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Title: Book: Exploring Second Language Creative Writing
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From https://benjamins.com/#catalog/books/lal.19/main
Exploring Second Language Creative Writing: Beyond Babel
Edited by Dan Disney
Exploring Second Language Creative Writing continues the work of stabilizing the emerging Creative Writing (SL) discipline. In unique ways, each essay in this book seeks to redefine a tripartite relationship between language acquisition, literatures, and identity. All essays extend B.B. Kachru’s notion of “bilingual creativity” as an enculturated, shaped discourse (a mutation of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis). Creative Writing (SL), a new subfield to emerge from Stylistics, extends David Hanauer’s Poetry as Research (2010); situating a suite of methodologies and interdisciplinary pedagogies, researchers in this book mobilize theories from Creativity Studies, TESOL, TETL, Translation Studies, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and Literary Studies. Changing the relationship between L2 writers and canonized literary artefacts (from auratic to dialogic), each essay in this text is essentially Freirean; each chapter explores dynamic processes through which creative writing in a non-native language engages material and phenomenological modes toward linguistic pluricentricity and, indeed, emancipation.
Visit the publisher’s website at https://benjamins.com/#catalog/books/lal.19/main
Source: John Benjamins Publishing Company
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Title: Call for Papers: Journal of Teaching English with Technology
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From http://linguistlist.org/issues/25/25-2901.html
The Journal of Teaching English with Technology (TEwT) is seeking contributions for its special issue on Technology-mediated task-based English language learning, edited by Anna Franca Plastina, University of Calabria, Italy, to appear in April 2015.
The potential synergy between task-based language learning (TBLL) and the use of technology presents a number of challenges for current English teachers. Nevertheless, "anyone concerned with second language teaching and learning in the 21st century needs to grasp the nature of the unique technology-mediated tasks learners can engage in for language acquisition" (Chapelle, 2001:2).
Contributions may focus on the issue in a number of ways, including but not limited to:
- Challenges and opportunities of technology-mediated task-based English language learning
- Innovations in language learning through collaborative digital tasks
- Language learner and teacher roles in technology-enhanced task-based instruction
- Learner behaviour and attitudes towards technology-mediated task-based language instruction
- Learner Empowerment in technological-mediated task-based language learning
- Learning/cognitive styles in digital task-based language learning
- Multimodality in task-based language instruction
- Pedagogical evaluation of web-based tools and mobile devices for language learning tasks
- Pedagogical uses of authentic digital tools/materials for task-based learning
- Productive and participatory learning processes in Pedagogy 2.0 tasks
- Social Media and possible task-based applications in language learning (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, Wikis, Forums)
- Teacher Development for technology-mediated task-based instruction
- Technological software applications in ESL/EFL/ESP tasks
- Technological task design for ESL/EFL/ESP courseware and syllabi through the use, for example, of social-constructivist, connectivist, personalized learning approaches
- Technological-mediated task-based language instruction for professional training and practice
- Technological-mediated task-based language learning in digital environments (e.g. MOOCs, Learning Management Systems, Moodle, Poodle, use of Webquests)
- The effectiveness/drawbacks of task-based learner e-portfolios
- The impact of digital language learning policies on task-based instruction.
Notification of acceptance: 1 December 2014.
View the full call for submissions at http://linguistlist.org/issues/25/25-2901.html
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Call for Participation: Burma/Myanmar Research Forum
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From http://seap.einaudi.cornell.edu/node/14025
Burma/Myanmar Research Forum: Critical Scholarship and the Politics of Transition
October 24-26, 2014
Cornell University
The organizers encourage submissions from all disciplines on a wide variety of topics including, but not limited to, engagements with the politics of scholarly research, the challenges and opportunities provided by new forms of collaboration, and potential new directions for Burma Studies, at this current moment in Burma/Myanmar. Graduate students and faculty working in all disciplines are encouraged to submit proposals or expressions of interest in participation.
