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Title: Michigan State Legislator Proposes Eliminating Foreign Language Requirement
Body: From http://michiganradio.org/post/should-michigan-make-learning-foreign-language-optional Should Michigan make learning a foreign language optional? By Steve Carmody February 9, 2013 A bill in the state legislature would drop the foreign language requirement in Michigan high schools. State Representative Phil Potvin dismisses the suggestion that learning a foreign language will better prepare Michigan teens for a globalized economy. He says the requirement has the opposite effect. Potvin says the foreign language requirement pushes kids to drop out of school. Foreign language teachers are criticizing a proposal to drop the foreign language requirement from Michigan’s high school curriculum. Jackie Moase-Burke is a former president of the Michigan World Language Association. She says school children need to learn foreign languages to prepare for their future. Read the full article at http://michiganradio.org/post/should-michigan-make-learning-foreign-language-optional Visit the Michigan World Language Association website at http://mwla.camp9.org
Source: Michigan Radio
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Title: Michigan State Legislator Proposes Eliminating Foreign Language Requirement
Body: From http://michiganradio.org/post/should-michigan-make-learning-foreign-language-optional Should Michigan make learning a foreign language optional? By Steve Carmody February 9, 2013 A bill in the state legislature would drop the foreign language requirement in Michigan high schools. State Representative Phil Potvin dismisses the suggestion that learning a foreign language will better prepare Michigan teens for a globalized economy. He says the requirement has the opposite effect. Potvin says the foreign language requirement pushes kids to drop out of school. Foreign language teachers are criticizing a proposal to drop the foreign language requirement from Michigan’s high school curriculum. Jackie Moase-Burke is a former president of the Michigan World Language Association. She says school children need to learn foreign languages to prepare for their future. Read the full article at http://michiganradio.org/post/should-michigan-make-learning-foreign-language-optional Visit the Michigan World Language Association website at http://mwla.camp9.org
Source: Michigan Radio
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Title: Online Arabic Training Course
Body: From http://www.aldeenfoundation.org/spring2013arabiconline.php Arabic Teachers' Development Online Training 2013 Spring session: March 4th to April 15th 2013 The 5c's in action Best practices in the Arabic language classroom Join the spring course and attend online live classes to learn how to: * Incorporate the 5C's in your classroom * Practice and teach Communication and Culture * Connect the Arabic language to other topics of interest to your students * Help your students compare the Arabic language and culture with their native language and culture * Enable your students to use the Arabic language in authentic community settings * Bring best practices alive in your classroom * Network and build long-lasting professional connections with Arabic instructors worldwide. * Spend about 90 minutes per week, listening to lectures, taking multiple choice quizzes and networking with experts and colleagues. REGISTRATION STARTS: February 20th, 2013 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1st, 2013 For full details go to http://www.aldeenfoundation.org/spring2013arabiconline.php
Source: Aldeen Foundation
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Title: Online Arabic Training Course
Body: From http://www.aldeenfoundation.org/spring2013arabiconline.php Arabic Teachers' Development Online Training 2013 Spring session: March 4th to April 15th 2013 The 5c's in action Best practices in the Arabic language classroom Join the spring course and attend online live classes to learn how to: * Incorporate the 5C's in your classroom * Practice and teach Communication and Culture * Connect the Arabic language to other topics of interest to your students * Help your students compare the Arabic language and culture with their native language and culture * Enable your students to use the Arabic language in authentic community settings * Bring best practices alive in your classroom * Network and build long-lasting professional connections with Arabic instructors worldwide. * Spend about 90 minutes per week, listening to lectures, taking multiple choice quizzes and networking with experts and colleagues. REGISTRATION STARTS: February 20th, 2013 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 1st, 2013 For full details go to http://www.aldeenfoundation.org/spring2013arabiconline.php
Source: Aldeen Foundation
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Title: Arabalicious Has New Resources for Elementary Learners
