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Title: Article: UCLA’s Heritage Language Resource Center Focuses on Teenagers
Body: From http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2013/08/12/14429/program-keeps-lesser-used-languages-alive-by-teach Program keeps lesser-used languages alive by teaching immigrants' kids Deepa Fernandes August 12, 2013 Christina Deirmenjian is on a mission to learn all she can about her cultural heritage. Born in San Francisco and raised in Los Angeles, the 17-year-old began her summer with a two week trip back to her parent’s native homeland of Armenia. Her twin sister and two brothers had other summer plans, so Deimenjian and her father went alone. Upon returning from what she described as an “incredible” experience the high school senior threw herself into a five-week intensive Armenian language course at UCLA. It’s a unique class run by the university's Heritage Language Resource Center. Rather than focus on Spanish or French, the program is meant to keep lesser-known languages alive among the children of immigrants. Among the languages taught: Hindi-Urdu, Persian, Russian and Arabic. All of them target teenagers. Read the full article at http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2013/08/12/14429/program-keeps-lesser-used-languages-alive-by-teach
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Title: Article: UCLA’s Heritage Language Resource Center Focuses on Teenagers
Body: From http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2013/08/12/14429/program-keeps-lesser-used-languages-alive-by-teach Program keeps lesser-used languages alive by teaching immigrants' kids Deepa Fernandes August 12, 2013 Christina Deirmenjian is on a mission to learn all she can about her cultural heritage. Born in San Francisco and raised in Los Angeles, the 17-year-old began her summer with a two week trip back to her parent’s native homeland of Armenia. Her twin sister and two brothers had other summer plans, so Deimenjian and her father went alone. Upon returning from what she described as an “incredible” experience the high school senior threw herself into a five-week intensive Armenian language course at UCLA. It’s a unique class run by the university's Heritage Language Resource Center. Rather than focus on Spanish or French, the program is meant to keep lesser-known languages alive among the children of immigrants. Among the languages taught: Hindi-Urdu, Persian, Russian and Arabic. All of them target teenagers. Read the full article at http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2013/08/12/14429/program-keeps-lesser-used-languages-alive-by-teach
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Title: Article: Understanding the Bilingual Brain with the Help of Neuroimaging Techniques
Body: From http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/life-bilingual/201308/the-bilingual-brain The Bilingual Brain Understanding the bilingual brain with the help of neuroimaging techniques by Francois Grosjean, Ph.D. August 12, 2013 With the advent of neuroimaging techniques such as event-related potentials (ERPs) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), much more sophisticated research could be undertaken in an attempt to understand how the brain organizes and processes the bilingual's languages. In this post I will describe a research project initiated by Penn State University Professor Ping Li which lasted some seven years and involved researchers from the USA, Hong Kong, China and the United Kingdom. Read the full post at http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/life-bilingual/201308/the-bilingual-brain
Source: Psychology Today
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Title: Article: Understanding the Bilingual Brain with the Help of Neuroimaging Techniques
Body: From http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/life-bilingual/201308/the-bilingual-brain The Bilingual Brain Understanding the bilingual brain with the help of neuroimaging techniques by Francois Grosjean, Ph.D. August 12, 2013 With the advent of neuroimaging techniques such as event-related potentials (ERPs) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), much more sophisticated research could be undertaken in an attempt to understand how the brain organizes and processes the bilingual's languages. In this post I will describe a research project initiated by Penn State University Professor Ping Li which lasted some seven years and involved researchers from the USA, Hong Kong, China and the United Kingdom. Read the full post at http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/life-bilingual/201308/the-bilingual-brain
Source: Psychology Today
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Title: Indigenous Language Apps & Online Indigenous Language Dictionaries
Body: From http://www.ethnosproject.org Here is a list of indigenous language apps and database-driven online dictionaries. See what is possible at http://www.ethnosproject.org/indigenous-language-apps-online-indigenous-language-dictionaries
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Title: Indigenous Language Apps & Online Indigenous Language Dictionaries
Body: From http://www.ethnosproject.org Here is a list of indigenous language apps and database-driven online dictionaries. See what is possible at http://www.ethnosproject.org/indigenous-language-apps-online-indigenous-language-dictionaries
Source: Ethnos Project
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Title: Shoshoni and Bannock Immersion Charter School To Open in Fort Hall
Body: From http://lmtribune.com/article_541fffe9-1d31-5983-bba1-2b8111c16a89.html School puts focus on tribal language By NATE SUNDERLAND August 13, 2013 Reviving the Shoshoni, and, eventually, the Bannock language, is the goal of the Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, a language immersion charter school opening this fall in Fort Hall. "Our native languages are on the verge of becoming extinct because only the older people are speaking (them)," language specialist Merceline Boyer said. "Our younger kids are not picking it up; and it's important because language is our (cultural) identity." Once the first language of the Shoshone Indians, Shoshoni was replaced by English as the tribe's primary language during the last 50 years. School officials estimate less than 20 percent of tribal members speak the native language. Fewer still, speak the native Bannock language. School officials hope the charter school will reverse that trend. Although in the same language group, the languages are significantly different. As a result, students will chose to learn either Shoshoni or Bannock. Read the full article at http://lmtribune.com/article_541fffe9-1d31-5983-bba1-2b8111c16a89.html Speaking of Shoshone, here is an article about a recently-developed video game in the language: http://scienceblog.com/65584/first-shoshone-language-video-game/#UHS19F9xCq3szm3D.99