Deadline for submissions: August 8th, 2014
View the full call for participation at http://seap.einaudi.cornell.edu/sites/seap.einaudi.cornell.edu/files/BurmaMyanmar%20Research%20Forum.pdf
Source: Cornell University
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Title: Call for Papers: Southern Conference on Language Teaching and South East Association for Language Learning Technology
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From http://www.scolt.org
SCOLT is now accepting proposals for their 2015 50th Anniversary joint conference with FLAG (Foreign Language Association of Georgia) and SEALLT (Southeast Association for Language Learning Technology).
Session proposal deadline will be August 15, 2014.
To learn more about the conference and to submit a proposal go to http://www.scolt.org/index.php/conferences/current-conference
Source: SCOLT
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Title: Call for Papers: Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum
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From http://denison.edu/campus/conferences/clac-2015/clac-2015
9th CLAC Conference
Hosted by Denison University
April 16-17, 2015
The Spring 2015 conference on Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) focuses on building relationships to serve an expanded population. At this 9th conference CLAC is reflecting on past achievements and planning future directions. Currently there is increased national attention on and support for developing international and cross-cultural perspectives in the curriculum. Programs like 100K Strong in the Americas and Generation Study Abroad create even more opportunities to spotlight the role of CLAC principles/practices in shaping the next “generation of leaders who can reach across borders” whether physical, linguistic, cultural, or curricular.
The organizers invite proposals for papers, panels, or poster presentations on any issue relating to CLAC, although the following topics are of particular interest:
Inter-institutional CLAC collaborations
Global Course Connections and CLAC
Experiential learning and CLAC
The role of CLAC in the Community College
CLAC and Critical Thinking
CLAC and Pathway Programs
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and CLAC
Promoting CLAC to stakeholders
Cross-disciplinary teaching styles and pedagogical approaches
Interconnections with Study Abroad, Service Learning, International Students
Community Connections
Experiential and Community Engagement
Professional development opportunities for CLAC practitioners (mentor relationships)
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Deadline for Proposal Submissions: October 1st, 2014
View the full call for proposals at http://denison.edu/campus/conferences/clac-2015/call-for-proposals
Source: Denison University
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Title: Seventh Annual Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Conference
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From https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/2/pages/overview
Seventh Annual ASMEA Conference
Searching for Balance in the Middle East and Africa
October 30 - November 1, 2014 ¦ Key Bridge Marriott Hotel ¦ Washington, D.C.
The 2014 Conference will feature:
• KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Prof. Meir Litvak, Tel Aviv University, "Rouhani's Iran: How Real is the Change?"
• SPECIAL REMARKS: Amb. Lukman Faily, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States. **invited
• Roundtable discussions on "The Sunni-Shia Sectarian War Across the Sykes-Pico Line," and more.
• Panel presentations on scholarly topics from Middle Eastern and African studies, and related disciplines.
• Banquet luncheon and professional networking reception.
• Film screenings.
• Displays by publishers of the latest academic titles.
• More to come!
Registration is now open! Take advantage of Early Bird rates and register at https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/2/pages/overview
Source: ASMEA
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Title: New Blog: The Africa Collective
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From https://networks.h-net.org/node/28765/discussions/35277/announcing-new-blog-africa-collective
The Africa Collective is a broad collaboration between scholars, bloggers, activists, and entrepreneurs who do research, write, and speak about the continent. Contributors highlight some of the major trends and innovations–whether social, cultural, or political–which are emerging in Africa and have their roots in the continent itself. The Africa Collective goes beyond merely questioning popular stereotypes about the continent–whether these are overly pessimistic accounts of African violence and state failure or overly celebratory accounts of Africa “emerging.” Their goal is to tell stories that show how African innovators and innovations are changing the conversation on topics as diverse as statecraft, economic development, and spirituality.
