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Title: Continuing Education in Germany for German Teachers
Body: The Goethe-Institut offers various continuing education courses for German teachers in its locations throughout Germany: Continuing education seminars on cultural studies, methodology and didactics, and language (http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/fid/deindex.htm ) Language courses to improve your language skills (http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/fid/sem/gus/deindex.htm ) For 2011, applications must be received by the Goethe-Institut Boston by 11/15/2010! More information is available at http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/bos/lhr/sem/en97812.htm
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Title: Continuing Education in Germany for German Teachers
Body: The Goethe-Institut offers various continuing education courses for German teachers in its locations throughout Germany: Continuing education seminars on cultural studies, methodology and didactics, and language (http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/fid/deindex.htm ) Language courses to improve your language skills (http://www.goethe.de/lhr/prj/fid/sem/gus/deindex.htm ) For 2011, applications must be received by the Goethe-Institut Boston by 11/15/2010! More information is available at http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/bos/lhr/sem/en97812.htm
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Title: Monterey Institute: Two Scholarships
Body: Here is information about two scholarships from the Monterey Institute: Betty and David Jones Language Scholarships Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish Application materials must be postmarked by February 1, 2011 The Betty and David Jones Scholarships offer up to 50 full-tuition scholarships for study during the summer 2011 at the Middlebury Language Schools, the Monterey Institute's Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) or the Monterey Institute Intensive English Program. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011. A limited number of top students will receive full scholarships including tuition, room, and board to attend the Middlebury Language Schools. Additional highly qualified students will receive tuition-only scholarships to attend SILP or the Intensive English Program at the Monterey Institute. --- Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian Application materials must be postmarked by February 1, 2011 The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace offer up to 30 full-fellowships, including tuition, room, board, and books to attend Middlebury Language Schools during summer 2011. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011. February 1, 2011 deadline for both scholarships If your language is Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian you are encouraged to apply to both scholarships. To be considered for both you must apply for both scholarships. Learn more about both scholarships at http://www.miis.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships
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Title: Monterey Institute: Two Scholarships
Body: Here is information about two scholarships from the Monterey Institute: Betty and David Jones Language Scholarships Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and Spanish Application materials must be postmarked by February 1, 2011 The Betty and David Jones Scholarships offer up to 50 full-tuition scholarships for study during the summer 2011 at the Middlebury Language Schools, the Monterey Institute's Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) or the Monterey Institute Intensive English Program. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011. A limited number of top students will receive full scholarships including tuition, room, and board to attend the Middlebury Language Schools. Additional highly qualified students will receive tuition-only scholarships to attend SILP or the Intensive English Program at the Monterey Institute. --- Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian Application materials must be postmarked by February 1, 2011 The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace offer up to 30 full-fellowships, including tuition, room, board, and books to attend Middlebury Language Schools during summer 2011. These scholarships are available to students intending to enroll at the Monterey Institute in fall 2011. To be eligible for fellowships, candidates must be admitted to a degree program in international policy, public administration, nonproliferation and terrorism studies, international environmental policy, international business or teaching foreign language for fall 2011. February 1, 2011 deadline for both scholarships If your language is Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian you are encouraged to apply to both scholarships. To be considered for both you must apply for both scholarships. Learn more about both scholarships at http://www.miis.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarships
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Title: Awards of $40,000 for Foreign Language Research
Body: From http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/09/30/awards-of-40000-for-foreign-language-research The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States. * Grant Organization: U.S. Department of Education * Contact URL: http://www2.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2010-3/091710a.html * Eligibility: Institutions of higher education * Grant Deadline: Tuesday November 2nd, 2010 * Grant Value: Approximately 150 awards estimated at $40,000 each
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Title: Awards of $40,000 for Foreign Language Research
Body: From http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/09/30/awards-of-40000-for-foreign-language-research The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States. * Grant Organization: U.S. Department of Education * Contact URL: http://www2.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2010-3/091710a.html * Eligibility: Institutions of higher education * Grant Deadline: Tuesday November 2nd, 2010 * Grant Value: Approximately 150 awards estimated at $40,000 each
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Title: Call for Nominations/Applications for Editorship of The Modern Language Journal