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Title: Shoshoni and Bannock Immersion Charter School To Open in Fort Hall
Body: From http://lmtribune.com/article_541fffe9-1d31-5983-bba1-2b8111c16a89.html School puts focus on tribal language By NATE SUNDERLAND August 13, 2013 Reviving the Shoshoni, and, eventually, the Bannock language, is the goal of the Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, a language immersion charter school opening this fall in Fort Hall. "Our native languages are on the verge of becoming extinct because only the older people are speaking (them)," language specialist Merceline Boyer said. "Our younger kids are not picking it up; and it's important because language is our (cultural) identity." Once the first language of the Shoshone Indians, Shoshoni was replaced by English as the tribe's primary language during the last 50 years. School officials estimate less than 20 percent of tribal members speak the native language. Fewer still, speak the native Bannock language. School officials hope the charter school will reverse that trend. Although in the same language group, the languages are significantly different. As a result, students will chose to learn either Shoshoni or Bannock. Read the full article at http://lmtribune.com/article_541fffe9-1d31-5983-bba1-2b8111c16a89.html Speaking of Shoshone, here is an article about a recently-developed video game in the language: http://scienceblog.com/65584/first-shoshone-language-video-game/#UHS19F9xCq3szm3D.99
Source: Lewiston Tribune
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Title: University of Maryland University College Online Beginning Arabic program
Body: University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers three levels of Beginning Arabic in a completely online, asynchronous format. ARAB 111, ARAB 112, and ARAB 114 are offered in the Fall 2013 session, beginning on October 21. The courses focus on basic communication skills in both spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). All classes are taught by highly qualified instructors and are also staffed by native speaker mentors who provide ample time each week for one-on-one speaking practice via web-based technology. Contact languages at umuc dot edu for additional information about specific course content or placement. See http://www.umuc.edu regarding admission and tuition. Jones, G. Arabic-L:PEDA:UMUC Online Beginning Arabic program. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 18 Aug 2013).
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Title: University of Maryland University College Online Beginning Arabic program
Body: University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers three levels of Beginning Arabic in a completely online, asynchronous format. ARAB 111, ARAB 112, and ARAB 114 are offered in the Fall 2013 session, beginning on October 21. The courses focus on basic communication skills in both spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). All classes are taught by highly qualified instructors and are also staffed by native speaker mentors who provide ample time each week for one-on-one speaking practice via web-based technology. Contact languages at umuc dot edu for additional information about specific course content or placement. See http://www.umuc.edu regarding admission and tuition. Jones, G. Arabic-L:PEDA:UMUC Online Beginning Arabic program. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 18 Aug 2013).
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Title: D.C. Hebrew-immersion Charter School To Teach the Language as Part of Secular Education
Body: From http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-hebrew-immersion-charter-school-to-teach-language-as-part-of-secular-education/2013/08/09/645d2d46-012b-11e3-9a3e-916de805f65d_story.html D.C. Hebrew-immersion charter school to teach the language as part of secular education By Lauren Marko August 9, 2013 Sela, which means “rock” or “foundation” in Hebrew, is scheduled to open in the District on Aug. 19. As a public school, Sela may not teach or show preference to any religion. But the intimate connection between Hebrew and Judaism makes some people wonder whether the separation is truly possible. The question is not just for Sela, but for the dozen or so other public Hebrew charter schools, from Brooklyn to San Diego, that have started since the first one opened in Florida in 2007. And more Hebrew-language charters are in the design stage. Read the full article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-hebrew-immersion-charter-school-to-teach-language-as-part-of-secular-education/2013/08/09/645d2d46-012b-11e3-9a3e-916de805f65d_story.html
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Title: D.C. Hebrew-immersion Charter School To Teach the Language as Part of Secular Education
Body: From http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-hebrew-immersion-charter-school-to-teach-language-as-part-of-secular-education/2013/08/09/645d2d46-012b-11e3-9a3e-916de805f65d_story.html D.C. Hebrew-immersion charter school to teach the language as part of secular education By Lauren Marko August 9, 2013 Sela, which means “rock” or “foundation” in Hebrew, is scheduled to open in the District on Aug. 19. As a public school, Sela may not teach or show preference to any religion. But the intimate connection between Hebrew and Judaism makes some people wonder whether the separation is truly possible. The question is not just for Sela, but for the dozen or so other public Hebrew charter schools, from Brooklyn to San Diego, that have started since the first one opened in Florida in 2007. And more Hebrew-language charters are in the design stage. Read the full article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-hebrew-immersion-charter-school-to-teach-language-as-part-of-secular-education/2013/08/09/645d2d46-012b-11e3-9a3e-916de805f65d_story.html
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Title: Online Khmer Language Classes Open to the Public
Body: The University of Hawai‘i Outreach College is offering three levels of Khmer language classes from August 26 to December 20, 2013. The cost of one two-unit course is $710. Here are some quick links: • Khmer Online Course (Tuition & Fees, Course Characteristics, How to Participate,...): khmer.hawaii.edu/KhmerOnline.html • How to Register (Application Forms, Check Class Availability, Deadlines,...): http://khmer.hawaii.edu/Apply.html • University of Hawai‘i Outreach College: http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu Information is available from the instructor, Dr. Chhany Sak-Humphry, 808-956-8070 or sak at hawaii dot edu. [CSEAS-SOCAL] Southeast Asia Announcements 8/9/13. CSEAS-SOCAL digest (CSEAS-SOCAL@NEWLISTS.SSCNET.UCLA.EDU, 9 Aug 2013).
