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Title: Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Fall Conference 2015
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From http://www.ictfl.org/content/fall-conference
ICTFL Fall Conference 2015
“Packing the Essentials: The Journey to Professional Success”
October 15 - 17 • Tinley Park Convention Center
Visit the conference website to learn more and to register: http://www.ictfl.org/content/fall-conference
Source: ICTFL
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Title: Massachusetts Foreign Language Association 48th Annual Fall Conference
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From http://mafla.org
48th Annual MaFLA Fall Conference
Climbing the Proficiency Ladder: Many Languages, One Goal!
October 29-31, 2015
Host Hotel and Conference Center, Sturbridge, MA
Registration is open. Visit the conference website at http://mafla.org/events-2/annual-fall-conference/current-year/
Source: MaFLA
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Title: #LangCamp 2015: Virtual Retreat
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From http://langcamp.pbworks.com/w/page/66643970/LangCamp%202015
LangCamp 2015 is a virtual retreat for language educators. The idea grew out of #LangChat, a weekly meetup of language teachers on Twitter. LangCamp is taking place as a series of Google Hangouts on Monday and Tuesday evenings; each hangout will have its own focus, which has been chosen by participating teachers.
Learn more about LangCamp at http://langcamp.pbworks.com/w/page/66643970/LangCamp%202015 and join in at https://plus.google.com/communities/103449040602333130112
Hangouts that have already taken place are available on YouTube. Learn about using authentic resources here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdyYnzl5N1s. Learn about project-based learning here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3SlfGiSP08. Learn about interactive notebooks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZwOYcFFsSc.
Source: LangCamp
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Title: Participate in the ACTFL Mentoring Program
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From http://www.actfl.org/professional-development/career-resources/mentoring-program
This program is designed to help early career language teachers succeed in their current assignments and learn the skills to be successful long-term in their careers. Mentoring will be conducted virtually. Mentors and mentees will be matched by needs, skills, and experiences.
To be considered a mentee you must be a new teacher within your first 5 years of teaching. To be considered a mentor you must have completed at least 3 years of teaching. If you do not fall within the stated requirements, please include an explanation of your specific circumstance in your application. Applicants must be a current ACTFL member and remain a member for the duration of the program.
Mentees who successfully complete the program can earn 2 CEUs through George Mason University!
Mentors will be entered into a raffle for 1 year of free ACTFL Membership!
The Mentoring Program will run from September 2015 through May 2016. To participate in this program, first read the Program Guidelines then complete the appropriate application.
DEADLINE: Mentor and Mentee applications must be submitted by: Monday, August 24, 2015.
For full details go to http://www.actfl.org/professional-development/career-resources/mentoring-program
Source: ACTFL
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Title: Online Course: Language Revival: Securing the Future of Endangered Languages
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From https://www.edx.org/course/language-revival-securing-future-adelaidex-lang101x#!
About this course:
Language is an integral part of society. Wherever we come from, the words we use and the way in which we use them are fundamental to our cultural identity. In today’s increasingly globalized world, however, ‘linguicide’ – the loss of a language – is becoming all too common. But there is hope. The language revival movement has emerged as an important and effective response, and this course will introduce you to its key principles and techniques.
After discussing powerful answers to the question of why languages should be revived, we’ll investigate how. Far more than just a simple process of recovering literacy and lost letters, language revival involves a deep and complex engagement with history, human rights, identity and wellbeing. You will also learn what’s being done around the world right now, and how effective these techniques have been.
Instructors: Ghil’ad Zuckermann and Rob Amery
The online course begins on July 28 and will last 5 weeks.
For full details go to https://www.edx.org/course/language-revival-securing-future-adelaidex-lang101x#!
Source: edX
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Title: Advocacy: Support Seals of Biliteracy Throughout the U.S.
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From the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ advocacy site:
Congresswoman Brownley's amendment to H.R. 5 would establish a grant program at the Department of Education to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. Under this program, which the Congressional Budget Office estimates would not increase direct spending and is 100% voluntary, interested states would be able to establish or improve their own Biliteracy Seal programs to award state seals to high school seniors.
Please urge your Member of Congress to support Congresswoman Brownley's amendment to H.R. 5.
Find out how you can take action at http://capwiz.com/actfl/issues/alert/?alertid=66975691&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id]
Source: ACTFL
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Title: Italian Article about the Heat
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Here is an Italian-language article about the heat wave in Europe: http://blogs.transparent.com/italian/cosa-fare-quando-fa-troppo-caldo/
Source: Transparent Language
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Title: 40+ Genuinely Useful German Words That Tie Conversations Together
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Here is a list of words and phrases that come in hand in German conversations, either in specific situations or to tie conversations together: http://www.fluentu.com/german/blog/useful-german-words/
Source: FluentU
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Title: CANE Summer Institute Free Public Lecture Series
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Though it is too late to sign up for the Classical Association of New England’s annual Summer Institute, many public lectures will be given during the week of July 13th through the 18th. They are held at Brown University, and there are many days featuring both a morning and evening lecture. This is a great opportunity to hear topics surrounding the theme of “Exegi Monumentum: Creating the Everlasting in the Ancient World.”
See the schedule of lectures at http://caneweb.org/new/?p=2370
Source: CANE
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Title: Article about Pompeii and Herculaneum
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Here is a recent article in English about Pompeii and Herculaneum, focusing on the history of their treatment as heritage sites: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fall-rise-fall-pompeii-180955732/
Source: Smithsonian
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