Elfe Dona
Director, German Language Program
Associate PRofessor of German
- Ph.D. University of Cincinnati
Office: 336 Millett
Phone Number: (937) 775-2600
E-mail: elfe.dona@wright.edu
Dr. Dona, a native of Austria, is an Associate Professor at Wright State University where she coordinates the German Program and teaches a variety of courses in two departments: Department of Modern Languages and Teacher Education.
Students who wish to study German can select from a wide range of courses: from language, culture, advanced literature, film, linguistics courses to translation and business classes. Students will remain motivated in smaller classes and be involved in German Club activities, service-learning projects and study abroad opportunities. If you are a French or Spanish major and wish to pursue a teaching license and a Master of Education degree, Dr. Dona will be able to inform you about those programs as well as instruct you when taking the methods courses as a graduate student.
Dr. Dona has been the recipient of several university awards such as the “President’s Award for Excellence: Outstanding Instructor Award” (2005), the “Education Abroad Academic Advisor Award” (2009) for promoting study abroad programs and internationalize the WSU campus, and the “Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology Award” (2010) for creatively integrating technology in her teaching. Working collaboratively with other departments (Department of Theatre and Teacher Education), and providing students with 21st century skills that include language skills as well as technology skills is just one of her passions. Offering courses focusing on German-American contributions to the United States or courses of how to do business in German-speaking countries contribute to an expanded view for students who learn to see the world from multiple perspectives and will therefore be better prepared for any area of employment.
Students who are interested in earning a German major or minor can select from a variety of activities that offer them opportunities to practice their language skills outside the classroom:
- Join the German Club! Find more information at www.orgsync.com.
- Get involved in some of the many service-learning projects!
- Join Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society!
Last Updated October 13, 2010