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Title: Call for Papers: Council on Thai Studies
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Call for Papers
Council on Thai Studies
October 17-19, 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison
In 2014, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting COTS’ annual meeting, which is designed to provide scholars and students with opportunities to present both preliminary and more developed research findings, mainly in the social sciences and humanities, related to Thai Studies, broadly defined.
The COTS 2014 organizers urge individuals and small groups to submit both individual presentation abstracts (not more than 250 words in length), and proposals for organized panels involving more than one presenter and possibly a discussant. Proposers of organized panels should submit 1) a panel abstract explaining the broad objective of the panel (not more than 250 words in length) and 2) the abstracts for each of the individual presentations included within the panel. Discussants may also be proposed for particular panels.
Presenters will be provided with between 15-20 minutes to present their papers, depending on the number of submissions and available time. Discussants should speak for no more than 10 minutes.
The deadline for individual abstracts and panel proposals is July 31, 2014. All submissions should be sent to Dr. Ian Baird, ibaird at wisc dot edu (Chair, COTS 2014). For questions related to logistics, please contact Mary Jo Wilson at CSEAS, wilson6 at wisc dot edu
[CSEAS-SOCAL] Southeast Asia Announcements 1/10/14. (CSEAS-SOCAL@NEWLISTS.SSCNET.UCLA.EDU, 10 Jan 2014).
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Title: Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Roundtable
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From http://slat.arizona.edu/slat-interdisciplinary-roundtable
The Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) Student Association cordially invites student and faculty participation at the 13th Annual SLAT Roundtable at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. It will take place February 28-March 1.
Registration is open. You can learn more about the SLAT Roundtable at http://slat.arizona.edu/slat-interdisciplinary-roundtable and register at https://orgsync.com/2843/forms/93230
Source: University of Arizona
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Title: Preparing Students for the Global Workplace: An Online Professional Development Series
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This is a series of conversations with professionals from different fields of work who are involved in innovative initiatives to connect the humanities (language, culture, and area studies) to the professional schools. The goal of the webinars is to provide resources for participants and connect them to other professionals seeking innovative ways of preparing students to be globally competent citizens able to choose from multiple career paths.
The webinars take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 EST, and are free to the public.
Upcoming webinars:
February 11, 2014 Building a Career Abroad: a Visual Approach to Creating Opportunities
February 25, 2014 Medical Spanish – Moving from Rote skills To Practical Application in the Secondary Classroom
March 25, 2014 Using Case Studies in the Foreign Language Classroom
For more information go to http://nble.org/webinars
Source: NOBLE
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Title: February Is Discover Languages Month
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February has been designated as Discover Languages month by the ACTFL Board of Directors. ACTFL members are encouraged to organize events and activities around this theme during the month of February.
Get ideas for how you can celebrate at http://www.actfl.org/advocacy/discover-languages/advocacy/discover-languages/the-initiative/february-discover-languages
Source: ACTFL
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Title: Four-Week Program for Spanish Teachers from Middlebury Language Schools
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The Middlebury Language Schools (http://www.middlebury.edu/ls) is pleased to announce a new program for prospective, pre- and in-service teachers of Spanish (http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/spanish)
· Located at the Mills College (http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/spanish/spmills) campus in California
· 4-week program
· Earn up to six credit hours
· 24/7 intensive immersion environment & Language Pledge (http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/approach/pledge)
More information can be found on the website (http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/spanish/4weekteachers) or by email at spanishschool at middlebury dot edu. Please visit Middlebury Language Schools on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/middleburylanguageschools), watch videos on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/MiddLanguageSchool), or sign up for more information at http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/apply/inquiryform
Source: Middlebury Language Schools
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Title: Ohio World Languages Model Curriculum Draft Available for Inspection and Comment
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The state model curriculum aims to support the implementation of Ohio’s New Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages, elaborate on the proficiency-based nature of these standards, and guide world language educators and school districts as they design instructional lessons and local courses of study for learners of all languages and all grade levels.
