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Title: New LSA Excellence in Community Linguistics Award
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1790.html The Linguistic Society of America invites nominations for a newly approved award, the Excellence in Community Linguistics Award. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions that members of language communities (typically outside the academic sphere of professional linguists) make for the benefit of their community’s language. The contributions made by awardees may be varied, including, among other things, documentation work with a linguist as a consultant and efforts towards language revitalization. The language may be one spoken anywhere in the world; nominees are not limited to people working in North America. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.linguisticsociety.org/content/call-nominations-excellence-community-linguistics-award The deadline for nominations is July 1.
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Aldeen Foundation 6th Summer Arabic Immersion Program for High School Students
Body: From http://www.aldeenfoundation.org/intropage.php Aldeen Foundation proudly presents: "Stay fit and Healthy" An Arabic Summer Program for High School Students Join Aldeen Foundation 6th Summer Arabic Immersion Program * Introduction to modern Standard Arabic and Arab Culture * Emphasis on functional use of Arabic language and communication * Enhance language skills for Heritage Language Learners (HLL) * Language activities include sports, fitness, nutrition and role playing * Field trip to local gym to enhance the fitness theme and language learning experience * Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily * Program is free for all participants * Students who complete the online and onsite sessions will receive an allowance for mileage and 4 units college credit by Cal State University Who should apply: * Learners with no prior knowledge of the Arabic language * Heritage Language Learners (HLL) who have had some exposure to Arabic within the home setting * Learners who are motivated and enthusiastic about learning Arabic language and culture When: Orientation - Monday, June 17, 2013 from 10 am -12 pm Online Session - June 18 to June 21, 2013 (1 -2 hours daily) Onsite Session - June 24 to July 5, 2013 from 9am-3 pm (except weekends and 4th of July) Where: Aldeen Foundation 651 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 For more information go to http://www.aldeenfoundation.org/intropage.php
Source: Aldeen Foundation
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Title: Arabic Pronunciation Made Easy from Rocket Languages
Body: Rocket Languages offers Arabic Pronunciation Made Easy. This free resource uses web-based voice comparison software to check whether your students are pronouncing words and phrases correctly. Topics include greetings, hobbies, weather, and others. Note that the recordings are in Egyptian colloquial. The pronunciation exercises are available at http://www.rocketlanguages.com/arabic/learn/pronunciation NCLRC Arabic K-12 Bulletin - April 22, 2013. (arabick12@gmail.com, 22 Apr 2013).
Source: NCLRC Arabic K-12 Bulletin
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Title: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Posters Available for Download Soon
Body: From http://www.tolerance.org/asian-pacific-american?elq=dbbd0481eba0493a9ace58a2e58b47e9&elqCampaignId=41 The I Want the Wide American Earth: An Asian Pacific American Story posters will engage and inspire students, regardless of heritage and family history. Additional online education resources include activities and lessons in social studies, creative writing, art and communications (http://www.sites.si.edu/asianpacificamericanposters/?elq=dbbd0481eba0493a9ace58a2e58b47e9&elqCampaignId=41 ) as well as an exhibitor handbook with instructions for mounting, installing and promoting the posters (http://www.sites.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibits/asianPacificAmericans/index.htm?elq=dbbd0481eba0493a9ace58a2e58b47e9&elqCampaignId=41 ) Look to download the posters at http://www.sites.si.edu/asianpacificamericanposters
Source: Teaching Tolerance
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Title: New Website for Medical Language in Hindi-Urdu
Body: From http://hindiurduflagship.org/2012/02/language-for-health Friends and supporters of Hindi Urdu Flagship nationwide gathered in Austin this week to celebrate the launch of a major new website focused on documenting and teaching the specialized language of healthcare in South Asia. Language for Health is the product of three years of substantial collaboration between HUF, The University of Texas at Austin, Columbia University, and New York University. Language for Health aims to develop, integrate, and promote Hindi-Urdu language learning specifically for the healthcare profession. The site provides resources and opportunities to develop communication skills in Hindi-Urdu as it is currently used in the context of healthcare and medicine. Simultaneously, the site aims to expand the training of overall language skills at the advanced level in a comprehensive and innovative manner. The website’s developers have designed and developed a package of educational materials with training and pedagogical guidelines for students entering the field of medicine, as well as for established medical professionals. The learning units presented here are designed with the goal of practicing language at the Advanced and Superior levels. Visit the new website, Language for Health, at http://hindiurduhealth.org
Source: Hindi Urdu Flagship
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Title: Children’s Films from China and Germany in Washington, D.C.
Body: Kids World Cinema: China and Germany Film and Workshop Saturday, 04 May 2013, 2 - 4:30 pm Goethe-Institut Washington This afternoon will present short animated children's films from China and Germany, followed by related craft activities, including creating simple figures from a Chinese paper craft. The films and accompanying craft activities are appropriate for children age 3-9. For more information go to http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/ver/en10929434v.htm
Source: Goethe-Institut
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Title: South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles
Body: The South East European Film Festival will take place May 2-6 in Los Angeles. Visit the film festival’s website at http://www.seefilmla.org/seefest
Source: SEEfest
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Title: Lá Na Gaeilge: A Day of Irish Language
Body: From http://www.marylhurst.edu/academics/schools-colleges-departments/college-arts-sciences/culture-media/irish.html Lá Na Gaeilge: A Day of Irish Language Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9 am to 5 pm Villa Maria Bldg., Marylhurst University The Annual Irish Language Day 'Lá na Gaeilge' — for fluent speakers and absolute beginners — will introduce the delights of the Irish language during courses and workshops at Marylhurst University in Oregon. Activities will be conducted in an encouraging atmosphere with an emphasis on conversation. Participating instructors are experienced in teaching Irish as a second language. Return registration form with payment by May 6, 2013. For full details go to http://www.marylhurst.edu/academics/schools-colleges-departments/college-arts-sciences/culture-media/irish.html
Source: Marylhurst University
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Title: Roman Military Resources
Body: Are you and your students looking for more information about the Roman military? Here are three websites that may help: The BBC has a website appropriate for elementary-aged students (and older): http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/the_roman_army Here are some commands used in the Roman army: http://www.legionsix.org/roman_drill.htm Here is the website of a re-enactment society interested in Roman military and civil life: http://www.romanarmy.net And here is another one: http://www.legiiavg.org.uk
Source: Various
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Title: Resources for Teaching about Daily Routines in Spanish
Body: Here is a collection of resources for teaching about “La Rutina Diaria”: http://spanishplans.org/2013/04/23/resources-for-la-rutina-diaria
Source: SpanishPlans.org
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