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Title: Books: Language, Literature and Culture in a Multilingual Society, Volumes I and II
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Language, Literature and Culture in a Multilingual Society. Vol I and II
Edited by O.-M. Ndimele, M. Ahmad, and H.M. Yakasai
Published by Lincom
The books contain 77 papers meticulously selected from over 150 papers read at 24th Annual Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria. The majority of the papers address the main theme of the conference, i.e. “Language, Literature and Culture in a Multilingual Society”. There are, however, a number of other papers addressing vital issues in outer circumstances which we deliberately included to cater for other interests beyond the main focus. The main reason for doing this is to enable the reader to have robust knowledge of the current state of research in linguistics, languages and literatures in Nigeria, and to add to the body of existing literature in these fields of learning. The papers here cover Language and Society, Language Teaching and Learning, Language Engineering, Literatures and Cultures, Stylistics and Gender Studies, Formal Linguistics and many more. The book can be read by any linguist of whatever theoretical orientation.
Visit the publisher’s website at http://lincom-shop.eu/epages/57709feb-b889-4707-b2ce-c666fc88085d.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/57709feb-b889-4707-b2ce-c666fc88085d/Products/%22ISBN%209783862886722%22 and http://lincom-shop.eu/epages/57709feb-b889-4707-b2ce-c666fc88085d.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/57709feb-b889-4707-b2ce-c666fc88085d/Products/%22ISBN%209783862886739%22
Source: Lincom
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Title: Call for Papers: Association for Jewish Studies 48th Annual Conference
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From http://www.ajsnet.org/conference-call-for-papers-2016.htm
The 48th Annual Conference of the Association for Jewish Studies will take place December 18-20, 2016, in San Diego, California. The organizers welcome proposals for panels, seminars, roundtables, meetings, individual papers, digital humanities presentations, and lightning sessions. The deadline for submission of proposals is Thursday, May 5, 2016.
View the full call for papers at http://www.ajsnet.org/conference-call-for-papers-2016.htm
Source: Associaton for Jewish Studies
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Title: Call for Chapters: Language Center Handbook
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The International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT) is actively soliciting proposals for a new book titled “The Language Center Handbook.” This volume, with chapters reviewed by an editorial board, combines the Language Center Design (LCD) book and the Language Learning Center Management Manual (ManMan) into one updated volume. Thus, its chapters will address current best practices in managing and developing a language center and in language center design and redesign.
Possible chapter topics are listed below. Most of these topics have been covered in previous editions of the LCD and ManMan. For that reason, we encourage authors to submit proposals for updates to chapters that they previously contributed. We also encourage collaborations in which an additional author works with the previous author to update a chapter. Entirely new chapters are also welcome, and they need not use the chapter titles below. We encourage co-authored chapters.
· Why build/keep a language center?
· From Lab to Center
· Planning the Physical Space
· Are Turn-key Labs a Thing of the Past?
· Special Cases: Language Centers in Colleges and K-12 schools
· Language Software
· Digital Lab Solutions
· Language Learning Center Management (LLCM): An Overview
· The LLC Director: Management Roles, Leadership, Styles, and Philosophies
· Staffing the LLC: Finding and Keeping Excellent Employees
· Managing Media Equipment
· Managing Media Materials
· Managing Media Production
· Copyright and Other Legal Issues
· Managing the Language Learning Center Budget
· The LLC and Public Relations: Promoting the Language Learning Center
· The LLC's Role in Technology Training and Professional Development
· The LLC as Facilitator for Integrating Web 2.0 applications into the language curriculum (new chapter)
· Assessment and Strategic Planning for LLC Programs and Services
· Fundraising and Grants
· Resources for the Profession
· The role of the language center with regards to ADA compliance and Universal Design
· The computer free language center(?)
Proposals should include the following information:
1. Title
2. Abstract (100-300 words) of the proposed chapter
3. Brief biographical information
IALLT membership is not required. You may submit more than one proposal. Proposals will be evaluated by the coeditors (Edwige Simon and Betsy Lavolette), and chapter drafts will be reviewed by an editorial board composed of the coeditors and members of the IALLT Publications Committee. This review will not be blind due to the inclusion of many revised and updated chapters.
Submission deadline for abstracts is April 15th, 2016. Please send submissions or any questions regarding this call to both coeditors, Edwige Simon (Edwige.Simon@Colorado.edu) AND Betsy Lavolette (elavolet@gettysburg.edu)
The deadline for chapter drafts will be August 15, 2016. Expected publication is spring 2017.
The editors are willing to work with authors to help them develop their ideas for proposals.
The editors look forward to receiving your submissions!
IALLT Assoc. Call for Chapters: Language Center Handbook. CALICO-L listserv (CALICO-L@LISTSERV.CALICO.ORG, 25 Mar 2016).
