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Title: 54th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association
Body: From http://www.africanstudies.org 54th Annual Meeting African Studies Association November 17-19, 2011 The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington DC, USA "50 Years of African Liberation" The ASA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of Africanist scholars in the world. With an average attendance of 1,400 scholars and professionals, the conference offers more than 200 panels and roundtables, scholarly and professional plenary and institutional events, awards and prizes, as well as discussion groups, an international exhibit hall, and an on-demand film to appreciate the teaching, research, and professional results of Africanist scholars and that of their colleagues. The Annual Meeting is held in cooperation with major colleges, universities and museums in different regions of North America and attracts participants from North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Visit the conference website at http://africanstudies.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=0&Link_ID=9E03FB90-26B9-564D-D66B771C7C118F7C
Source: African Studies Associaton
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Title: NYS TESOL 41st Annual Conference
Body: From http://nystesol.org/annualconf NYS TESOL 41st Annual Conference Enhancing English Learning: Connecting Communities Through Collaboration October 28-29, 2011 Marriott Hotel - Melville, NY Register at http://nystesol.org/annualconf
Source: NYS TESOL
Inputdate: 2011-10-09 04:55:28
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Title: Japan Studies Association 18th Annual Conference
Body: From http://www.japanstudies.org/events/JSA2010AnnualConference.html The Japan Studies Association invites you to attend the Eighteenth Annual Japan Studies Association Conference to be held January 5-7, 2012 at Tokai College in Honolulu, Hawaii. It will begin with a light reception on Thursday evening, January 5th at 5:30 pm. For more information go to http://www.japanstudies.org/events/JSA2010AnnualConference.html
Source: Japan Studies Association
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Title: Texas Classical Association Annual Conference
Body: From http://www.txclassics.org The Texas Classical Association is pleased to welcome its members to the campus of the Baylor University for the annual fall conference November 11-12, 2011. The sessions will be held on the Baylor campus beginning Friday afternoon in Morrison Hall with a lecture by keynote speaker Professor John Camp, Niarchos Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College and Director of the Agora Excavations at Athens. He will be giving a talk on the recent results at the Agora excavations on Friday afternoon, and his presentation on Saturday will be on Athens in the Roman period. For more details see the conference web page at http://www.txclassics.org/?page=fallconference
Source: TCA
Inputdate: 2011-10-09 04:57:36
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Title: Workshop: Advancing Oral Proficiency Scores
Body: From http://wli.rutgers.edu/workshops/workshops/details/15-advancing-oral-proficiency-scores Advancing Oral Proficiency Scores November 5, 2011 College Avenue Language Institute/Lab - New Brunswick Presenters: Chinese - Lucy Lee French - Myriam Alami German - Dr. Silke Franco-Wehner Italian - Dr. Emanuele Occhipinti Spanish - Celso Sanchez This interactive workshop will focus on understanding the nuances of the ACTFL OPI levels and employing a variety of activities, exercises, and methods to stimulate conversation and improve your students' ability to speak the target language. This workshop will also help AP teachers challenge their students to produce at higher levels of linguistic proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational) in preparation for the revised AP Language and Culture exam. Learn more and register at http://wli.rutgers.edu/workshops/workshops/details/15-advancing-oral-proficiency-scores
Source: Rutgers University
Inputdate: 2011-10-09 05:17:44
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Title: Williamsburg Workshop: I Came, I Saw, I Clicked: Technology and Online Resources for Latin Teaching
Body: From http://ascaniusyci.org/index.htm I Came, I Saw, I Clicked: Williamsburg Technology and Online Resources for Latin Teaching When: Friday, November 4, 2011 (8:30am - 3:30pm) Where: W-JCC Schools Central Office (Williamsburg, VA) Register by: October 24, 2011 In this workshop, participants will explore innovative new methods for using technology, software, and online resources for: Latin instruction; Latin practice and review activities; and assessment in the Latin classroom. Teachers will gain ideas that are specific to Latin and can be implemented in the classroom immediately. Each participant will sit at his/her own computer station. The presentation style is enthusiastic and supportive, with plenty of opportunity for hands-on interaction by participants, group discussion, and analysis. For full details go to http://www.ascaniusyci.org/teachers/Tech-Wburg.htm
Source: Ascanius
Inputdate: 2011-10-09 05:18:47
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Title: Grant Opportunities from the Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Body: From http://www.jflalc.org/grant_index.html The Japan Foundation Los Angeles also offers grant programs to support K-16 education all over the United States. Fiscal Year 2012-2013’s Program Guidelines for the following programs are now available: Long-term Teacher Training Program Short-term Teacher Training Program Advanced Program for Leading Teachers of Japanese-Language Graduate Program on Japanese Language and Culture (Master’s Course) Japanese Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields Application deadline for all of the above: 12/1/2011 For details on all of these programs go to http://www.jflalc.org/grant_index.html
Source: Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Inputdate: 2011-10-09 05:32:42
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Title: Two Arabic Jobs