Body: We reported on the Arabalicious blog a few months ago (http://casls.uoregon.edu/intercom/site/view-article.php?ArticleID=15425 ) The site has recently added over fifty new lessons geared toward primary school learners. See what’s new at http://www.arabalicious.com/primary-resources.html
Source: Arabalicious
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Title: Arabalicious Has New Resources for Elementary Learners
Body: We reported on the Arabalicious blog a few months ago (http://casls.uoregon.edu/intercom/site/view-article.php?ArticleID=15425 ) The site has recently added over fifty new lessons geared toward primary school learners. See what’s new at http://www.arabalicious.com/primary-resources.html
Source: Arabalicious
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Title: Qatar Foundation K-12 Teacher Fellowship Awards
Body: Qatar Foundation International (QFI) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for their Teacher Fellowship Awards. As part of its overall mission to expand and improve the teaching of K-12 Arabic in the United States, QFI is pleased to offer fellowships for current or prospective K-12 teachers. The program is intended to support: 1) Teacher candidates who are pursuing certification in Foreign Language Education in World or Foreign Languages to teach Arabic; 2) Teachers who already are certified in another discipline and are seeking an endorsement to teach Arabic 3) Teachers seeking U.S. certification to teach Arabic through any other recognized means. This program will offset participating teachers tuition and fees for advanced courses in Arabic language and culture needed for certification. In addition some fellows may receive funding for summer study in the Middle East for intensive language study. It will also offset housing fees for *summer programs* that require staying outside the students normal residence. The program will also provide teachers with the opportunity to learn best practices in language education, develop a thorough understanding of Arabic and how to teach it, and augment their passion for the study of Arabic language and cultures and their commitment to educating young people about the peoples and cultures of this important area of the world. You will find the Teacher Fellowship Awards Announcement and Application Form at the following links: http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/Teacher%20Fellows%20Awards.pdf and http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/Teacher_Fellowships_Application_2.pdf Please send the form and all required documents to alci at qfi dot org. The deadline for submission is *March 15, 2013.* The official announcement is on QFI's website: http://www.qfi.org/page/174/5/Opportunities Arabic-L:PEDA:Qatar Foundation K-12 Teacher Fellowship Awards. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 9 Feb 2013).
Source: Arabic-L
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Title: Qatar Foundation K-12 Teacher Fellowship Awards
Body: Qatar Foundation International (QFI) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for their Teacher Fellowship Awards. As part of its overall mission to expand and improve the teaching of K-12 Arabic in the United States, QFI is pleased to offer fellowships for current or prospective K-12 teachers. The program is intended to support: 1) Teacher candidates who are pursuing certification in Foreign Language Education in World or Foreign Languages to teach Arabic; 2) Teachers who already are certified in another discipline and are seeking an endorsement to teach Arabic 3) Teachers seeking U.S. certification to teach Arabic through any other recognized means. This program will offset participating teachers tuition and fees for advanced courses in Arabic language and culture needed for certification. In addition some fellows may receive funding for summer study in the Middle East for intensive language study. It will also offset housing fees for *summer programs* that require staying outside the students normal residence. The program will also provide teachers with the opportunity to learn best practices in language education, develop a thorough understanding of Arabic and how to teach it, and augment their passion for the study of Arabic language and cultures and their commitment to educating young people about the peoples and cultures of this important area of the world. You will find the Teacher Fellowship Awards Announcement and Application Form at the following links: http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/Teacher%20Fellows%20Awards.pdf and http://www.qfi.org/uploads/files/Teacher_Fellowships_Application_2.pdf Please send the form and all required documents to alci at qfi dot org. The deadline for submission is *March 15, 2013.* The official announcement is on QFI's website: http://www.qfi.org/page/174/5/Opportunities Arabic-L:PEDA:Qatar Foundation K-12 Teacher Fellowship Awards. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 9 Feb 2013).