Source: CALICO-L
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Title: Corpus Linguistics Fest 2016
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From http://cl.indiana.edu/clif16/
Corpus Linguistics Fest 2016
June 6-10, 2016
Indiana University, Bloomington
The Corpus Linguistics Fest (CLiF) at Indiana University will be a week-long event to provide a space for linguists, psycholinguists, computational linguists, and anyone else wishing to explore the use of corpus data and to understand the methodologies and practices of Corpus Linguistics. With theoretical and practical sessions Monday-Thursday, participants will have chances to develop skills through courses on:
• Statistical methods for corpora (using R)
• Tools for annotating and searching corpora
• Learner corpora and Second Language Acquisition research
In addition, the Friday of CLiF will feature workshop-style (refereed) presentations targeted at younger researchers.
Visit the event website at http://cl.indiana.edu/clif16/
Source: Indiana University
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Title: FLENJ Professional Development Workshop: Adjust the Unit Focus: Zoom in on Culture
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The Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey is hosting the next workshop in its professional development series:
Adjust the Unit Focus: Zoom in on Culture
Presented by Kara Parker and Megan Smith
May 26, 2016
Monroe Township
Culture invites students to both learn the language and understand new perspectives. Why not make it the unit focus? This workshop will show examples of traditional units that were transformed by culture. Additionally, we will share ideas for connecting to the community, content areas and native speakers. We will also guide you through the process of adjusting your own unit and planning daily lessons starting with authentic resources. These refocused units will increase students’ curiosity to learn about culture and to use the language while developing 21st Century skills.
For full details go to http://flenj.org/pd/index.shtml
Source: FLENJ
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Title: Global Language Project Summer STARTALK Teacher Training Program: Highly Effective Teacher By Design II
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From http://www.glpny.org/startalk2016/
GLP Summer STARTALK Teacher Training Program: Highly Effective Teacher By Design II
July 5, 2016 – July 21, 2016
Manhattan, New York; Columbia University
The GLP teacher-training institute, funded by a STARTALK grant from the National Foreign Language Center, is an intensive three-week program designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of K-12 teachers of critical languages. During Summer 2016 GLP will be offering two teacher tracks, one for new teacher participants and one for teachers who participated in the GLP 2015 STARTALK program and are interested in returning to advance their leadership skills. The program will be taught by nationally recognized instructors of world language teaching; Thomas Sauer, Dr. Victoria Gilbert, and Rosanne Zeppieri.
The training program is free of charge, and fully sponsored by the STARTALK grant. Learning materials and textbooks, breakfast, lunch and coffee break expenses are provided.
Applications are due on April 30th, 2016.
For full details go to http://www.glpny.org/startalk2016/
Source: Global Language Project
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Title: Article: Kentucky Students Connect with Pakistani Counterparts
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Kentucky students connect with Pakistani counterparts
by Mike James
March 27, 2016
The first question Pakistani high school students asked about life in the Bluegrass State was about Kentucky Fried Chicken, according to their eastern Kentucky counterparts.
…But they also had more serious queries. They wanted to know more about American politics. They asked the Greenup County High School (GCHS) students about the upcoming presidential election, mainly wondering about Donald Trump and what they perceive as his embrace of Islamophobia.
…The two groups of students, although half a world away geographically, have been connected digitally since January through the nonprofit Global Nomads Group, which works with educators and students around the world to promote communication and understanding.
About 20 students are getting to know a similar number of Pakistani students through the organization’s pilot program called Campfire, said social studies teacher Jill Armstrong.
Read the full article at http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/kentucky-students-connect-with-pakistani-counterparts/article_3ba1ea9c-b28c-575c-93eb-189a08a0372f.html
The Global Nomads website is available at http://gng.org/
Learn more about the Campfire program at http://gng.org/campfire
Source: Effingham Daily News
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Title: UNESCO Report Calls for Early Education in Children’s Home Language
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UNESCO published a report on February 19 of this year asserting that “Quality education should be delivered in the language spoken at home.” Among the report’s recommendations:
• Children should be taught in a language they understand, yet as much of 40% of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand.
• Speaking a language that is not spoken in the classroom frequently holds back a child’s learning, especially for those living in poverty.
• At least six years of mother tongue instruction is needed to reduce learning gaps for minority language speakers.
• In multi-ethnic societies, imposing a dominant language through a school system has frequently been a source of grievance linked to wider issues of social and cultural inequality.
• Education policies should recognize the importance of mother tongue learning.
• Linguistic diversity creates challenges within the education system, notably in areas of teacher recruitment, curriculum development and the provision of teaching materials.
Read the full report here: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0024/002437/243713E.pdf
Source: UNESCO
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Title: Italian Film Festival USA
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The Italian Film Festival USA is playing in cities all over the country this April. Cities include Detroit, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Memphis, Kansas City, St. Louis, Boulder, Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas, Milwaukee, and Portland. Admission is free. Go to http://www.italianfilmfests.org/ to see the schedule.
Source: Italian Film Festival
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Title: Russian Film Symposium in Pittsburgh
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From http://www.rusfilm.pitt.edu/
The eighteenth annual Russian Film Symposium, “Recycle, Restage, Rewind” will be held on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh from Monday 2 May through Saturday 7 May 2016, with evening screenings at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ Melwood Screening Room.
Learn more about the symposium at http://www.rusfilm.pitt.edu/
Source: Russian Fillm Symposium
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