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Title: Book: World Englishes: A Critical Analysis
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From http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/world-englishes-a-critical-analysis-9781623562632/
World Englishes: A Critical Analysis
By Mario Saraceni
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Mario Saraceni's World Englishes: A Critical Analysis looks at the developments in the field from a critical perspective. It examines the historical, linguistic, ideological and pedagogical aspects in the study of the ever-evolving forms, roles and statuses of English around the world. The principal aim is to offer a critical overview of the field in order both to inform readers about the main issues at stake and to challenge established positions and descriptive/analytical paradigms. The book has four sections, each of which reviews established accounts and offers alternative perspectives on those. “History” considers representations of the evolution of 'old English' and 'new Englishes' and begins to unveil the strong link between conventional accounts and ideological motivations. “Language” critically examines the traditional notion of 'difference' in the description of varieties of English, and discusses more recent orientations which aim to describe English as a lingua franca and the phenomenon of language hybridity. “Ideology” examines ideological debates around the presence and status of English in the world, such as linguistic imperialism, language ownership and language ecology. The final section, “Pedagogy” discusses pedagogical implications, such as the choice of appropriate 'models' of English and considers the possibility of teaching English as a fully de-anglicised language.
To read more about the book and to see a table of contents visit http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/world-englishes-a-critical-analysis-9781623562632/
Source: Bloomsbury Publishing
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Title: Call for Proposals: 3rd Annual Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Binghamton University
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From http://www.binghamton.edu/romance/language-conference/
Binghamton University's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Harpur School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education and Department of Judaic Studies are pleased to announce that they will be holding the 3rd Annual Conference on Foreign Language Teaching on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 2015 at Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY).
This year's conference theme is Navigating the 5 "C's": Charting a Course for the 21st Century.
The deadline for proposals is June 1, 2015. You can submit a proposal at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIi64p9lb7NeNBnh3-dxx3E4cn3Vr4UrDiT11zu6iy8/viewform
For more information go to http://www.binghamton.edu/romance/language-conference/
Source: Binghamtom University
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Title: Call for papers: Celtic Languages: From the Viking Age to Modern Times
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NAACLT is a non-profit professional organization whose goal is to bring together Celtic language teachers and researchers in Canada and the United States and to foster contacts with others through the world who are interested in promoting the teaching and learning of Celtic languages in North America.
The Celtic Languages: From the Viking Age to Modern Times conference will be held June 4-6, 2015, at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.
NAACLT includes but is not limited to academic professionals. People involved in Celtic language learning and teaching from every walk of life are invited to participate, including:
- Community-based language teachers
- Celtic language enthusiasts
- Celtic language policy makers
- Celtic-language musicians
Call for Papers:
Abstracts are being accepted for twenty-minute talks in any of the following (or related) areas:
- Methods, techniques, and best practices in teaching Celtic languages
- Incorporating Celtic cultures into the classroom or learning experience
- Application of computer technology to Celtic language teaching or research
- Pedagogical materials: what works, what doesn't
- Topics in Celtic linguistics, sociolinguistics, and Second Language Acquisition
- Language policy and planning in the Celtic world
- Promotion or appreciation of Celtic languages and cultures
Please send abstracts of between 200-300 words to Kevin Scannell (kscannegmail.com) by April 1, 2015.
The organizers offer a $100 scholarship for financial assistance to partially offset the cost of attending the conference. If you are interested in presenting a paper and would benefit from this modest scholarship, please indicate on your submission of the paper that you would like to be considered for the scholarship.
Information about accommodations and conference registration is available on the NAACLT web site http://www.naaclt.org/.
Source: NAACLT 2015
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Title: Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education Conference
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From http://www.nameorg.org/upcoming_local_international.php
Pennsylvania Chapter
National Association for Multicultural Education
17th Annual Conference - 2015
Keystone College
La Plume, PA
April 10-11, 2015
Conference Theme:
Inclusive Multicultural Education: Uniting for Political, Economic and Educational Empowerment
The 17th annual meeting of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education will focus on the various ways political, economic and educational issues intersect in the multicultural education movement. As NAME strives to be at the forefront of empowering individuals through education and community building, this conference will focus on the idea of inclusive education to inspire conference attendees to become critical thinkers and actors, find their voice, identify inequities, and advocate for social change.
Register today - regular registration ends March 30.
Visit the conference website at http://www.nameorg.org/upcoming_local_international.php
Source: PA-NAME
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Title: Symposium on American Indian Languages
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From http://www.rit.edu/cla/linguistics/
The Symposium on American Indian Languages will take place April 16-17, 2015, at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. This symposium is dedicated to discussion of the documentation, conservation and revitalization of the native languages of the Americas.
SAIL also provides a forum for the exchange of scholarly research on descriptive and/or theoretical linguistics focusing on American Indian languages.
SAIL brings together scholars, members of the indigenous communities, native speakers, educators and language activists who are interested in sharing experiences and best practices on topics related to language documentation, conservation and revitalization.