Body: Professor Leo van Lier will be stepping down as editor of The Modern Language Journal effective with the last issue of volume 96 (2012). A new editor will be named effective with the first issue of volume 97 (2013), which goes to press in mid‐ October of 2012. The new editor will begin receiving manuscripts for consideration in July of 2012. Although the term of the appointment is not fixed, the new editor should be willing to commit to a five‐year term. A modest honorarium and budget for office expenses accompany the position. The individual named editor is expected to name his or her own editorial staff, editorial board, and associate editors. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a background in Applied Linguistics / SLA / Foreign Language Education; a strong scholarly record; familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research paradigms; be open to an array of theoretical perspectives; experience in carrying out research on the L2 acquisition of languages other than English. Prior editorial experience not required but a definite plus. Application Procedure: Those interested in being considered for the position should submit as electronic attachment: 1) a letter expressing interest, qualifications, and proposed policies and plans for the MLJ; 2) an up‐to‐date curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of support from the applicant’s dean and / or department chair outlining the institutional support that would be guaranteed the editor, e.g., release time, a part‐time secretary or research assistant. We plan to conduct interviews at AAAL 2011 in Chicago and the 2011 Northeast Conference in Baltimore. The deadline for applications and nominations is February 28, 2011. Search committee: Members of the search committee are James P. Lantolf (chair), Richard Donato, Barbara Lafford, Sally Magnan, Ali Moeller, Guadalupe Valdés Please direct nominations, applications, and inquiries to: Professor James P. Lantolf, Chair MLJ Editor Search Committee 305 Sparks Building The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 Nominations, applications, and inquiries may also be submitted electronically to: JPL7 at PSU dot EDU
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Title: Call for Nominations/Applications for Editorship of The Modern Language Journal
Body: Professor Leo van Lier will be stepping down as editor of The Modern Language Journal effective with the last issue of volume 96 (2012). A new editor will be named effective with the first issue of volume 97 (2013), which goes to press in mid‐ October of 2012. The new editor will begin receiving manuscripts for consideration in July of 2012. Although the term of the appointment is not fixed, the new editor should be willing to commit to a five‐year term. A modest honorarium and budget for office expenses accompany the position. The individual named editor is expected to name his or her own editorial staff, editorial board, and associate editors. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a background in Applied Linguistics / SLA / Foreign Language Education; a strong scholarly record; familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research paradigms; be open to an array of theoretical perspectives; experience in carrying out research on the L2 acquisition of languages other than English. Prior editorial experience not required but a definite plus. Application Procedure: Those interested in being considered for the position should submit as electronic attachment: 1) a letter expressing interest, qualifications, and proposed policies and plans for the MLJ; 2) an up‐to‐date curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of support from the applicant’s dean and / or department chair outlining the institutional support that would be guaranteed the editor, e.g., release time, a part‐time secretary or research assistant. We plan to conduct interviews at AAAL 2011 in Chicago and the 2011 Northeast Conference in Baltimore. The deadline for applications and nominations is February 28, 2011. Search committee: Members of the search committee are James P. Lantolf (chair), Richard Donato, Barbara Lafford, Sally Magnan, Ali Moeller, Guadalupe Valdés Please direct nominations, applications, and inquiries to: Professor James P. Lantolf, Chair MLJ Editor Search Committee 305 Sparks Building The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 Nominations, applications, and inquiries may also be submitted electronically to: JPL7 at PSU dot EDU
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Title: Job: Arabic Lecturer at University of Maryland
Body: Subject to the availability of funding, the Arabic Flagship Program at the School of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at the University of Maryland seeks applicants for a full-time, 12-month position as Lecturer in Arabic, non-tenuretrack, beginning in January 2011 and extending through the academic year 2011 –-2012. Responsibilities include teaching and developing materials for courses in the Arabic Flagship program, primarily in the area of translation and interpretation. Requirements: native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine, and English; an MA or beyond in Arabic language study or related field; successful Arabic teaching record, especially in the areas of translation and interpretation. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in US higher education settings. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit an application letter, current curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference through the University of Maryland online employment application system at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp. For best consideration, please submit materials by November 5, 2010. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 18 Oct 2010).
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Title: Job: Arabic Lecturer at University of Maryland
Body: Subject to the availability of funding, the Arabic Flagship Program at the School of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at the University of Maryland seeks applicants for a full-time, 12-month position as Lecturer in Arabic, non-tenuretrack, beginning in January 2011 and extending through the academic year 2011 –-2012. Responsibilities include teaching and developing materials for courses in the Arabic Flagship program, primarily in the area of translation and interpretation. Requirements: native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine, and English; an MA or beyond in Arabic language study or related field; successful Arabic teaching record, especially in the areas of translation and interpretation. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in US higher education settings. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit an application letter, current curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference through the University of Maryland online employment application system at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp. For best consideration, please submit materials by November 5, 2010. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 18 Oct 2010).
