Her SPAN 329 students practice using language skills professionally by writing bilingual children’s books.

“When I teach a language, I hope I do more than teach grammar and vocabulary,” said Luoyi Cai, teaching associate professor in the department of Asian and Middle Eastern studies. “I hope to open a new horizon of possibilities for my students.” 

Hundreds of Tar Heels are sharpening their language skills on campus by connecting with students abroad through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses.