Global English Organization (GEO)

The purpose of the Global English Organiation (GEO) is to provide a forum for discussion of pedagogical and political issues surrounding the teaching and learning of English as a Second Language (ESL). The organization will serve as a resource and focus on professional development through collaboration with colleagues within the university, in other academic settings, in the community and at state, national and international conventions.

Some proposed activities for collaboration include: developing professional networks, sharing job-related information, advocating for non-native speakers of English and seeking opportunities for student research and publishing, guest speaker presentations, among other scholarly activities. The organization strives to forge global communication contacts for both teaching and learning English.

We want to know more about other cultures, countries, customs, and communications. If you would like to participate in activities or join the organization, please contact the Department of Foreign Languages, 378 Hibbard Hall. Also, check out our GEO flyer (Adobe Acrobat document).

Professional Organizations:

• International TESOL, Inc.
• Wisconsin TESOL
• Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction ESL
• U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition