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Title: Call for Papers: University of Wisconsin-Madison Classics Graduate Colloquium
Body: From http://apaclassics.org/index.php/apa_blog/apa_blog_entry/cfp_university_of_wisconsin-madison_classics_graduate_colloquium CFP: University of Wisconsin-Madison Classics Graduate Colloquium And Now for Something Completely Different: Transformation and Transcendence in Antiquity Madison, WI; October 5-6, 2012 The organizers invite papers from current graduate students on topics concerning altered states or the concept of change itself. Examples include: Corporeal: metamorphosis, shape-shifting, disguise Psychological: insanity, intoxication and drug use, dreams and visions Divine: prophetic or poetic inspiration, religious ecstasy, apotheosis Political: revolution and regime change, colonization Environmental: natural disasters, landscape development and building projects Material: graffiti, palimpsests, destruction or alteration of works of art Graduate students wishing to present a paper at the colloquium should submit a titled abstract by April 15, 2012. View the full call for papers at http://apaclassics.org/index.php/apa_blog/apa_blog_entry/cfp_university_of_wisconsin-madison_classics_graduate_colloquium
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Title: Call for Papers: Conference on Formal Approaches to Heritage Language
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-359.html Conference on Formal Approaches to Heritage Language Date: 20-Apr-2012 - 21-Apr-2012 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts 'Heritage speakers' have been described by Polinsky and Kagan (2007) as people raised in a home where one language is spoken, but who subsequently switch to another dominant language. This conference aims to explore the formal properties of Heritage Speaker grammars and where they diverge from both native 'baseline' and L2 speaker grammars. The program will also include a workshop on research techniques for heritage languages. Call Deadline: 29-Feb-2012 View the full call for papers at http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-359.html
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Title: Call for Papers: Arizona Working Papers in SLA & Teaching
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-347.html The Arizona Working Papers in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching is a publication of the University of Arizona Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT). The Working Papers were thus conceived as an opportunity for doctoral students in the field of second language studies to experience the publishing process as well as an outlet for established second language researchers to present work in progress. The Arizona Working Papers invites students and scholars in applied linguistics, second language acquisition and teaching, TESOL, and related fields to submit papers to the Arizona Working Papers, 2012, Volume 19. Papers must be research studies (i.e., with data analysis, either involving subjects or corpus data) and should focus on issues related to the following four areas: L2 Pedagogy and Program Administration, L2 Use, L2 Processes, and L2 Analysis. First language studies with relevance to second language acquisition and teaching may also be submitted. Submissions are accepted in English and other widely spoken languages (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, etc). Submission Deadline: February 15, 2012. For further details, visit http://slat.arizona.edu/arizona-working-papers/call-submissions
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Title: 2012 South Carolina Foreign Language Teachers’ Association Conference
Body: From http://www.scflta.org 2012 SCFLTA Conference February 11, 2012 Columbia, SC "Got Connections? Communicate, Collaborate, and Innovate!" Conference workshop information: The focus of the workshops conducted by John De Mado centers on core language acquisition issues: how the human mind creates language, how to assess language performance, how to include more students in the process, distinguishing between ‘proficiency’ and ‘mastery’, the role of ‘error’ in the language acquisition process, literacy, etc. Visit the conference website for more information at http://www.scflta.org/conf_wkshps/Conf%2012/conference2012.html
Source: SCFLTA
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Title: Alabama Association of Foreign Language Teachers Conference
Body: From http://www.aaflt.org The 2012 AAFLT Convention will take place February 3-4 at Auburn University Montgomery. Learn more at http://www.aaflt.org/conference
Source: AAFLT
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Title: 1st Northwest Conference on Japanese Pedagogy
Body: From http://depts.washington.edu/nwjapan/index.html The 1st Northwest Conference on Japanese Pedagogy will be held at the University of Washington on April 21-22, 2012. (http://depts.washington.edu/nwjapan/index.html ) The conference is open to college-level and secondary school teachers. The conference theme is “Current Approaches to Japanese Language Assessment”, with presentations by the following keynote speakers: Dr. Yuri Kumagai (Smith College) and Dr. Shinji Sato (Princeton University) 『社会参加をめざす日本語教育と評価』 Dr. Fumiko Nazikian (Columbia University) 『日本語教育におけるプロジェクト:その目的とアセスメント』 Visit the conference website at http://depts.washington.edu/nwjapan/index.html
Source: University of Washington
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Title: Baden-Württemberg Seminar for American Faculty in German and German Studies 2012