Source: Arabic-L
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Title: Chinese Grammar Wiki Continues To Expand
Body: Last year we described the Chinese Grammar Wiki an associated resources (http://casls.uoregon.edu/intercom/site/view-article.php?ArticleID=13919 ) Over the last year, the wiki has been considerable expanded. Read a description of changes and improvements over the last year at http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2013/02/04/the-chinese-grammar-wiki-is-kicking-ass (unfortunately, the title of the blog post isn’t suitable for many workplaces). The Chinese Grammar Wiki is available at http://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar
Source: Sinosplice
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Title: Chinese Grammar Wiki Continues To Expand
Body: Last year we described the Chinese Grammar Wiki an associated resources (http://casls.uoregon.edu/intercom/site/view-article.php?ArticleID=13919 ) Over the last year, the wiki has been considerable expanded. Read a description of changes and improvements over the last year at http://www.sinosplice.com/life/archives/2013/02/04/the-chinese-grammar-wiki-is-kicking-ass (unfortunately, the title of the blog post isn’t suitable for many workplaces). The Chinese Grammar Wiki is available at http://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar
Source: Sinosplice
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Title: Students Test Chinese Distance Learning Class at Lebanon High School
Body: From http://lebanon-express.com/news/local/students-test-chinese-program-at-lhs/article_8df2398e-7545-11e2-af53-0019bb2963f4.html Students test Chinese program at LHS by Matt DeBow February 13, 2013 “How do you say that again in Chinese?” asked Rainy-Leigh Hiatt, 16, speaking with a University of Oregon graduate student while at Lebanon High School. Hiatt, who is enrolled in the new Chinese distance-learning class, practiced her pronunciation with the UO student across campuses. Other students worked through the Chinese curriculum on computers lined against the wall of the classroom. The Chinese class is offered through a program with the UO Center for Applied Second Language Studies. Kevin Wong, usually the choir director at LHS, wandered the room checking on students to help with technical issues and set up video chats. “I’m not actually their teacher,” Wong explained. The actual teacher is Vicki Yang at Beaverton High School. She emails students’ homework, provides assignments, gives feedback and assigns grades. Read the full article at http://lebanon-express.com/news/local/students-test-chinese-program-at-lhs/article_8df2398e-7545-11e2-af53-0019bb2963f4.html Read a related article at http://democratherald.com/news/local/independent-study/article_857f47a2-6cfc-11e2-8d3f-001a4bcf887a.html
Source: Lebanon Express
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Title: Students Test Chinese Distance Learning Class at Lebanon High School
Body: From http://lebanon-express.com/news/local/students-test-chinese-program-at-lhs/article_8df2398e-7545-11e2-af53-0019bb2963f4.html Students test Chinese program at LHS by Matt DeBow February 13, 2013 “How do you say that again in Chinese?” asked Rainy-Leigh Hiatt, 16, speaking with a University of Oregon graduate student while at Lebanon High School. Hiatt, who is enrolled in the new Chinese distance-learning class, practiced her pronunciation with the UO student across campuses. Other students worked through the Chinese curriculum on computers lined against the wall of the classroom. The Chinese class is offered through a program with the UO Center for Applied Second Language Studies. Kevin Wong, usually the choir director at LHS, wandered the room checking on students to help with technical issues and set up video chats. “I’m not actually their teacher,” Wong explained. The actual teacher is Vicki Yang at Beaverton High School. She emails students’ homework, provides assignments, gives feedback and assigns grades. Read the full article at http://lebanon-express.com/news/local/students-test-chinese-program-at-lhs/article_8df2398e-7545-11e2-af53-0019bb2963f4.html Read a related article at http://democratherald.com/news/local/independent-study/article_857f47a2-6cfc-11e2-8d3f-001a4bcf887a.html
Source: Lebanon Express
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Title: Grants from the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
Body: From http://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle.html The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, has posted information about its grants for 2013 on its website. Among the grants: Japanese Language Contest Grant Deadlines: 3/1/2013, 9/3/2013 Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant Deadlines: 3/15/2013, 9/16/2013 Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese-Language Courses Deadline: 4/10/2013 Japanese-Language Education Grant Deadline: 2 months before the project start date For full details about these and other opportunities go to http://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle.html
Source: Japan Foundation
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Title: Grants from the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
