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Title: 5th Biennial Conference on Task-Based Language Teaching
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-2266.html 5th Biennial Conference on Task-Based Language Teaching October 3-5, 2013 Banff, Alberta, Canada The international task-based language teaching conferences aim to bring together researchers and educators with interests in tasks and task-based language teaching. Plenary Speakers: Martin Bygate (Lancaster University and St. Mary’s University College) Heidi Byrnes (Georgetown University) Patricia Duff (University of British Columbia) Invited Colloquia: TBLT and Teacher Education - Organized by Kris Van Den Branden (Katolieke Universiteit Leuven) The Interface Between TBLT and Content-Based Instruction - Organized by María del Pilar García Mayo (University of the Basque Country) TBLT and Culture - Organized by Lies Sercu (Katolieke Universiteit Leuven) Cognitive Aspects of TBLT - Organized by Roger Gilabert Guerrero (University of Barcelona) and Andrea Révész (Lancaster University) Visit the conference website at http://www.educ.ualberta.ca/tblt2013
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: NYSAFLT Annual Conference Conference: LOTE on the Cutting Edge
Body: From http://conference.nysaflt.org/2013 The New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers’ annual conference will take place October 11-12, 2013, in Buffalo. The theme is LOTE on the Cutting Edge: Meeting the Challenges of Increased Accountability. Visit the conference website to learn more and to register: http://conference.nysaflt.org/2013
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Title: EBWLP Professional Learning Series, 2013 - 2014
Body: From http://blc.berkeley.edu/index.php/blc/post/ebwlp_professional_learning_series_2013_-_2014 California teachers of World Languages, including Heritage Language, are invited to participate in the professional learning programs, Foundations of Effective Language Teaching I and Foundations of Effective Language Teaching II. Applications may be accepted by fax or by mail. The program will be offered on five Saturdays: September 28, October 26, December 7, January 25, and March 1 from 8:00 to 3:30 at the Berkeley Language Center, Dwinelle Hall, on the UC Berkeley campus. Applications are due September 13, 2013, and payment by September 20. Foundations I (no prerequisite): Participants will: · Integrate Common Core Literacy Standards in World Language planning and instruction. · Build a toolbox of effective strategies that engage students and lead to authentic proficiency-based assessments. · Develop instructional units and daily lesson plans that incorporate the California World Language Content Standards. · Learn classroom management techniques that help keep students on task. Foundations II (prerequisite: Foundations I): Participants will: · Strengthen student achievement by incorporating the Common Core Literacy Standards in teaching strategies and lesson design. · Add free web 2.0 tools to engage, inform, and support diverse learners through 21st century technology. · Learn strategies that actively engage diverse learners and build communication skills that lead to increased literacy. · Select and incorporate culturally authentic film and other resources that develop linguistic and cultural competence. · Design a unit in which two or more themes are interwoven to address real-world issues. · Network with colleagues to exchange ideas, materials, concerns, and resources. For more details go to http://blc.berkeley.edu/index.php/blc/post/ebwlp_professional_learning_series_2013_-_2014
Source: Berkeley Language Center
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Title: Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Summer Institute
Body: From http://mafla.org/important_notice/Summer+Institute+2013 MaFLA Summer Institute August 16-18, 2013 Lasell College in Newton, MA Each Summer MaFLA offers its Summer Institute. This professional development opportunity features high-quality presenters in a variety of languages. It is a wonderful summer professional development opportunity that always proves to be enriching and fun for participants. Participants may sign up for one day, two days or all three days. The flexible scheduling makes it easy for everyone to participate. This year MaFLA is proud to offer a Spanish Immersion, a French Immersion, and special Latin Sessions. You must be a MaFLA member to attend the MaFLA Summer Institute. For more details go to https://s08.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=15342501911426468200&PG=1534250182300&Info=
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Title: Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship 2013
Body: From http://www.myfamilytravels.com/Teen_travel_writing For 2013, Family Travel Forum (FTF) and the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) are offering a scholarship to encourage teens to share travel blogs about their communities. The rules of the annual FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship are simple: Submit a blog about your community -- where you live, or a place you identify with -- and why tourists should visit there. Prizes: First Place: $1,000 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $200 25 Honorable Mentions: Travel prizes. 1 Honorary Award for Best Photography 1 Honorary Award for Best Video Applicants must be ages 13-18 and attending grades 8-12 as of June 28, 2013. Graduating seniors are only eligible if you submit your completed travel blog on or before June 28, 2013. Applications will be accepted between April 15, 2013 and July 22, 2013. For full details go to http://www.myfamilytravels.com/Teen_travel_writing
Source: Family Travel Forum
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Title: Position Paper: Inclusion of Language in STEM