Body: From http://www.fulbright.de/togermany/grants/bw-seminar2012.html The Baden-Württemberg Seminar offers a two-week networking seminar for German instructors of U.S. universities. The seminar is based at Tübingen University but includes visits to other universities in the state. The seminar will take place June 10 - 23, 2012. Please note that the application deadline is tomorrow, January 31, 2012. For full details go to http://www.fulbright.de/togermany/grants/bw-seminar2012.html
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Title: Educational Opportunity: TESOL’s Online Grammar Course "Phrasal Structures and Multiclause Structures"
Body: Educational Opportunity: TESOL’s Online Grammar Course "Phrasal Structures and Multiclause Structures" Dates: Monday, 13 February – Sunday, 11 March 2012 Registration Deadline: Monday, 6 February 2012. Do you feel confident discussing grammar? If not, TESOL has two online courses to help you develop the competence and confidence necessary to discuss grammar in the classroom. These courses will help you identify the structures that are most likely to cause problems for your students and suggest activities for practicing those structures. TESOL: Grammar Course 1 - Phrasal Structures After you take this course, you will be able to define basic grammatical terms identify grammatical structures write teaching plans for grammar points incorporate communicative practice into your teaching plans explain the structure of noun phrases and verb phrases TESOL: Grammar Course 2 - Multiclause Structures After you take this course, you will be able to speak to the use of participial phrases in sentences explain the function of subjunctive mood in hypothetical conditional clauses as well as in its other uses demonstrate the uses of passive voice, transitional phrases, conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs to create cohesion in writing. You will also learn a few tricks to help your grammar lessons run smoothly. Do these sound like the classes you need? Then, register now! Space is limited to 18 students per course. You will earn 4 Continuing Education Units upon completion of each course at no extra charge. If you have any questions, please contact edprograms at tesol dot org or call 703-518-2516 Educational Opportunity: TESOL’s Online Grammar Courses "Phrasal Structures" and "Multicluase Structures". NCELA List (NCELA@HERMES.GWU.EDU, 24 Jan 2012).
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Title: Scholarships for Concordia Language Villages
Body: From http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/index.php For 50 years, Concordia Language Villages, in the North Woods of Minnesota, has been introducing learners to the languages and cultures of our world. Their flagship program focuses on youth ages 7-18, although they continue to expand their offerings. Summer youth scholarships are available for ALL languages. The majority of scholarships are need-based awards. CLV encourage all families, regardless of financial need, to apply. The deadline for most scholarships is February 29, 2012. Find out more about scholarships at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/Registration/scholarships1.php
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Title: Internships at the Center for Applied Linguistics
Body: INTERNSHIP LANGUAGE TESTING DIVISION (LTD) Psychometrics/ Research Team As part of its annual summer internship program, the Center for Applied Linguistics is looking for highly qualified graduate students interested in measurement and assessment issues related to language. The interns will work closely with the Psychometrics/Research team on projects that provide hands-on experience in applying measurement techniques to real-world language assessment issues, and specifically issues in linking assessments. Advanced graduate students may also be able to conduct their own research using CAL data. Interns will be paid a stipend of $5000. The dates for the summer internship are flexible, but should fall between June 1 and August 31, 2012. To apply, submit the following information to the above address ATTN: Intern, LTD/Psych/Research or via e-mail to David MacGregor (dmacgregor at cal dot org): · Detailed resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position · List of relevant courses taken (an official transcript is not necessary) · Dates of availability Deadline for submission for this position: March 8, 2012 Final decisions for the summer intern program will be made by April 2, 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest in applying quantitative skills to language-related issues. For further information on all internship programs at CAL, visit http://www.cal.org/about/internships.html. For questions regarding the Psychometrics/Research internship only, contact David MacGregor (dmacgregor at cal dot org). For questions regarding other internships, contact Phyllis Pointer-Tate (ptate at cal dot org). NOTE: The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States. David MacGregor, Ph.D. Manager, Academic Language Testing Research and Development Team Center for Applied Linguistics 4646 40th St. NW Washington, DC 20016-1859 Direct: (202) 355-1514 CAL: (202) 362-0700 Fax: (202) 362-3740 MacGregor, D. [LTEST-L] Summer internship at the Center for Applied Linguistics. LTEST-L listserv (LTEST-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU, 23 Jan 2012).
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