Body: Here are two job opportunities for Arabic teaching: --- Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenured or tenure system position in Arabic language learning and teaching. This person will provide strong leadership as the Academic Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are open. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world-renowned study abroad initiatives and the MSU Muslim Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language and culture courses in the Arabic Program, was well as an integrated Arts and Humanities course on Arabic culture. Applicants should submit: updated CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and names of potential referees. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Send all materials to: Thomas Lovik, Arabic Language Teaching Position, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Asian and African Languages, A-614 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1027. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE MICHIGAN STATE HUMAN RESOURCES WEB SITE http://jobs.msu.edu Arabic-L:PEDA:Michigan State Arabic Job. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 7 Oct 2011). --- The Arabic Program at Middlebury College announces an opening for a tenure track position, beginning September 2012. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or ABD and will teach courses in Arabic language (at all levels) and other courses in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics appropriate for the Arabic major. See the full job posting at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3067
Source: Various
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Title: Job: Assistant/Associate Professor, Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities
Body: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Assistant/Associate Professor Biliteracy/Literacy within Latino/a Communities The Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas at San Antonio, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of biliteracy for Latino/a populations to begin Fall 2012, pending budget approval. We seek a scholar with expertise in biliteracy and one or more of the following areas: multiple literacies, bilingualism, classroom-based research, language minority education, or other related areas. The department offers a Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language, a Master of Arts degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, Master of Arts degree in TESL, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mexican American Studies. It also provides undergraduate and graduate programs for teacher certification as well as support courses for other programs in the University. Responsibilities include: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise masters and doctoral degree students, pursue an active research agenda, and contribute to the university and community through service activities. Associate Professor -Required Qualifications: Doctorate with specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy, Education or a closely related area. University teaching experience at the graduate level. Evidence of an established research agenda and strong publication record in biliteracy. Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. -Preferred Qualifications: Directing doctoral student research, record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish, experience conducting research among US/Latino populations. Assistant Professor -Required Qualifications: Doctorate with specialization in Biliteracy, Multiple Literacies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Educational Linguistics, Literacy, Education or a closely related area. Interest in pursuing a research agenda in biliteracy. Doctorate in hand by date of appointment. Evidence of research activity and publication in one or more of the areas listed above. -Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, experience advising graduate students, record of securing research support, proficiency in academic Spanish, experience conducting research among US/Latino populations. Appointment: Starting with the Fall 2012 semester at the level of Associate Professor with tenure or Assistant Professor without tenure. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application: Applicants must submit a letter of application stating the rank applied for, curriculum vitae, two publications or writing samples, and names and contact information (including email) of three referees to: Dr. Lucila D. Ek, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas, 78249-0653. Applications will be accepted by U.S. mail or electronically at Lucila dot Ek at utsa dot edu with subject: “Faculty position in Biliteracy/Literacy for Latino/a Populations.” Applicants selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. A review of applications will begin October 17, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. UTSA is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Hammill, M. Assistant/Associate Professor Job, University of Texas at San Antonio. BILING listserv BILING@asu.edu, 2 Oct 2011).
Source: BILING
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Title: Forbes Insights Study Outlines the Importance of Multilingualism in Business
Body: From http://www.marketwatch.com/story/forbes-insights-study-outlines-the-importance-of-multilingualism-in-business-2011-10-06 Forbes Insights Study Outlines the Importance of Multilingualism in Business Survey shows how language abilities can help companies expand overseas as well as boost productivity, both globally and within the U.S. October 6, 2011. In an increasingly global economy, U.S. companies will perform better by hiring individuals who can communicate in foreign languages and by helping current employees develop language skills, according to a new study released by Forbes Insights (available at http://www.forbes.com/forbesinsights ). "Language Study: Reducing the Impact of Language Barriers" is based on an exclusive survey of more than 100 executives at large U.S. businesses (annual revenues of more than $500 million). According to the study, more than half (65%) of companies surveyed face language barriers that contribute to inefficiency, ineffective collaboration and low productivity, among other factors. Read the full article at http://www.marketwatch.com/story/forbes-insights-study-outlines-the-importance-of-multilingualism-in-business-2011-10-06
Source: Market Watch
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