Body: From http://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle.html The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, has posted information about its grants for 2013 on its website. Among the grants: Japanese Language Contest Grant Deadlines: 3/1/2013, 9/3/2013 Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant Deadlines: 3/15/2013, 9/16/2013 Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese-Language Courses Deadline: 4/10/2013 Japanese-Language Education Grant Deadline: 2 months before the project start date For full details about these and other opportunities go to http://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle.html
Source: Japan Foundation
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Title: Simplified News in Northern European Languages
Body: An FLTEACH listserv user recently listed several useful websites for listening to and reading the news in slowed down or simplified language, in several different Northern European languages. Here are some of his suggestions: For Swedish: http://sverigesradio.se/sida/default.aspx?programid=493 and http://www.8sidor.se For Norwegian: http://www.klartale.no and http://www.klartale.no/podcast/prog1 For Finnish: http://yle.fi/selkouutiset and http://areena.yle.fi/radio/1832025/#/play For Dutch: http://www.wablieft.be/krant/online-krant and http://www.wablieft.be/krant/kleine-wablieft Widergren, P. [FLTEACH] Klartext. News in Simplified Swedish and the like. FLTEACH listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 14 Feb 2013).
Source: FLTEACH
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Title: Simplified News in Northern European Languages
Body: An FLTEACH listserv user recently listed several useful websites for listening to and reading the news in slowed down or simplified language, in several different Northern European languages. Here are some of his suggestions: For Swedish: http://sverigesradio.se/sida/default.aspx?programid=493 and http://www.8sidor.se For Norwegian: http://www.klartale.no and http://www.klartale.no/podcast/prog1 For Finnish: http://yle.fi/selkouutiset and http://areena.yle.fi/radio/1832025/#/play For Dutch: http://www.wablieft.be/krant/online-krant and http://www.wablieft.be/krant/kleine-wablieft Widergren, P. [FLTEACH] Klartext. News in Simplified Swedish and the like. FLTEACH listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 14 Feb 2013).
Source: FLTEACH
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Title: Database of Summer 2013 Programs in Russian, Slavic, and other East European Languages
Body: A list of domestic summer programs in Russian, Slavic, and other East European languages is available at http://www1.american.edu/research/CCPCR/Summer%20programs.htm If your would like to add information about your program, you can send it to the e-mail address at the top of the above website.
Source: American University
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Title: Database of Summer 2013 Programs in Russian, Slavic, and other East European Languages
Body: A list of domestic summer programs in Russian, Slavic, and other East European languages is available at http://www1.american.edu/research/CCPCR/Summer%20programs.htm If your would like to add information about your program, you can send it to the e-mail address at the top of the above website.
Source: American University
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Title: Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute
Body: From http://www.creeca.wisc.edu/cessi The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) offers intensive Central Eurasian language courses alongside a cultural enhancement program which introduces students to the rich world of Central Eurasian history and culture. The Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia (CREECA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host CESSI in the summer of 2013 from June 17 to August 9. In summer 2013, they will offer instruction in first- and second-year Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Scheduling of classes is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Please apply to CESSI as early as possible to help ensure that your class will be offered. Other Central Eurasian languages may be added to this list if there is enough interest. Please contact the CESSI program coordinator if you are interested in studying a language not listed above. For full details go to http://www.creeca.wisc.edu/cessi
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Title: Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute
Body: From http://www.creeca.wisc.edu/cessi The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) offers intensive Central Eurasian language courses alongside a cultural enhancement program which introduces students to the rich world of Central Eurasian history and culture. The Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia (CREECA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host CESSI in the summer of 2013 from June 17 to August 9. In summer 2013, they will offer instruction in first- and second-year Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Scheduling of classes is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Please apply to CESSI as early as possible to help ensure that your class will be offered. Other Central Eurasian languages may be added to this list if there is enough interest. Please contact the CESSI program coordinator if you are interested in studying a language not listed above. For full details go to http://www.creeca.wisc.edu/cessi
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
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