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Title: California Poised To Track Long-Term English Language Learners
Body: From http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/09/19/04ell_ep.h32.html Calif. Poised to Spotlight ELLs Stalled in Schools by Lesli A. Maxwell September 18, 2012 California is poised to become the first state to unmask the extent to which English-language learners languish in public schools for years without ever reaching fluency. Under a measure that received broad, bipartisan support from the legislature, the state education department would be required to break out and report data annually on long-term English-learners—tens of thousands statewide—for every school district. The measure would also create a common, statewide definition for long-term ELL students. Students at risk of becoming long-term ELLs would also be flagged. The legislation is awaiting action from Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, who has until Sept. 28 to decide whether to sign the bill. Read the full article at http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/09/19/04ell_ep.h32.html?tkn=WQCCf8zf3fvT%2Fmlx%2BSXOgpJG7RMuArYnOKPa&cmp=clp-sb-ascd
Source: Education Week
Inputdate: 2012-09-22 03:12:03
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Title: Global Village Festival This Weekend in Irvine, CA
Body: From http://www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage/default.asp 2012 marks the 11th anniversary of the Irvine Global Village Festival – the City’s largest and most attended community event. Recognized as the best cultural festival in Orange County, Global Village features more than 100 performances on five stages; a line-up of international cuisine guaranteed to transport your taste buds to exotic lands; a bustling international marketplace filled with unique gifts, crafts and textiles; interactive, educational and entertaining cultural displays and demonstrations; a fanciful and vibrant kids village; and a world religions area. This year’s festival will take place this Saturday, September 29th. Visit the festival website for more information: http://www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage/default.asp
Source: Global Village Festival
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Title: Report Summarizes Global Knowledge of US 18-24-year-olds
Body: From http://worldsavvy.org/about/why-need/world-savvy-global-competency-research-results World Savvy, an organization dedicated to global education, has released the results of its Global Competency Poll. The research was conducted online between June 29th and July 6th among 502 high school graduates ages 18-24. The resulting analysis of the poll includes the following points: There is a high demand among young adults for global competency education. Global issues not regularly discussed in high school; knowledge somewhat lacking. Data suggests a relationship between global event discussions in high school and future interests/behaviors. The vast majority of respondents wish their high school curriculum had a more global approach. Read more about the report and download it at http://worldsavvy.org/about/why-need/world-savvy-global-competency-research-results
Source: Global Savvy
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Title: 10 Most Innovative Colleges for Foreign Language Study
Body: Middlebury, the University of Wisconsin, and UCLA are the top 3 of The Best Colleges’ picks for the top colleges for foreign language study. See all ten at http://www.thebestcolleges.org/10-most-innovative-colleges-for-foreign-language-study
Source: The Best Colleges
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Title: Book: Perspectives on Individual Characteristics and Foreign Language Education
Body: From http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/185276?format=G Perspectives on Individual Characteristics and Foreign Language Education Edited by Wai Meng Chan, Kwee Nyet Chin, Sunil Bhatt, and Izumi Published by de Gruyter Overview: Learner characteristics have been at the center of second language acquisition and foreign language education research in response to the puzzling questions: Why are there often large differences in second language (L2) learning achievement and why do many learners, though proficient first language speakers, not succeed in learning a L2? The papers in this book explore and challenge the three key factors in individual difference research: language aptitude, language learning strategies and motivation. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/185276?format=G
Source: de Gruyter
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Title: Call for Proposals: National Chinese Language Conference
Body: From http://sites.asiasociety.org/nclc2013 The National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) provides a high-profile platform for sharing new ideas and best practices in the field of Chinese language teaching and learning, Chinese history and culture, and U.S.–China educational exchange. The 6th annual NCLC is organized by Asia Society and the College Board, in collaboration with 2013 regional partner Primary Source, and will be held in Boston, MA, April 7–9, 2013. The conference will focus on program quality and sustainability, cutting-edge approaches to teaching that incorporate culture, technology, and international exchange, and best practices in the classroom leading to high levels of language proficiency. As part of our commitment to introducing new voices and highlighting the latest developments in the field, the organizers invite you to submit a session proposal and share your ideas and successes. Educators of all subject areas are encouraged to apply. Deadline is October 31, 2012. View the full call for proposals at http://sites.asiasociety.org/nclc2013/program/present-a-session
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Call for Papers: Jil Jadid Conference in Arabic Literature and Linguistics
Body: From http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2013/jiljadid.php The Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin are pleased to announce that they will host the 3rd Annual Jil Jadid Conference in Arabic Literature and Linguistics, a graduate student conference to be held at the University of Texas at Austin, February 21-23, 2013. Abstract Deadline: November 15, 2012 View the full call for papers at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2013/jiljadid.php
Source: University of Texas-Austin
Inputdate: 2012-09-28 01:02:50
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Title: Call for Proposals: 5th Annual Ohio University CALL Conference
Body: From https://sites.google.com/site/oucallconf 5th Annual Ohio University CALL Conference Gaming, Simulation and Mobility in Language Learning April 19, 2013 Submit a proposal at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE1NOGQ0M2VxRFg2ZjdNY2c5LWdfMkE6MA#gid=0
Source: Ohio University
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Title: National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs Annual Conference
Body: The National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP) will hold its annual conference October 26-27, 2012 at the Hilton Crystal City in Arlington, VA. For the past 35+ years, NASILP has helped educators offer Less Commonly Taught Languages at their institutions. The conference covers topics such as program design, budgeting, implementation of new language offerings, student orientation, the role of the Tutor and responsibilities of the Coordinator and Examiner. Here are a few of the presentations: § Scott McGinnis, Defense Language Institute, Washington Office, "The Interagency Roundtable (ILR): A Historical and Current Overview". § J.D.Edwards, American Councils for International Education, "National Language Policies; Past as Prologue". § Craig Christy, University of North Alabama, “A Successful Critical Language Program Reaccreditation”. § Scott Brill, University of Arizona , “Critical Languages Series: New Features and New Devices” § Elizabeth Mazzocco, Five Colleges, Inc., “Standardizing Assessment Criteria for Independent Languages” § Angela Gleason, Yale University, “Incorporating Native Speakers into Independent Language Study” Registration deadline: October 17, 2012, hotel booking deadline: October 12, 2012. You do not need to be a member of NASILP to attend. For more information, please see: http://www.nasilp.net Brill, S. [ILR-INFO] NASILP conference. ILR-INFO listserv (ILR-INFO@FSILIST2.FSI.STATE.GOV, 25 Sep 2012).
Source: ILR-INFO
Inputdate: 2012-09-28 01:07:15
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Title: Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association
Body: From http://africanstudies.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home 55th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association November 29 – December 1, 2012 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, PA “Research Frontiers in the Study of Africa” You can pre-register at http://africanstudies.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=9E03FB90-26B9-564D-D66B771C7C118F7C&Link_ID=C56E9B36-26B9-564D-D66C922279D95641
Source: ASA
Inputdate: 2012-09-28 01:08:12
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