The Africa Collective is available at theafricacollective.wordpress.com
Learn more about the Africa Collective at https://networks.h-net.org/node/28765/discussions/35277/announcing-new-blog-africa-collective
Source: H-Africa
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Title: Japanese Immersion and World Language Teacher Opening in Portland
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Portland Public Schools Grant High School is currently looking for half time Japanese immersion and world language teacher for the 2014-2015 school year. Candidates must be licensed or able to obtain a license as a highly qualified Japanese as a world language teacher. Teaching the immersion classes involves integrating social studies themed content such as Japanese history, current events, and cross cultural perspectives and engaging students in higher level critical thinking while targeting the advanced level proficiency. Candidates need to have curriculum development experience and strong familiarity with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
Please contact Japanese Teacher Kazuko Page (kpage@pps.net), Dual Language Assistant Director Michael Bacon (mbacon@pps.net, or Grant High School Principal Carol Campbell (ccampbell) for more information.
Apply for the position at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/hr/index.htm.
Fortune, T. [LIM-A] Japanese immersion teacher opening - Portland Public Schools, OR. LIM-A listserv (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 15 Jul 2014).
Source: LIM-A
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Title: News on Japan: in English and Japanese
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From http://www.newsonjapan.com/
Keep up on the latest news of Japan in English and Japanese on your computer or mobile device. NewsOnJapan is available in English-only at http://www.newsonjapan.com/ or in side-by-side Japanese and English at http://www.newsonjapan.com/japanese/
Source: News on Japan
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Title: July 2014 Issue of KinoKultura
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From http://www.kinokultura.com/
KinoKultura, an online journal dedicated to new Russian cinema, has released its July 2014 issue, available at http://www.kinokultura.com/2014/issue45.shtml
*Articles*
Festival Reports:
Mihaela Mihailova: “Golden Kuker: More Animated than Ever”
Birgit Beumers: "Prize-less Suzdal" (19th Open Russian Animation Festival)
Interview:
Birgit Beumers: "I don’t see myself as imposing a story..." Interview with Saodat Ismailova
*Film Reviews*
Richard Ayoade: The Double by Connor Doak
Nurbek Egen: The Shaft by Margarita Levantovskaya
Levan Gabridze, Aleksandr Karpilovskii, Dmitrii Kiselev, Aleksandr Kott, Anton Meredichev, Ekaterina Telegina, Zaur Zaseev: Yolki 3 by Beach Gray
Ol’ga Kaptur: The Land of Good Kids by Erin Alpert
Zhora Kryzhovnikov: Kiss Them All! by Greg Dolgopolov
Akhtem Seitablaev: Khaitarma (UKR) by Chip Crane
Viktor Shamirov: This is What Happens to Me by Olia Kim
Anna Tchernakova [Chernakova]: Dog’s Paradise by Irene Ulman
Ekaterina Telegina: The Habit of Breaking Up by Holly Myers
Animation
Vladlen Barbe: The Seal of King Solomon (anim.) by Mieka Erley
Georgii Gitis, Viacheslav Plotnikov: How to Catch the Firebird’s Feather (anim.) by Laura Pontieri
Vladimir Toropchin: Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf 2 (anim.) by Natalie Kononenko
Documentary
Mantas Kvedaravičius: Barzakh (doc) by Oksana Sarkisova,
Alena Polunina: Nepal Forever (doc) by Meghan Vicks
Dominik Spritzendorfer, Elena Tikhonova: Elektro Moskva (doc) by Lars Kristensen
Aleksei Zhidriakov, Denis Klebleev, Dmitrii Kubasov, Askol'd Kurov, Nadezhda Leont'eva, Anna Moiseenko, Madina Mustafina, Zosia Rodkevich, Anton Seregin, Elena Khoreva: Winter, Go Away (doc) by Andrew Chapman
Central Asia
Ruslan Akun: Herding (short, KYR) by Gul’bara Tolomushova
Serik Aprymov: Little Brother (KAZ) by Vitaly Chernetsky
Emir Baigazin: Harmony Lessons (KAZ) by Tatiana Filimonova
Saodat Ismailova: 40 Days of Silence (UZB/TAJ) by Birgit Beumers
Source: KinoKultura
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