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Title: Online Khmer Language Classes Open to the Public
Body: The University of Hawai‘i Outreach College is offering three levels of Khmer language classes from August 26 to December 20, 2013. The cost of one two-unit course is $710. Here are some quick links: • Khmer Online Course (Tuition & Fees, Course Characteristics, How to Participate,...): khmer.hawaii.edu/KhmerOnline.html • How to Register (Application Forms, Check Class Availability, Deadlines,...): http://khmer.hawaii.edu/Apply.html • University of Hawai‘i Outreach College: http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu Information is available from the instructor, Dr. Chhany Sak-Humphry, 808-956-8070 or sak at hawaii dot edu. [CSEAS-SOCAL] Southeast Asia Announcements 8/9/13. CSEAS-SOCAL digest (CSEAS-SOCAL@NEWLISTS.SSCNET.UCLA.EDU, 9 Aug 2013).
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Title: Travel Issues for Russian Dual Citizens, Including Adoptees and Emigrants
Body: From http://www.sras.org/guides_dual_citizens There has been a recent surge in interest for study abroad from heritage speakers who emigrated from Russia during the 1990s and particularly from those adopted from Russia by Americans during this time period. Very often, these individuals are not aware that most are still considered Russian citizens by Russia. This actually complicates study abroad to Russia. Read on for questions and answers about travel to Russia for those who may be dual citizens: http://www.sras.org/guides_dual_citizens
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Title: Travel Issues for Russian Dual Citizens, Including Adoptees and Emigrants
Body: From http://www.sras.org/guides_dual_citizens There has been a recent surge in interest for study abroad from heritage speakers who emigrated from Russia during the 1990s and particularly from those adopted from Russia by Americans during this time period. Very often, these individuals are not aware that most are still considered Russian citizens by Russia. This actually complicates study abroad to Russia. Read on for questions and answers about travel to Russia for those who may be dual citizens: http://www.sras.org/guides_dual_citizens
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Title: Werner Herzog Documentary Targets Texting While Driving
Body: Are you worried about your students texting and driving? A recently-made 34-minute PSA documents the consequences of doing so. The director is Werner Herzog, and the “arthouse public service announcement” is making waves. Help save lives and introduce your students to a prominent German at the same time. Learn more about and view the PSA at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/GIC/2013/08/15-Herzog-PSA.html Learn more about Werner Herzog at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Herzog
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Title: Werner Herzog Documentary Targets Texting While Driving
Body: Are you worried about your students texting and driving? A recently-made 34-minute PSA documents the consequences of doing so. The director is Werner Herzog, and the “arthouse public service announcement” is making waves. Help save lives and introduce your students to a prominent German at the same time. Learn more about and view the PSA at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/GIC/2013/08/15-Herzog-PSA.html Learn more about Werner Herzog at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Herzog
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Title: Cup Song Tutorial in German
Body: Are your kids coming back to school obsessed with the “Cup Song” from the movie Pitch Perfect? German teachers can capitalize on their interest with this YouTube tutorial on how to do the cup rhythm - in German! Here is the tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLBdWDoBevs Here are two clips of the song from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmSbXsFE3l8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weqDCGg0GYs
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Title: Cup Song Tutorial in German
Body: Are your kids coming back to school obsessed with the “Cup Song” from the movie Pitch Perfect? German teachers can capitalize on their interest with this YouTube tutorial on how to do the cup rhythm - in German! Here is the tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLBdWDoBevs Here are two clips of the song from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmSbXsFE3l8 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weqDCGg0GYs
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