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Title: Article: U.S. Spy Agencies Struggle with Post-9/11 Languages
Body: From http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/19/us-usa-intelligence-language-idUSTRE78I4P820110919 U.S. spy agencies struggle with post-9/11 languages By Tabassum Zakaria September 19, 2011 Despite intense focus on Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East in the last decade, U.S. spy agencies are still lacking in language skills needed to talk to locals, translate intercepted intelligence and analyze data, according to top intelligence officials. The September 11, 2001, attacks prompted a major push for foreign language skills to track militants and trends in parts of the world that were not a Cold War priority. But intelligence agencies have had to face the reality that the languages they need cannot be taught quickly, the street slang U.S. operatives and analysts require is not easy, and security concerns make the clearance process slow-going. Intelligence agencies require more than just a perfunctory grasp to understand cultural meanings and different dialects. "In these very difficult terrorism targets, there's obviously this yearning for native speakers," said Ellen Laipson, president of the Stimson Center, a Washington think tank. "Some of the people you're trying to track are not themselves highly educated so they use a lot of slang, and it's a higher standard than if you were trying to monitor or interact with very elite foreign ministry people of a developed country." U.S. spy agencies are reaching out to first- and second-generation Americans whose heritage would provide the language and cultural understanding quicker than trying to teach someone from scratch. Read the full article at http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/19/us-usa-intelligence-language-idUSTRE78I4P820110919
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Title: Article: U.S. Spy Agencies Struggle with Post-9/11 Languages
Body: From http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/19/us-usa-intelligence-language-idUSTRE78I4P820110919 U.S. spy agencies struggle with post-9/11 languages By Tabassum Zakaria September 19, 2011 Despite intense focus on Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East in the last decade, U.S. spy agencies are still lacking in language skills needed to talk to locals, translate intercepted intelligence and analyze data, according to top intelligence officials. The September 11, 2001, attacks prompted a major push for foreign language skills to track militants and trends in parts of the world that were not a Cold War priority. But intelligence agencies have had to face the reality that the languages they need cannot be taught quickly, the street slang U.S. operatives and analysts require is not easy, and security concerns make the clearance process slow-going. Intelligence agencies require more than just a perfunctory grasp to understand cultural meanings and different dialects. "In these very difficult terrorism targets, there's obviously this yearning for native speakers," said Ellen Laipson, president of the Stimson Center, a Washington think tank. "Some of the people you're trying to track are not themselves highly educated so they use a lot of slang, and it's a higher standard than if you were trying to monitor or interact with very elite foreign ministry people of a developed country." U.S. spy agencies are reaching out to first- and second-generation Americans whose heritage would provide the language and cultural understanding quicker than trying to teach someone from scratch. Read the full article at http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/19/us-usa-intelligence-language-idUSTRE78I4P820110919
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Title: European On-line Language Observatory Launched
Body: From http://www.eunic-brussels.eu/asp/dyn/detailed_1.asp?lang=en&dyndoc_id=98&trsldoc_id= Poliglotti4.eu, the EU co-funded project on multilingualism and language policy, has launched its website today: http://www.poliglotti4.eu. The website will serve as the on-line reference on the practice of multilingualism in Europe, and feature a Language Observatory gathering and disseminating best practice in language policy and language learning. The on-line Language Observatory will collect and present information on: - motivators, scope and practice of multilingualism in various sectors of civil society; - best practice in development and implementation of language policy; - multilingual tools. www.poliglotti4.eu is designed for language learners and teachers, social and public services, civil society as well as policy makers involved in developing language policy. Read the full press release at http://www.eunic-brussels.eu/asp/dyn/detailed_1.asp?lang=en&dyndoc_id=98&trsldoc_id= Access the new project website at http://poliglotti4.eu/en/index.php
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Title: European On-line Language Observatory Launched
Body: From http://www.eunic-brussels.eu/asp/dyn/detailed_1.asp?lang=en&dyndoc_id=98&trsldoc_id= Poliglotti4.eu, the EU co-funded project on multilingualism and language policy, has launched its website today: http://www.poliglotti4.eu. The website will serve as the on-line reference on the practice of multilingualism in Europe, and feature a Language Observatory gathering and disseminating best practice in language policy and language learning. The on-line Language Observatory will collect and present information on: - motivators, scope and practice of multilingualism in various sectors of civil society; - best practice in development and implementation of language policy; - multilingual tools. www.poliglotti4.eu is designed for language learners and teachers, social and public services, civil society as well as policy makers involved in developing language policy. Read the full press release at http://www.eunic-brussels.eu/asp/dyn/detailed_1.asp?lang=en&dyndoc_id=98&trsldoc_id= Access the new project website at http://poliglotti4.eu/en/index.php
