length: 6 weeks
Modality: Asynchronous
Technology Tools Utilized: WhatsApp
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education
Project Summary:
The COIL project titled “Sounds and Knowledge: Connections between Brazil and Angola” project was designed to promote linguistic and cultural exchange among students from Brazil and Angola. This collaborative experience was recorded through a student-created podcast developed during the COIL project. Each episode features a range of voices, as participants not only engaged in meaningful discussions with one another but also conducted interviews within their respective communities on the subjects addressed in the episodes. Through this process, they exchanged insights into the extensive cultural and linguistic diversity of both nations. Click here to listen to “Sounds and Knowledge” on YouTube.
Learning Outcomes:
- Real world relevance and authentic learning
- Cross cultural communication skills