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Title: InterCom Missing Content
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You probably noticed that your issue of InterCom was missing most of its content this morning. We have corrected the problem and are re-sending this issue with its full content. We are sorry for the inconvenience!
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Title: New Journal: Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education
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From http://linguistlist.org/issues/26/26-872.html
John Benjamins Publishing is pleased to announce that it will begin publishing a new journal in 2016: Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education.
Reflecting the growth of international exchange programs in an educational context, Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education will have as its focus the role of study abroad in language learning and educational development. In the area of language learning, articles will explore all facets of second language acquisition during study abroad such as the nature of linguistic development, input engagement and interaction, and the role of contextual, social and socio-biographical factors underpinning the learner’s experience abroad. The journal also will explore issues beyond the linguistic, such as the relationship between study abroad and academic, professional, personal and social development. A complementary area of focus will be educational policy and planning issues in study abroad exchange programs within international education. The journal will publish peer-reviewed articles, thematic issues, invited state-of-the-art articles, and short squibs and research reports.
Here is the journal's website: https://benjamins.com/#catalog/journals/sar/main
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Title: Book: Language MOOCs
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From http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/455678
Language MOOCs
Edited by Elena Martín-Monje and Elene Bárcena
Published by de Gruyter
Language MOOCs (or LMOOCs) are dedicated Web-based online courses for second languages with unrestricted access and potentially unlimited participation. They are generating interest and expectation in the contexts of university education, lifelong learning and online training in general. This book presents an initial analysis of the theoretical and methodological issues underlying LMOOCs and presents empirical evidence of their potential for the development of language communicative competences, based upon previously unpublished research. It provides a mosaic-like view of LMOOC research, not only with respect to the geographical and institutional origin of its authors, but also to the heterogeneous nature of their respective academic backgrounds, and suggests directions for future development. As in other types of online language courses, the integration of the results of multidisciplinary research projects and teaching experiences related to LMOOCs is fundamental to make the field advance steadily and respond to some of the real challenges and problems faced by individuals working and living in competitive plurilingual societies today.
This open-access book is available for download at http://www.degruyter.com/viewbooktoc/product/455678
Source: de Gruyter
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Title: Book: Second Language Creative Writers: Identities and Writing Processes
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From http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781783092994
Second Language Creative Writers: Identities and Writing Processes
By Yan Zhao
Published by Multilingual Matters
This monograph investigates fifteen L2 creative writers' social constructive power in identity constructions. Through interviews and think-aloud story writing sessions, the central study considers how L2 writer voices are mediated by the writers' autobiographical identities, namely, their sense of selves formulated by their previous language learning and literacy experiences. The inquiry takes the epistemological stance that L2 creative writing is simultaneously a cognitive construct and a social phenomenon and that these two are mutually inclusive. The study contributes to L2 creative writing research and L2 learner identity research and will be of benefit to researchers, language teachers and writing instructors who wish to understand creative writing processes in order to help develop their students' positive self-esteem, confidence, motivation and engagement with the L2.
To see a table of contents or to order the book visit http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781783092994
Source: Multilingual Matters
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Title: Call for Proposals: Second Language Research Forum 2015
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From http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/17064.html
The Department of Applied Linguistics & ESL at Georgia State University is proud to host the Second Language Research Forum 2015, October 29-31, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia.
While the organizers are especially interested in proposals which align with the conference theme, "Application, Context, and Language Use," they welcome proposals from researchers from a variety of disciplines who represent all areas of second language research.
The deadline for abstract submissions is April 3, 2015, for colloquia and May 1, 2015, for papers and posters.
View the full call for papers at http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/Files/ALSL/SLRF_2015_CFP.pdf
Source: Georgia State University
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Title: National Chinese Language Conference
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From http://asiasociety.org/national-chinese-language-conference
The National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) is dedicated to enhancing the nation’s capacity for the teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture by sharing cutting-edge practices and examples with educators and policymakers. The 8th annual NCLC will take place April 16-18, 2015, in Atlanta.
The conference will focus on:
• building and sustaining quality Chinese programs at all levels of K–12 and higher education;
• cutting-edge approaches to teaching that incorporate culture, technology and collaborations; and
• best practices in the classroom leading to high levels of language proficiency and cultural competency.