Building on RIT's rich history of educational outreach to Native American communities, SAIL welcomes the active participation of indigenous communities, native language speakers, and those interested in revitalization and preservation of their heritage languages and cultures.
Visit the conference website at http://www.rit.edu/cla/linguistics/
Source: Rochester Institute of Technology
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Title: 25th Conference on Spanish in the United States and 10th Spanish in Contact with Other Languages
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From http://education.ccny.cuny.edu/sius2015/
25th Conference on Spanish in the United States and
10th Spanish in Contact with Other Languages
The City College of New York (CUNY)
March 26-29, 2015
Visit the conference website to learn more and to register: http://education.ccny.cuny.edu/sius2015/
Source: City College of New York
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Title: Register Now for the Ninth International Conference on Language Teacher Education
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Changes and Challenges in Language Teacher Education:
Ninth International Conference on Language Teacher Education
May 14–16, 2015
The Commons Hotel
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Featured Plenary Speakers
Stories of Linguistic and Cultural Resilience: What Heritage Language and ESL Teachers Need to Know
Maria Carreira, Professor, California State University, Long Beach
Sharing the Destination: The Role of Assessment in Student and Teacher Development
Fernando Rubio, Associate Professor, University of Utah
Mediating the Learning of Teachers of Languages: Towards an Interpretive, Reflective Orientation
Angela Scarino, Associate Professor, University of South Australia
Living Critical Sociocultural Theory in Classroom Practice
Annela Teemant, Associate Professor, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
The mission of the conference is to address the education of teachers of all languages, at all instructional and institutional levels, and in all the many national and international contexts in which this takes place, including: English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) instruction; foreign/modern/world language teaching; bilingual education; immersion education; indigenous and minority language education; and the teaching of less commonly taught languages. The conference aims to bring together teacher educators from these many contexts to discuss and share research, theory, and best practices and to initiate and sustain meaningful professional dialogue across languages, levels, and settings.
Conference themes:
The Knowledge Base of Language Teacher Education
Social, Cultural, and Political Contexts of Language Teacher Education
Collaborations in Language Teacher Education
Processes of Language Teacher Education
General conference information: www.carla.umn.edu/conferences/LTE2015/
Registration information: www.carla.umn.edu/conferences/LTE2015/registration
Early bird rates are good through April 1.
Questions? Email carla@umn.edu
Source: CARLA
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Title: Workshop: Innovative Technologies for Advanced Language and Cultural Learning: A Workshop for Language Teachers
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From http://cercll.arizona.edu/development/workshops/2015
CERCLL and the Arizona Arabic Flagship received a Flagship Teacher Training Workshop grant to fund the summer workshop series:
Innovative Technologies for Advanced Language and Cultural Learning: A Workshop for Language Teachers.
The two-week series will be held on the University of Arizona campus from May 26th to June 5th, 2015.
Participants not affiliated with Project GO and the Flagship program need to apply by April 13, 2015. Those who are affiliated need to apply by today, March 23.
For full details go to http://cercll.arizona.edu/development/workshops/2015
Source: CERCLL
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Title: Leadership Initiative for Language Learning Summer Institute
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From http://languageleadership.org/
Leadership Initiative for Language Learning
Summer Institute
July 21-23, 2015
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Theme: Educator Effectiveness in Language Learning
LILL's summer initiative is based on the premise that every educator is a leader every day and strives to be highly effective. For language educators, effectiveness is demonstrated by evidence of learners' growth in proficiency, including their growth in literacy. Join language educators, teacher leaders, and national experts to explore issues important to you. Help shape the conversations, engage in the learning, and create your proactive plan to make a difference in your educator effectiveness and that of your colleagues. Discover your sphere of influence for effecting change and engage with others eager to share your learning.
Learn more about this institute at http://languageleadership.org/
Source: Ohio State University
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Title: NECTFL Web Chat Series
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If you have undergone "death by webinar" -- dry presentations where you keep thinking you might as well be reading -- this is your chance to see how much more useful, engaging, and fun a Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) "web chat" can be.
Treat yourself to the distinctively informal, interactive and informative online experiences we offer in response to your actual concerns.
- NECTFL web chats allow you to send your questions ahead of time so our friendly experts can address them.
- They provide you a ringside seat at a lively conversation between those experts who share their perspectives with each other and with you.
- All web chats focus on several TELL framework criteria, ensuring the highest quality professional development in our field. But participants also leave with materials, practical ideas, links, lesson plan ideas, and other resources.
- The presenters are always open to following up on your comments and queries after the web chat.
Space is limited, and you need to join NECTFL to register for any of the web chats: for your $50 annual membership ($25 for students and retirees!), you will have access to all NECTFL live web chats for the rest of the year -- but also to all of the recorded webinars from the past and to related teaching resources. See the NECTFL website at www.nectfl.org, and do not miss these events! Specific information about upcoming web chats is available at http://www.nectfl.org/resources-and-services-webinar-series
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