Body: From http://www.gala-global.org/inclusion-language-stem Together with JNCL-NCLIS and as part of the American Language Enterprise Advocacy (ALEA), GALA drafted a statement entitled "Languages Are Vital to U.S. STEM Competencies." The statement was submitted at the request of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the White House. In this statement, GALA calls for the U.S. to support and promote the language enterprise as part of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Specifically, they recommend that languages be included in STEM educational policy, that language technology and linguistics research be highlighted, and that language be included in discussions of STEM-related policies on immigration reform, small businesses and other areas. Read the statement at http://www.gala-global.org/inclusion-language-stem
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Title: Five-Part Series on the Indigenous Languages of Montana
Body: An ILAT listserv subscriber recently drew attention to a five part series in the Great Falls Tribune about American Indian languages in Montana. Here are links to the articles: Saving Montana's tribal tongues: Passion for preserving language, culture stirs Native American groups http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20130629/NEWS01/306290017/Saving-Montana-s-tribal-tongues-Passion-preserving-language-culture-stirs-Native-American-groups?nclick_check=1 Shift to English threatens languages http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20130629/NEWS01/306290019/Shift-English-threatens-languages State's native languages diverse http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20130629/NEWS01/306290020/State-s-native-languages-diverse Language revitalization: Ramey Growing Thunder helps preserve native tongues http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013306300003 Bill aids efforts to save native dialects http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20130701/NEWS01/307010009/Bill-aids-efforts-save-native-dialects
Source: ILAT
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Title: Video: Building Sustainable, Long-Lasting Chinese Language Programs for US Schools
Body: Here is a video that explores how public schools in New York City are teaching Chinese by visiting elementary school classes at Fresh Meadows School and middle and high school classes at East-West School of International Studies: http://asiasociety.org/blog/asia/video-building-sustainable-long-lasting-chinese-language-programs-us-schools
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Article: When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking
Body: From http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/world/europe/when-italians-chat-hands-and-fingers-do-the-talking.html When Italians Chat, Hands and Fingers Do the Talking By RACHEL DONADIO June 30, 2013 In Italy, children and adolescents gesture. The elderly gesture. Some Italians joke that gesturing may even begin before birth. “In the ultrasound, I think the baby is saying, ‘Doctor, what do you want from me?’ ” said Laura Offeddu, a Roman and an elaborate gesticulator, as she pinched her fingers together and moved her hand up and down. Isabella Poggi, a professor of psychology at Roma Tre University and an expert on gestures, has identified around 250 gestures that Italians use in everyday conversation. “There are gestures expressing a threat or a wish or desperation or shame or pride,” she said. The only thing differentiating them from sign language is that they are used individually and lack a full syntax, Ms. Poggi added. Read the full article at http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/01/world/europe/when-italians-chat-hands-and-fingers-do-the-talking.html Learn a few Italian hand gestures at http://italian.about.com/od/italianculture/tp/italian-hand-gestures.htm
Source: New York Times
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Title: Italian Language Experiences Unexpected Renaissance at Chicago Middle School
Body: From http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/arlington_heights/ct-tl-arlington-heights-d25-italian-class-enrollme-20130626,0,599409.story Italian language experiences unexpected Renaissance at South Middle School by Sally Ho June 26, 2013 Spanish still may be the runaway favorite for students learning a foreign language in Illinois, but one northwest suburban teacher has nearly quadrupled enrollment for a less ubiquitous language –Italian. Lisa Sasso, an Italian teacher at South Middle School at 400 S. Highland Ave., started the foreign language program in the 2002-03 school year with a $25,000 grant and 40 students. A decade later, Sasso has had a full course load with 120 students and a part-time teacher who takes on 30 more kids. Sasso started in Arlington Heights School District 25 as a French teacher. She saw an advertisement for the Learning for the Future grant and took it to her school principal, who encouraged her to apply. The grant is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was processed through the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago and the non-profit Italidea, according to Roberto Pennazzato, the consulate's education office director. In the metro area, 52 public and private schools offering Italian are connected to Pennazzato's office. The grants are renewable but are meant to be seed money to establish a program at the elementary or middle school level. It's an Italian government effort that dates back to the late 1990s across the globe, consulate officials said. Read the full article at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/arlington_heights/ct-tl-arlington-heights-d25-italian-class-enrollme-20130626,0,599409.story
Source: Chicago Tribune
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