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Title: Upcoming Cultural Events at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Los Angeles
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From http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it
Here are some upcoming events at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Los Angeles:
Workshop: Exploring the World of Design
Thursday, July 10, 2014
On the occasion of Vico Magistretti. A Traveling Archive, the exhibition on view thru July 31st dedicated to the great designer Vico Magistretti, the IIC will offer an opportunity to introduce children and families to the basic flow of the design process where imagination and creativity meet problem-solving and constraints. Employing role-playing and design challenges, children will experiment with using a variety of materials, from wire to foam to cardboard while learning about the role of different participants involved in the production of a design artifact.
More information: http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it/IIC_LosAngeles/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=873&citta=LosAngeles
Book Presentation: The Venus Fixers
Thursday, July 24, 2014
An untold chapter in WWII history, the story of the corps of unlikely soldiers who saved Italy's most precious art and architecture from destruction.
More information: http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it/IIC_LosAngeles/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=877&citta=LosAngeles
Movie Screening: Mordraud
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Mordraud is a short movie directed by Riccardo Piana based on a fantasy saga written by Fabio Scalini, released first digitally in 2013 and the presented as a book at Lucca Comics & Games 2014. The English translation of the first book of Mordraud, the role playing game and strategy game based on Mordraud’s location, and the short movie will all be presented at Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego (July 24-27, 2014).
More information: http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it/IIC_LosAngeles/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=878&citta=LosAngeles
For more upcoming events go to http://www.iiclosangeles.esteri.it/IIC_LosAngeles/Menu/Gli_Eventi/Calendario
Source: Istituto Italiano de Cultura
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Title: New Portuguese Website Available
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This summer, soccer fans the world over are enjoying o jogo bonito--that's Portuguese for "the beautiful game."
In honor of the 2014 World Cup and in preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, COERLL is launching an exciting Portuguese podcast series called Língua de gente ('language of the people'). Each lesson includes a brief dialogue based on a common situation that you are likely to encounter in the Lusophone world.
In addition to the free podcast lessons, COERLL is partnering with OpenLanguage.com to provide Língua da gente materials for the tablet or mobile device. The COERLL lessons are free, but for a subscription to OpenLanguage.com, learners will receive additional resources for mobile learning (e.g. lesson exercises and flashcards).
Website links:
http://linguadagente.coerll.utexas.edu
http://openlanguage.com/library/learn-portuguese/24/latest
Find more Brazilpod materials at
http://www.coerll.utexas.edu/brazilpod
COERLL e-Newsletter – July. (2 Jul 2014).
Source: COERLL
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Title: Russian Students: Apply for the Virtual Student Foreign Service
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From the SEELANGS listserv:
The U.S. Department of State’s Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) program is bigger and better than ever! Selected eInterns spend 10 hours per week contributing to projects for an office or section from September 2014 through April 2015. eInterns play an important role in advancing the federal government’s reach in a variety of initiatives in positions such as:
· U.S. Department of State (State)
STATE-US-FSI-16 (Slavic, Pashto, and Persian Languages); Foreign Service Institute (FSI/SLS/SPP)
Duties: Format a Russian Reading Textbook in Adobe InDesign, including activity instructions, simple graphics, and glossaries. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign. Ability to transfer Microsoft Word documents to InDesign. Ability to manipulate simple graphics and tables in InDesign and Microsoft Word. Ability to work in black and white only. Ability to work with Microsoft Excel to format vocabulary lists for flashcard programs. Intermediate to Advanced Russian desired, but not required. Excellent editing skills in English desired.
· Check out the amazing variety of other projects available on state.gov (http://www.state.gov/vsfs/228455.htm). Interested undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate program students can apply to up to three projects July 2-22, 2014 on USAJobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/373688600).
Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in university level courses in the U.S. or abroad. Last year, we had students from undergraduate to PhD to part-time online students. A resume, transcript, and statement of interest are required as part of the application process. Interviews may be conducted in August. eInternships are unpaid and do not require a security clearance or travel.
Best regards,
Jennifer Herrin
Language Training Supervisor
FSI/SLS/SPP, Russian Section
U.S. Department of State
(703) 302-7019 / HerrinJM@state.gov
Herrin, J. [SEELANGS] Apply for the Virtual Student Foreign Service July 2-22, 2014! SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@LISTSERV.UA.EDU, 1 Jul 2014).
Source: SEELANGS
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Title: Tour the Agora with a New App and Ebook
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For the summer season, the ASCSA is happy to announce a new app and interactive Ebook to help you explore the Agora with content from The Athenian Agora: Site Guide. For more information about the app (most useful when visiting in person) and the ebook go to http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/news/newsDetails/tour-the-agora-with-a-new-app-and-ebook
Source: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
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Title: Ideas and Activities for a Unit on Paris
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An FLTEACH listserv user recently requested ideas and activities for teaching a unit on Paris. Other teachers are responding with activity ideas and links to cultural resources such as videos. Go to http://listserv.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind1407&L=FLTEACH&P=R1806 to read the original query and then click on Next in Topic to read the responses.
Source: FLTEACH
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Title: Seven Teaching Ideas from Blogging Teachers
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From http://www.thefrenchcorner.net
Middle school French teacher and blogger Samantha Decker recently shared seven classroom ideas she got from other blogging teachers. Read her post at http://www.thefrenchcorner.net/2014/04/beg-borrow-and-steal-7-great-ideas-from.html
Source: The French Corner
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Title: Bastille Day Party in Boston
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The French Cultural Center presents its 39th annual Bastille Day Party on July 11, 6 PM – 11 PM.
Notably one of the largest Bastille Day Parties in the U.S., Back Bay's beautiful Marlborough Street will be blocked off between Berkeley and Clarendon Streets to accommodate 2,000 revelers dancing in the street. Delicious French food from some of Boston's best French restaurants and drinks will be available for sale, making this the only street party of its kind in Boston. The French Cultural Center Bastille Day will be a party in true French style with live music and dancing in celebration of community, cultural diversity, and friendship between nations.
For more details go to http://cms.goethe.de/servlet/BV;jsessionid=akcy-n1VDg-4?pk=13024171&vno=1&code=STANDARD
Source: Alliance Française de Boston
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Title: French “K-12 First-Responder Advocacy Kit”
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French teachers, is your program in danger of being reduced or cut? Here is help in advocating for the learning of French: http://www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/responder/home.shtml
Source: University of Tennessee Martin
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Title: Printable July 4th Scavenger Hunt in Spanish
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From http://spanishplayground.net
Here is a printable scavenger hunt in Spanish from the Spanish Playground blog that kids can do while they are waiting for the fireworks to start. The scavenger hunt in Spanish has pictures and text. http://spanishplayground.net/4th-july-scavenger-hunt-in-spanish
Source: Spanish Playground
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Title: Spanish Money Resources
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Here are two About.com pages about currency in the Spanish-speaking world:
Currencies of different countries: http://spanish.about.com/od/spanishfortravelers/a/currencies.htm?nl=1
Money terms: http://spanish.about.com/od/wordlists/a/money-terms-in-spanish.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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