ODE world language consultants collaborated with world language experts and a representative committee of 18 Ohio teachers to develop this draft of the Model Curriculum. Additionally, ideas, strategies and resources were sought from language teachers all over the state of Ohio and carefully vetted for inclusion. This work has resulted in the creation of an organized curricular framework that contains a vast array of tools and resources to help educators design curricula and assessments, identify high-quality resources and inform instruction. Ultimately, the Model Curriculum will allow teachers to address the specific needs of their diverse learners in keeping with best practices in our educational field.
Before this draft can be presented to the State Board of Education for final approval in June 2014, it is imperative that practitioners in the field be given the opportunity to review the draft and provide the ODE with their feedback. The Draft Model Curriculum and survey will be available for Ohio teachers’ inspection and comment from now through February 17, 2014.
Here’s how you can review the draft document and complete the feedback survey:
1. Go to this URL: http://education.ohio.gov/WorldLanguagesModelCurriculum
2. Click on the red “Complete the Survey” link to begin reviewing the Model Curriculum components and completing the survey.
3. Complete the participant information questions first.
4. Assess the six different components of the model curriculum by clicking on the links which are embedded within each corresponding section of the survey.
5. IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep the survey open as you review each component. The Model Curriculum components will pop up in another window. As you finish up your review of each Model curriculum component, close that window ONLY. Do not close the survey window or your responses will be lost.
6. After you review each major component of the model curriculum, answer the corresponding survey questions. Although some questions are optional, we hope you will be as complete as possible when providing your feedback.
7. Important: In order to make this review manageable, examples have only been provided for Spanish at the Novice High level. Please review these sections even if your language is not Spanish or you do not work with learners who are at the Novice High level of proficiency. Keep in mind that the final version of the model curriculum will include materials for all languages and all levels.
Wertz, R. [OFLA] URGENT: Ohio's draft Model Curriculum for K-12 World Languages is now available for your immediate review. Your critical feedback is needed prior to February 17th!! OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 10 Jan 2014).
Source: Ohio Department of Education
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Title: New Initiative: Chinese Early Language and Immersion Network
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From http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a9f6c180278a62e01d817ae4b&id=89a57d9cc3&e=99bce3790b
Asia Society is pleased to present a new initiative, the Chinese Early Language and Immersion Network (CELIN) at Asia Society. In response to the expressed needs of Chinese early language and immersion programs throughout the United States, CELIN was established in 2012 under the leadership of Dr. Shuhan Wang, President of ELE Consulting International and former Executive Director of Chinese Language Initiatives at Asia Society. Drs. Shuhan Wang and Joy Peyton will serve as CELIN’s Project Director and Senior Project Associate, in collaboration with the Chinese Language Initiatives team at Asia Society.
Through this initiative, CELIN seeks to convene and work together with practitioners, researchers, policy makers, parents, and advocates for language learning across the United States and beyond. The goal is to strengthen and expand Chinese language education in early childhood and primary grades. An advisory committee of national leaders in the field of Chinese language, world languages, language immersion, and early childhood education will provide guidance to our work. To learn more about CELIN at Asia Society, please go to http://asiasociety.org/files/education-celin.pdf for the full announcement, or by email at celin at asiasociety dot org.
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Expressions for Visiting Someone’s Place
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From http://japanese.about.com
Speaking of pragmatics, here is a timely post from About.com:
“Japanese seem to have many formal phrases for certain actions. When visiting your superior or somebody for the first time, these phrases will be helpful to express your gratitude. Here are some common expressions you are likely to use when visiting Japanese homes.”
