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Title: Die Deutsche Sommerschule von New Mexico in Taos Ski Valley
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From http://germansummerschool.unm.edu/index.html
The Deutsche Sommerschule von New Mexico is an academic program of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures of The University of New Mexico in consortium with California State University Long Beach.
The program is located in the Taos Ski Valley, a picturesque village nestled in the Sangre de Christo Mountains of Northern New Mexico. In close proximity to Taos and Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley has the charm of an Alpine village. This secluded and beautiful site allows students to focus on participating fully in a German-speaking environment.
This year's session will run from June 23 to July 24.
For more details go to http://germansummerschool.unm.edu/index.html
Source: University of New Mexico
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Title: Conference: CALL-IS Electronic Village Events
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From http://www.call-is.org/WP/tag/electronic-village/
TESOL’s 2015 International Convention and English Language Expo will take place March 25-28, 2015, in Toronto, Canada. The Electronic Village is a set of concurrent sessions that may be attended remotely. The Electronic Village (EV) and the Technology Showcase are hosted by the Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Interest Section. Conference attendees can explore computer-based and other technology resources for language teaching and learning in face-to-face classrooms and online. Highlights include the latest in CALL technology and teaching, such as presentations and demonstrations by teachers, software and web designers, curriculum specialists, CALL authors, and other CALL practitioners. Topics include multimedia, Internet-based resources, classroom tools and mobile technology devices and applications.
To learn more or register visit http://www.call-is.org/WP/tag/electronic-village/
To see the original Call for Proposals posted in InterCom visit http://caslsintercom.uoregon.edu/content/18459
Source: TESOL
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Title: Reauthorization of ESEA: Where in the World Are Languages?
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Reauthorization of ESEA: Where in the World Are Languages?
by Marty Abbott and Bill Rivers
March 2, 2015
Congress is working to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) formerly known as No Child Left Behind. None of the versions of the new Act—Senate, House, Republican, Democratic—have any dedicated programming for world languages.
Find out how you can lend your voice to those of the 13,000 language educators of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and the 103 organizational members of the Joint National Committee for Languages, by letting the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions know that languages matter.
Read more at http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/global_learning/2015/03/reauthorization_of_esea_where_in_the_world_are_languages.html
Source: Education Week
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Title: 2015 Language Advocacy Day
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From http://www.languagepolicy.org/2015-language-advocacy-day-registration/
Join professionals from all sectors of the language field for this engaging and illuminating two-day event in Washington, DC. You'll have the opportunity to hear speaker panels from the language industry, participate in working groups on language policy, and advocate to your Senators and Representatives for foreign language.
The 2015 Language Advocacy Day will take place May 7-8 at the Beacon Hotel in the Logan Circle Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. This year, all sessions and workshops will take place at this hotel, including an "Advocacy 101" session on Wednesday evening for new delegates and anyone who wants to learn more specifics about advocacy in preparation for meetings with congressional staff on Thursday and Friday.
Learn more about this opportunity to advocate for our profession and field at http://www.languagepolicy.org/2015-language-advocacy-day-registration/
Source: JNCL-NCLIS
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Title: Seal of Biliteracy May Be Coming to Oregon
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"The Oregon Board of Education is working towards adoption of a process for local school districts to award Biliteracy Seals to the high school graduation diplomas of students who earn them.
"...Five school districts will be piloting Biliteracy Seals this school year. Then, the Board of Education will consider any needed changes and work towards permanent adoption for the 2015-16 school year."
Learn more about this process in Oregon at http://daveporter.typepad.com/global_strategies/2015/01/the-oregon-board-of-education-is-working-towards-adoption-of-a-process-for-local-school-district-to-award-biliteracy-seals.html
Learn more about the national movement to introduce the opportunity for students to graduate with a seal of biliteracy at http://sealofbiliteracy.org/
Source: Global Strategies Blog
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Title: Celebrating Nowruz: A Resource for Educators
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From http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/files/NowruzCurriculumText.pdf
If you didn’t discuss Nowruz last week, this is your last chance or wait until next year! Nowruz happens on the Spring Equinox, which this year (2015) was on Saturday, March 21. Check out this helpful PDF resource for teachers who wish to have their students learn about this holiday. The resources are geared toward K-12 classrooms of all subjects, not necessarily for language teachers, but the activities provide cultural information and ideas that can easily be adapted to fit into the language classroom.
Find this PDF resource at
http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/files/NowruzCurriculumText.pdf
For an interesting Nowruz resource geared towards Persian language learners, check out this YouTube video from Leyla Shams at Chai and Conversation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgIMdQaYY9E
For yet another helpful resource for K-12 teachers, check out the British Council’s “Nowruz Resource Pack for Teachers and Schools” PDF with information and activities for celebrating and learning about Nowruz. The resources are geared toward K-12 classrooms of all subjects, not necessarily for language teachers, but the activities provide cultural information and ideas that can easily be adapted to fit into the language classroom. https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/sites/so/files/nowruz_pack_final_0.pdf
Source: The Outreach Center Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University
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Title: "Language in Motion" Video Contest
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From https://www.cheng-tsui.com/languageinmotion
To celebrate Chen & Tsui's 35th anniversary, the company is hosting a special video contest to showcase the fun and excitement of language learning. The Cheng & Tsui International “Language in Motion” Video Contest pushes students learning Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean to use their language skills in a playful and unique way.
To participate in the International "Language in Motion" Video Contest, form a teacher-led group and film a 2-5 minute video using your language skills in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Arabic.
Submit your video through Cheng & Tsui website by Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
Learn more about this contest at https://www.cheng-tsui.com/languageinmotion
Source: Cheng and Tsui
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Title: Alddaad: Arabic Language Magazine
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The NCLRC Arabic K-12 Bulletin mentions this new resource in a recent email: “You and your students may be interested in a new publication from Qatar for young learners, Alddaad magazine, a monthly publication focusing on the Arabic language and grammar in a simplified way.”
Visit the magazine website at http://www.alddad.com/
Source: Forum Cultural Katara
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Title: Summer Study Abroad in Laos
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From http://www.laostudies.org/sail
The Center for Lao Studies (CLS), dedicated to promoting and advancing the field of Lao Studies, is sponsoring its annual Summer Study Abroad in Laos program (SAIL) in the summer of 2015. During the five week‐long program, students will partake in language and cultural lessons at the Lao‐American College (LAC), with private instruction by professors from the National University of Laos. Participants will also have the opportunity to study Lao history and culture, augment their academics with cultural trips throughout the area, and experience volunteering with various organizations.
SAIL is open to undergraduate and graduate students, educators, and education administrators, as well as those interested in Lao, Lao American, Southeast Asian, and Asian cultures and society. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Program dates are: June 27 – July 31, 2015.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
For full details, including an application, go to http://www.laostudies.org/sail/details
Source: Center for Lao Studies
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Title: Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute 2015
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SEASSI is an eight-week intensive language training program for undergraduates, graduate students and professionals. This year's program will run from June 15 to August 7. Instruction is offered for academic credit in eight languages at the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year levels. Languages offered are Burmese, Filipino, Hmong, Indonesian, Khmer, Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Each language course is equivalent to two semesters of study, with full academic year credit. Instruction is given in small individualized groups taught by a team consisting of a coordinator (usually a linguist specializing in Southeast Asian language pedagogy) and teachers who are native speakers of that language.
The general application deadline as well as the tuition scholarship deadline is April 1.
For full details about this program go to http://seassi.wisc.edu/
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
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