Source: European Union National Institutes for Culture
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Title: ‘OMG Meiyu,’ a Breakout Hit Web Show, Schools Chinese in American Slang
Body: From http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/omg-meiyu-a-breakout-hit-web-show-schools-chinese-in-american-slang/2011/09/13/gIQAXeLJTK_story.html?wpisrc=emailtoafriend ‘OMG Meiyu,’ a breakout hit Web show, schools Chinese in American slang By Tara Bahrampour September 14, 2011 A young Chinese woman wanted to know: What is the English word for that gunky yellowish stuff in the corner of her eyes when she wakes up in the morning? She turned to Jessica Beinecke, the 24-year-old host of an online travel video program aimed at young Chinese viewers, and Beinecke responded with a humorous segment for her show, explaining in fluent Mandarin and exaggerated gestures all the icky stuff that comes from the face. The segment, called “Yucky Gunk,” went viral, garnering nearly 1.5 million hits. And all of a sudden a petite blond Midwesterner, who is not Chinese and only began studying the language five years ago, became an iconic translator of American slang for pop-culture-hungry Chinese fans. Read the full article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/omg-meiyu-a-breakout-hit-web-show-schools-chinese-in-american-slang/2011/09/13/gIQAXeLJTK_story.html?wpisrc=emailtoafriend
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Title: ‘OMG Meiyu,’ a Breakout Hit Web Show, Schools Chinese in American Slang
Body: From http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/omg-meiyu-a-breakout-hit-web-show-schools-chinese-in-american-slang/2011/09/13/gIQAXeLJTK_story.html?wpisrc=emailtoafriend ‘OMG Meiyu,’ a breakout hit Web show, schools Chinese in American slang By Tara Bahrampour September 14, 2011 A young Chinese woman wanted to know: What is the English word for that gunky yellowish stuff in the corner of her eyes when she wakes up in the morning? She turned to Jessica Beinecke, the 24-year-old host of an online travel video program aimed at young Chinese viewers, and Beinecke responded with a humorous segment for her show, explaining in fluent Mandarin and exaggerated gestures all the icky stuff that comes from the face. The segment, called “Yucky Gunk,” went viral, garnering nearly 1.5 million hits. And all of a sudden a petite blond Midwesterner, who is not Chinese and only began studying the language five years ago, became an iconic translator of American slang for pop-culture-hungry Chinese fans. Read the full article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/omg-meiyu-a-breakout-hit-web-show-schools-chinese-in-american-slang/2011/09/13/gIQAXeLJTK_story.html?wpisrc=emailtoafriend
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Title: Job Opportunities in Los Angeles: Full-time/ Part-time Lecturer in Japanese-Language
Body: From http://www.jflalc.org/pub_index.html The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) will open a new Japanese-language course in January 2012. With their many years of experience and achievements in Japanese Language Education, they will offer courses based on "JF Standards," which the JF Headquarters in Japan have developed during the past few years. JFLA invites applicants to apply for their Full-time/ Part-time Japanese-language Lecturer Position in Los Angeles and work with them to promote Japanese in southern California. Download more information from http://www.jflalc.org/FTPT.pdf
Source: Japan Foundation – Los Angeles
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Title: Job Opportunities in Los Angeles: Full-time/ Part-time Lecturer in Japanese-Language
Body: From http://www.jflalc.org/pub_index.html The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) will open a new Japanese-language course in January 2012. With their many years of experience and achievements in Japanese Language Education, they will offer courses based on "JF Standards," which the JF Headquarters in Japan have developed during the past few years. JFLA invites applicants to apply for their Full-time/ Part-time Japanese-language Lecturer Position in Los Angeles and work with them to promote Japanese in southern California. Download more information from http://www.jflalc.org/FTPT.pdf
Source: Japan Foundation – Los Angeles
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Title: Free “Why Russian?” Posters from SRAS
Body: The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) recently published two new posters. Some of you have requested more, and some of you have may not have received any yet. Please let me know if you would like any copies, or more copies (no charge whatsoever - please just include your mailing address and how many copies of each poster you would like). The first, "Why Russia," contains a number of thought-provoking facts and visually striking photos to convince readers that the Russian language and study abroad can open doors to intriguing opportunities. The second, SRAS’s "All Programs" poster highlights the range of subjects you can explore in locations across Russia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan. It is, essentially, SRAS’s program search engine in print form which can be posted in your department, Russian club, or classroom. On the back all dates, costs, and other information for all of our programs are listed on one convenient sheet. You can also download the PDF of these posters, as well as other materials, on our site here: http://www.sras.org/sras_posters_published . If you would like any copies, or more copies, please just include your mailing address and how many copies of each poster you would like. Lisa Horner SRAS Program Development 650-206-2209 lhorner at sras dot org http://SRAS.org http://www.facebook.com/SRASFB Horner, L. [SEELANGS] Free "Why Russia" posters. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@bama.ua.edu, 21 Sep 2011).