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Title: Editorial: Time to Take a Hard Look at U.S. Linguistic Preparedness
Body: From http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/time-to-take-a-hard-look-_b_756592.html Time to Take a Hard Look at U.S. Linguistic Preparedness by Nataly Kelly October 11, 2010 Last Friday, President Obama announced that Gen. Jim Jones is stepping down as White House national security adviser, to be replaced by Tom Donilon. Changes in staff often serve as opportunities to take a fresh look at longstanding issues. Where should he begin? Language. Read the full editorial at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/time-to-take-a-hard-look-_b_756592.html
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Title: Editorial: Time to Take a Hard Look at U.S. Linguistic Preparedness
Body: From http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/time-to-take-a-hard-look-_b_756592.html Time to Take a Hard Look at U.S. Linguistic Preparedness by Nataly Kelly October 11, 2010 Last Friday, President Obama announced that Gen. Jim Jones is stepping down as White House national security adviser, to be replaced by Tom Donilon. Changes in staff often serve as opportunities to take a fresh look at longstanding issues. Where should he begin? Language. Read the full editorial at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nataly-kelly/time-to-take-a-hard-look-_b_756592.html
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Title: Article: Scores Lag at Cincinnati Language Schools
Body: From http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101009/NEWS0102/10100304/Scores-lag-at-language-schools Scores lag at language schools By Jessica Brown October 9. 2010 Cincinnati Public Schools offers seven foreign languages to elementary school students, making it the only district in Ohio or Kentucky to offer so many languages to kids that young. Its three elementary schools that specialize in foreign language instruction have earned more than $1 million in federal grants as well as a visit last month from Germany's ambassador. One - Fairview-Clifton German Language School - has a waiting list of more than 140 students. Yet most of these sought-after schools fare poorly each year on state academic tests, something that parents admit is a concern. But parents and district officials say test scores don't tell the whole story. "If you just look at the (Ohio) report cards you might not be able to see the benefit of the diversity offered and the references to these multinational corporations that are headquartered in our community," said Janet Walsh, district spokeswoman. Read the full article at http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101009/NEWS0102/10100304/Scores-lag-at-language-schools
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Title: Article: Scores Lag at Cincinnati Language Schools
Body: From http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101009/NEWS0102/10100304/Scores-lag-at-language-schools Scores lag at language schools By Jessica Brown October 9. 2010 Cincinnati Public Schools offers seven foreign languages to elementary school students, making it the only district in Ohio or Kentucky to offer so many languages to kids that young. Its three elementary schools that specialize in foreign language instruction have earned more than $1 million in federal grants as well as a visit last month from Germany's ambassador. One - Fairview-Clifton German Language School - has a waiting list of more than 140 students. Yet most of these sought-after schools fare poorly each year on state academic tests, something that parents admit is a concern. But parents and district officials say test scores don't tell the whole story. "If you just look at the (Ohio) report cards you might not be able to see the benefit of the diversity offered and the references to these multinational corporations that are headquartered in our community," said Janet Walsh, district spokeswoman. Read the full article at http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20101009/NEWS0102/10100304/Scores-lag-at-language-schools
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Title: Article: Back from the Brink: Learning the Yurok Language
Body: From http://www.triplicate.com/20101018110520/News/Local-News/Back-from-the-brink-Learning-the-Yurok-language Back from the brink: Learning the Yurok language Written by Kelley Atherton October 16, 2010 A class of 22 high school students is learning how to speak a language that nearly went extinct. It’s estimated there are about 10 fluent speakers of Yurok, the native language of the tribe. This is the first year the language is being taught at Del Norte High School. Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods teaches Yurok, as do high schools in Humboldt County. Tolowa 1 and 2 have been taught at DNHS for many years. Yurok 2 is in line to start next fall. After the passage of a recent state bill, tribes in California can test their members on their language proficiency and put them on the fast-track to be credentialed to teach that language. The school district has wanted to offer Yurok language classes at the high school, said Superintendent Jan Moorehouse, but there were no credentialed teachers who could speak Yurok. The world is losing many of its indigenous languages, she said. Offering this class to high-schoolers will help efforts to preserve the language, but also show students that they can “have success in both worlds” of school and their culture. Read the full article at http://www.triplicate.com/20101018110520/News/Local-News/Back-from-the-brink-Learning-the-Yurok-language
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Title: Article: Back from the Brink: Learning the Yurok Language
