Author Archives: Kusum Knapczyk -SALTA President

“Pedagogical Shifts in LCTLs:Case Studies from AI-Driven Urdu Instruction” Romeena KureishyUniversity of Chicago Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT   Zoom Registration Link:https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/Hv6zJYH5TsKEjsxAJv5xJA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Duolingo is seeking a Senior Learning Designer, Indian Languages to help shape innovative language-learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be a senior language educator and curriculum designer with: Training in linguistics Deep expertise in Hindi Strong knowledge of the cultural and linguistic diversity of India and the broader South Asian region Learn more and applyContinue reading “Job Opportunity: Senior Learning Designer, Indian Languages (Duolingo)”

Date: Friday August 21, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Zoom AI is part of our daily life and is here to stay, quickly transitioning from being a novelty to becoming a useful tool in many contexts, including language pedagogy. Our students are already accustomed to engaging with AI through gamification. The challenge to language instructors nowContinue reading “The Evolving Roles of Generative and Agentic AI in Language Pedagogy”

Dear SALTA members,  Please join me in thanking Vasu Renganathan for his 6 years of service as a SALTA board member, serving as treasurer.  The South Asian Language Teachers Association (SALTA) is now seeking nominations and applications for the position of Treasurer. The Treasurer plays a vital role in supporting the association’s financial health andContinue reading “SALTA Seeking Treasurer 2026”

From Script to Classroom: Using Theatrical Storytelling to Teach Hindi Through Read-Aloud, Interpretation, and Discussion Date April 18th, Saturday, 3 to 4 By Mayuri Raman Nayan Abstract This workshop introduces Hindi teachers to a practical, lesson-based approach to theatrical storytelling. Using a short play script from Rangdarpan as the model text, the session demonstrates howContinue reading “SALTA Workshop for Hindi teachers and South Asian language educators”

The South Asian Language Teachers Association (SALTA) is a non-profit, professional organization registered in the state of Tennessee. Its mission is to advance and improve the study and teaching of South Asian languages and cultures, promote research in linguistics and literatures, support educators, and foster professional collaboration. Jhilmil-America and Hindi Se Pyar Hai are twoContinue reading “Hindi-Urdu Poetry Recitation Competition for all University Students in America.”

Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time  (10:30–11:30 PM India Time)Led by: Dr. Kusum KnapczykLanguage: Hindi-Urdu The story is in Hindi and can also be read in the Roman script, so Urdu readers will be able to read it as well. https://www.hindwi.org/story/ghalat-pate-ki-chitthiyan-yogita-yadav-story About the author Yogita Yadav is an important writer of contemporary Hindi literature.Continue reading “SALTA Monthly Book Club- Yogita Yadav”