Source: SEELANGS
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Title: Free “Why Russian?” Posters from SRAS
Body: The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) recently published two new posters. Some of you have requested more, and some of you have may not have received any yet. Please let me know if you would like any copies, or more copies (no charge whatsoever - please just include your mailing address and how many copies of each poster you would like). The first, "Why Russia," contains a number of thought-provoking facts and visually striking photos to convince readers that the Russian language and study abroad can open doors to intriguing opportunities. The second, SRAS’s "All Programs" poster highlights the range of subjects you can explore in locations across Russia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan. It is, essentially, SRAS’s program search engine in print form which can be posted in your department, Russian club, or classroom. On the back all dates, costs, and other information for all of our programs are listed on one convenient sheet. You can also download the PDF of these posters, as well as other materials, on our site here: http://www.sras.org/sras_posters_published . If you would like any copies, or more copies, please just include your mailing address and how many copies of each poster you would like. Lisa Horner SRAS Program Development 650-206-2209 lhorner at sras dot org http://SRAS.org http://www.facebook.com/SRASFB Horner, L. [SEELANGS] Free "Why Russia" posters. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@bama.ua.edu, 21 Sep 2011).
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Title: Russian Film Week in New York City
Body: From http://russianfilmweeknyc.com/about The 11th Annual Russian Film Week returns to the New York City from October 28th through November 4th, 2011. This year’s film selection, curated by the film industry veteran Katie Metcalfe of Future Shorts, will be screened exclusively at Manhattan’s legendary Village East Theater. Throughout the week, cinema lovers will be offered a variety of thought-provoking film entertainment, including action blockbusters, compelling dramas, hilarious comedies and innovative art house projects. Screenings will feature Q&A sessions with the cast and the directors, who are coming to New York City specifically for the Russian Film Week. The event will also feature panels, master classes, conferences, networking events and speaking engagements aimed to strengthen the dialogue between Russian and American filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts. Learn more, see a schedule of screenings, and purchase tickets at http://russianfilmweeknyc.com
Source: Russian Film Week
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Title: Russian Film Week in New York City
Body: From http://russianfilmweeknyc.com/about The 11th Annual Russian Film Week returns to the New York City from October 28th through November 4th, 2011. This year’s film selection, curated by the film industry veteran Katie Metcalfe of Future Shorts, will be screened exclusively at Manhattan’s legendary Village East Theater. Throughout the week, cinema lovers will be offered a variety of thought-provoking film entertainment, including action blockbusters, compelling dramas, hilarious comedies and innovative art house projects. Screenings will feature Q&A sessions with the cast and the directors, who are coming to New York City specifically for the Russian Film Week. The event will also feature panels, master classes, conferences, networking events and speaking engagements aimed to strengthen the dialogue between Russian and American filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts. Learn more, see a schedule of screenings, and purchase tickets at http://russianfilmweeknyc.com
Source: Russian Film Week
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Title: German-American Day Resources
Body: German-American Day is October 6th. Here are a few resource from Langenscheidt: http://www.langenscheidt-education.com/teacher_resource_center_1688.html (scroll down for German-American Day).
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Title: German-American Day Resources
Body: German-American Day is October 6th. Here are a few resource from Langenscheidt: http://www.langenscheidt-education.com/teacher_resource_center_1688.html (scroll down for German-American Day).