Read on at http://japanese.about.com/od/grammarlessons/a/Visiting-Someones-Place.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Intensive Language Immersion Programs in Russia
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American Councils for International Education (ACTR) would like to remind interested parties about its Summer 2014, Fall 2014, and Academic Year 2014-15 language study programs in Russia. February 15 is the application deadline for summer programs and March 15 is the deadline for fall and academic-year programs:
- Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP)
RLASP offers participants the unique opportunity to study Russian language and area studies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, or Vladimir, while pursuing volunteer opportunities, internships, and cultural interests in an overseas immersion setting. Learn more: http://www.acStudyAbroad.org/rlasp
- Business Russian Language and Internship Program (BRLI)
Combining intensive business language classes and an internship in Moscow or St. Petersburg, BRLI prepares Russian language students for a career in the international job market. Learn more: http://www.acStudyAbroad.org/brli
- Russian Heritage Speakers Program
An individually customized program, the Russian Heritage Speakers Program is intended to address the specific needs of students who grew up speaking Russian and wish to strengthen their language skills. Learn more: http://www.acStudyAbroad.org/heritage
FINANCIAL AID
American Councils has several scholarship funds for the intensive study of Russian language. Information on these scholarships and many other funding possibilities are available online: http://www.acStudyAbroad.org/financialaid
APPLYING
Applications, additional program information, and eligibility requirements are available online at: http://www.acRussiaAbroad.org
Applications for summer 2014 programs are due on February 15, 2014.
Applications for fall 2014 and academic year 2014-15 programs are due on March 15, 2014.
Must be 18 to apply.
AMERICAN COUNCILS PROGRAMS
For nearly 40 years, American Councils has operated comprehensive language immersion programs in Russia for thousands of students and scholars. Participants greatly benefit from individual attention in our small classes and from interaction with host faculty who have extensive experience in second language acquisition. In addition to classroom learning, American Councils emphasizes language immersion outside of the academic program through:
- volunteer opportunities at sites such as local public schools, charity organizations, and international NGOs;
- cultural excursions, discussion groups, and other extracurricular activities; and
- life with Russian host-families where participants become fully immersed in the language, culture and cuisine of Russia.
All participants receive undergraduate- or graduate-level academic credit through Bryn Mawr College.
QUESTIONS?
Email: outbound at americancouncils dot org
CONTACT
American Councils (ACTR)
Attn: Outbound Programs
1828 L Street, N.W. Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20036
Web: http://www.acStudyAbroad.org
Phone: 202.833.7522
Warchol, M. [SEELANGS] Intensive Language Immersion Programs in Russia. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@LISTSERV.UA.EDU, 29 Jan 2014).
Source: SEELANGS
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Title: New Resources from the School of Russian and Asian Studies
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From the SEELANGS listserv:
We’ve recently published a few new resources that may be of interest to you:
Russian Language Lessons
http://www.sras.org/russian_language_lessons
This one brings together all of our language resources into one page. Olga’s Blog, Russian Mini Lessons, and Image of the Month as well as links to all our other language-related resources. Those of you who have visited Olga’s Blog in past months and found the formatting very strange will also find that we fixed that (apparently a server update has caused some commotion there).
Intro to Conflict in the Post-Soviet Space
http://www.sras.org/intro_conflict_post_soviet
This is a free, online textbook and resource that we’ve put together for our study abroad program focused on Policy and Conflict to the Post-Soviet Space. It was written, in large part, by our students and graduates under the direction of SRAS.
12 Russian Brands You Should Buy
http://students.sras.org/12-russian-brands-that-beat-out-western-competitors
Those of you who teach modern culture as part of your classes might find this useful.
Why the Terrorists Chose Volgograd
http://www.sras.org/why_the_terrorists_chose_volgograd
Those of you who teach geography – or who have faced this question from you students might find this useful.
All of our resources are regularly published in our free monthly newsletter. You can sign up for that from our homepage: http://www.sras.org just click the “subscribe” button in the middle right of the page.
Best,
Josh Wilson
Assistant Director
The School of Russian and Asian Studies
Editor in Chief
Vestnik, The Journal of Russian and Asian Studies
SRAS.org
jwilson at sras dot org
Wilson, J. [SEELANGS] New Resources on SRAS. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@LISTSERV.UA.EDU, 28 Jan 2014).
Source: SRAS
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