Body: From http://www.triplicate.com/20101018110520/News/Local-News/Back-from-the-brink-Learning-the-Yurok-language Back from the brink: Learning the Yurok language Written by Kelley Atherton October 16, 2010 A class of 22 high school students is learning how to speak a language that nearly went extinct. It’s estimated there are about 10 fluent speakers of Yurok, the native language of the tribe. This is the first year the language is being taught at Del Norte High School. Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods teaches Yurok, as do high schools in Humboldt County. Tolowa 1 and 2 have been taught at DNHS for many years. Yurok 2 is in line to start next fall. After the passage of a recent state bill, tribes in California can test their members on their language proficiency and put them on the fast-track to be credentialed to teach that language. The school district has wanted to offer Yurok language classes at the high school, said Superintendent Jan Moorehouse, but there were no credentialed teachers who could speak Yurok. The world is losing many of its indigenous languages, she said. Offering this class to high-schoolers will help efforts to preserve the language, but also show students that they can “have success in both worlds” of school and their culture. Read the full article at http://www.triplicate.com/20101018110520/News/Local-News/Back-from-the-brink-Learning-the-Yurok-language
Source: The Daily Triplicate, Crescent City, CA
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Title: Indigenous Languages in Colleges and Universities
Body: From http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-indigenous-20101011,0,1180730.story Trying out indigenous languages At UCLA and other schools, some students are forgoing French, Spanish and Chinese to try indigenous Latin American languages such as Zapotec, Mixtec and Quechua. Some leap in for the adventure. Others want to get closer to their roots. Esmeralda Bermudez October 11, 2010 At UCLA and a few other universities, some are pushing aside French, Spanish and Chinese to try rarely offered indigenous Latin American languages such as Zapotec, Mixtec, Aymara and Quechua. Some leap in for the adventure. Others want to get closer to their roots. History and anthropology students sometimes sign up for the sake of research. And then there are the doctors, social workers and teachers who hope to put what they learn to immediate practical use. "Learning standard languages doesn't help you understand the needs of regional areas," said Ramona Perez, director of the Center for Latin American Studies at San Diego State University. "But indigenous languages show you all the diversity we have." Read the full article at http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-indigenous-20101011,0,1180730.story
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Title: Indigenous Languages in Colleges and Universities
Body: From http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-indigenous-20101011,0,1180730.story Trying out indigenous languages At UCLA and other schools, some students are forgoing French, Spanish and Chinese to try indigenous Latin American languages such as Zapotec, Mixtec and Quechua. Some leap in for the adventure. Others want to get closer to their roots. Esmeralda Bermudez October 11, 2010 At UCLA and a few other universities, some are pushing aside French, Spanish and Chinese to try rarely offered indigenous Latin American languages such as Zapotec, Mixtec, Aymara and Quechua. Some leap in for the adventure. Others want to get closer to their roots. History and anthropology students sometimes sign up for the sake of research. And then there are the doctors, social workers and teachers who hope to put what they learn to immediate practical use. "Learning standard languages doesn't help you understand the needs of regional areas," said Ramona Perez, director of the Center for Latin American Studies at San Diego State University. "But indigenous languages show you all the diversity we have." Read the full article at http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-indigenous-20101011,0,1180730.story
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Title: Article: Chinese Aid Boosts Mandarin-Language Instruction in U.S.
Body: From http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/10/06/06chinese_ep.h30.html?tkn=YNWFxfLU6TKhCIuvMa4%2FysZEhLKD3zxVv9Vb&cmp=clp-sb-actfl Chinese Aid Boosts Mandarin-Language Instruction in U.S. By Erik W. Robelen October 5, 2010 With China’s growing power and influence on the global stage, efforts are burgeoning to promote teaching the official Chinese language in U.S. schools. And while those activities are getting help from a variety of sources—including the U.S. government—one key player taking an increased role is the Chinese government itself. Just this year, the Office of Chinese Language Council International—or Hanban, an affiliate of China’s Ministry of Education—committed millions of dollars to help launch several ventures with U.S. schools, including a program in North Carolina to offer Mandarin Chinese classes in 45 public schools and the development of a national network of 100 “exemplary” Chinese-language programs at the K-12 level. Read the full article at http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/10/06/06chinese_ep.h30.html?tkn=YNWFxfLU6TKhCIuvMa4%2FysZEhLKD3zxVv9Vb&cmp=clp-sb-actfl
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Title: Article: Chinese Aid Boosts Mandarin-Language Instruction in U.S.
Body: From http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/10/06/06chinese_ep.h30.html?tkn=YNWFxfLU6TKhCIuvMa4%2FysZEhLKD3zxVv9Vb&cmp=clp-sb-actfl Chinese Aid Boosts Mandarin-Language Instruction in U.S. By Erik W. Robelen October 5, 2010 With China’s growing power and influence on the global stage, efforts are burgeoning to promote teaching the official Chinese language in U.S. schools. And while those activities are getting help from a variety of sources—including the U.S. government—one key player taking an increased role is the Chinese government itself. Just this year, the Office of Chinese Language Council International—or Hanban, an affiliate of China’s Ministry of Education—committed millions of dollars to help launch several ventures with U.S. schools, including a program in North Carolina to offer Mandarin Chinese classes in 45 public schools and the development of a national network of 100 “exemplary” Chinese-language programs at the K-12 level. Read the full article at http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/10/06/06chinese_ep.h30.html?tkn=YNWFxfLU6TKhCIuvMa4%2FysZEhLKD3zxVv9Vb&cmp=clp-sb-actfl
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