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Title: Oktoberfest!
Body: Here are two upcoming Oktoberfest opportunities in Massachusetts: -Oktoberfest at Sam Adams Brewery in Boston, MA, on September 27: http://www.gabc-boston.org -A German-themed road race in Cambridge, MA, on October 2: http://cambridge5k.com Get yourself and your students ready with some Oktoberfest songs: http://www.destination-munich.com/oktoberfest-songs.html Here are some useful websites with pictures, videos, and information about different Oktoberfest celebrations: -http://mediathek.daserste.de/sendungen_a-z/799280_reportage---dokumentation/8238596_oktoberfest-2011--trachten--und-sch-tzenzug-in-m-nc?type=null -http://www.br-online.de/oktoberfest/index.xml Do you know of more Oktoberfests in the United States? Post information in the comments section of our blog.
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Title: Oktoberfest!
Body: Here are two upcoming Oktoberfest opportunities in Massachusetts: -Oktoberfest at Sam Adams Brewery in Boston, MA, on September 27: http://www.gabc-boston.org -A German-themed road race in Cambridge, MA, on October 2: http://cambridge5k.com Get yourself and your students ready with some Oktoberfest songs: http://www.destination-munich.com/oktoberfest-songs.html Here are some useful websites with pictures, videos, and information about different Oktoberfest celebrations: -http://mediathek.daserste.de/sendungen_a-z/799280_reportage---dokumentation/8238596_oktoberfest-2011--trachten--und-sch-tzenzug-in-m-nc?type=null -http://www.br-online.de/oktoberfest/index.xml Do you know of more Oktoberfests in the United States? Post information in the comments section of our blog.
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Title: Classical Latin Texts at the Packard Humanities Institute
Body: From http://apaclassics.org/index.php/apa_blog/apa_blog_entry/site_phi_latin_texts The Packard Humanities Institute has made its database of Classical Latin texts available online at http://latin.packhum.org/index . Click on "Word Search," then click on the symbol next to the "search" button for directions.
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Title: Classical Latin Texts at the Packard Humanities Institute
Body: From http://apaclassics.org/index.php/apa_blog/apa_blog_entry/site_phi_latin_texts The Packard Humanities Institute has made its database of Classical Latin texts available online at http://latin.packhum.org/index . Click on "Word Search," then click on the symbol next to the "search" button for directions.
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Title: 2012 Classical Literacy Exam Announcement
Body: Registration is now open for the 2012 Classical Literacy Exam! This is The Third Annual Classical Literacy Exam; over 800 students participated in the exam last year. The organizers will again be awarding certificates and medals for high achievement. Posted on their site (http://www.abqlatin.org) are the tests and answers from 2011 and 2010 and additional practice sheets. As soon as they finalize the 2012 CLE list of terms, they will post them on the website. ABQ Latin welcomes your questions and suggestions and thanks you for your interest in the CLE and the promotion of the classical literacy. Feel free to contact the CLE Chair, Joseph Malone, (clechair at abqlatin dot org) or Hugh Himwich (himwich at aa dot edu) with any questions you might have. Malone, A. [Latinteach] 2012 Classical Literacy Exam Announcement. Latinteach listserv (Latinteach@nxport.com, 15 Sep 2011). Here is a direct link to information about this exam: http://www.abqlatin.com/classical-literacy-exam
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Title: 2012 Classical Literacy Exam Announcement
Body: Registration is now open for the 2012 Classical Literacy Exam! This is The Third Annual Classical Literacy Exam; over 800 students participated in the exam last year. The organizers will again be awarding certificates and medals for high achievement. Posted on their site (http://www.abqlatin.org) are the tests and answers from 2011 and 2010 and additional practice sheets. As soon as they finalize the 2012 CLE list of terms, they will post them on the website. ABQ Latin welcomes your questions and suggestions and thanks you for your interest in the CLE and the promotion of the classical literacy. Feel free to contact the CLE Chair, Joseph Malone, (clechair at abqlatin dot org) or Hugh Himwich (himwich at aa dot edu) with any questions you might have. Malone, A. [Latinteach] 2012 Classical Literacy Exam Announcement. Latinteach listserv (Latinteach@nxport.com, 15 Sep 2011). Here is a direct link to information about this exam: http://www.abqlatin.com/classical-literacy-exam
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