Registration is open. Visit the conference website at http://asiasociety.org/national-chinese-language-conference
Source: Asia Society
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Title: Call for Proposals: Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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From http://csctfl.wildapricot.org/event-1817080
2016 Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages will take place March 10-12, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio, held in conjunction with the Ohio Foreign Language Association. The theme of the conference is "Fostering Connections, Empowering Communities, Celebrating the World."
The call for proposals is now open; go here to begin the process of submitting a proposal: http://csctfl.wildapricot.org/event-1817080
The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2015.
Source: CSCTFL
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Title: TELL Collab: Summer Professional Learning Experience
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From http://www.tellcollab.org/
The TELL Collab
A Summer Professional Learning Experience
June 26-27, 2015
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
The TELL Collab will bring together world language educators to explore, model, and share effective language learning practices identified by the TELL Framework (described in this InterCom article from last July). The two-day professional learning experience will include a mixture of collaborative sessions, presentations and resource sharing for both teachers and administrators. Teachers will receive help identifying their own professional learning goals. They will also learn strategies for meeting their goals. Administrators will receive guidance on how to use the TELL Framework with their teachers.
Early registration deadline: April 1. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
For full details go to http://www.TELLcollab.org
Source: University of Texas at Austin
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Title: Summer Institute: Mesoamerican Cultures and Their Histories
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From http://blogs.uoregon.edu/mesoinstitute/
The Wired Humanities Projects at the University of Oregon is organizing and hosting a four-week summer institute, "Mesoamerican Cultures and their Histories: Spotlight on Oaxaca!" in Oaxaca, Mexico, from July 5th through July 31st, 2015 (this summer). Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, each participant will receive a $3300 stipend.
Participants will travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, and develop a curriculum unit for their own classrooms and to share with other teachers.
The application deadline is March 2, 2015.
Learn more about this program at http://blogs.uoregon.edu/mesoinstitute/
Source: University of Oregon
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Title: Summer Institute on Slavic & Eurasian Language Pedagogy, Research & Testing
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The SLAVIC AND EURASIAN LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER at DUKE UNIVERSITY is pleased to announce its Summer Institute on Slavic & Eurasian Language Pedagogy, Research & Testing:
Session 1 (July 20-22)—Acquisition, Techniques, and Technologies
Session 2 (July 23-24)—Russian Proficiency Testing
The Duke Slavic and Eurasian Language Resource Center will host a summer institute from July 20-24 for instructors (K-12 and university faculty) and language program coordinators in Slavic and Eurasian languages.
The summer institute will be held in two sessions offered back-to-back. Participants may attend one or both sessions. Both sessions will be held on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Session 1 (July 20-22): The first session will include presentations by speakers from Duke University, Indiana University, the University of Arizona, the National Aeronautic and Space Administration, and other leading institutions on topics including:
• Teaching language and culture through film
• Specialized language instruction at the advanced and superior levels
• The use of technology in the language classroom
• Integrating heritage students in the language classroom
• Addressing the needs of differently-abled students
• Using computer technologies to create pedagogical materials
• The role of grammar in proficiency-based instruction
• Popular culture and language instruction
• Web resources for Slavic and East European language teachers
Session 2 (July 23-24): The second session will consist of a workshop on Russian language proficiency testing conducted by a leading Russian language proficiency test developer who is a TRKI [тестирование русского как иностранного] examiner. TRKI is the Russian Federation language proficiency testing system for five areas of linguistic competence (aural comprehension, reading, writing, speaking, and grammar/lexicon) developed and administered by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, and is the Russian component of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) developed by the Council of Europe.
Cost: There are NO registration or tuition fees to attend the SEELRC Summer Institute. Any participant may attend one or both sessions. However, participants must pay for their own travel expenses, accommodations, and food. Lunches and one dinner will be provided. Depending on the availability of funds, SEELRC may award partial stipends to defray travel costs to qualified applicants.
Lodging: SEELRC staff will assist participants in making housing arrangements. Accommodations will be within walking distance of the Duke campus.
Attendance for the summer institute is limited to 20 people.
Interested language instructors should contact Michael Newcity at mnewcity@duke.edu for further information.
Newcity, M. [SEELANGS] SEELRC Summer Institute--July 20-24. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@LISTSERV.UA.EDU, 11 Feb 2015).
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