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Title: Book: Second Language Speech
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Second Language Speech: Theory and Practice
By Laura Colantoni, Jeffrey Steele, and Paola Escudero
Published by Cambridge University Press
Second language acquisition has rapidly grown as a field over the past decade, as our knowledge of the ways in which children and adults learn and use a second language has become crucial for effective language teaching. In addition to this important 'applied' function, research into second language acquisition has also informed the fields of linguistics and psychology in general, as it has shed light on the differences between native and non-native models of human language and cognition. The focus of this accessible new book is second language speech - that is, how speakers perceive, process, understand and pronounce the sounds of a second language. Each chapter includes review questions, and most chapters include 'tutorial' and 'lab' sections with practical exercises based on the University of Toronto Romance Phonetics Database (available online for free). The book also has a companion website, containing illustrated answers to the exercises, scripts for running acoustic analyses and useful weblinks.
Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.cambridge.org/us/academic/subjects/languages-linguistics/applied-linguistics-and-second-language-acquisition/second-language-speech-theory-and-practice
Source: Cambridge University Press
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Title: Book: Pragmatic Issues in Specialized Communicative Contexts
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From http://www.brill.com/products/book/pragmatic-issues-specialized-communicative-contexts
Pragmatic Issues in Specialized Communicative Contexts
Edited by Francesca Bianchi and Sara Gesuato
Published by Brill
Pragmatic Issues in Specialized Communicative Contexts illustrates how interactants systematically and effectively employ micro and macro linguistic resources and textual strategies to engage in communicative practices in such specific contexts as healthcare services, TV interpreting, film dialogue, TED talks, archaeology academic communication, student-teacher communication, and multilingual classrooms. Each contribution presents a pedagogical slant, reporting on or suggesting didactic approaches to, or applications of, pragmatic aspects of communication in SL, FL and LSP learning contexts. The topics covered and the issues addressed are all directly relevant to applied pragmatics, that is, pragmatically oriented linguistic analysis that accounts for interpersonal-transactional issues in real-life situated communication.
Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.brill.com/products/book/pragmatic-issues-specialized-communicative-contexts
Source: Brill
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Title: Call for Papers: Portuguese as an Additional Language
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From http://www.linguistlist.org/issues/27/27-3048.html
The Brazilian English Language Teaching Journal - BELT+ is pleased to announce a call for papers for volume 7, number 2, to be published in November 2016.
The theme of volume 7(2) is teaching and learning strategies for Portuguese as an additional language. We accept original papers addressing any aspect of language teaching/learning within this scope. We also accept book reviews and presentations of classroom teaching activities.
Papers for volume 7(2) should be submitted by August 22, 2016.
BELT+ is a peer-reviewed, freely distributed electronic publication with the mission of showcasing the quality research being carried out around the world on the teaching and learning processes involved in English and Portuguese as additional languages, from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. Published every semester, the journal welcomes original articles, book reviews, interviews and classroom activities.
View the full call for papers at http://www.linguistlist.org/issues/27/27-3048.html
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education
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From http://carla.umn.edu/conferences/immersion2016/
Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education:
Connecting Research and Practice Across Contexts
October 20–22, 2016
Minneapolis, MN
Immersion and dual language education continue to evolve as highly effective program models for launching students on the road to bi- and multilingualism and intercultural competence. School-based immersion, bilingual, and dual language programs involve a minimum of 50% subject-matter schooling through a second, world, heritage, or indigenous language at the preschool and elementary levels (PreK–5/6). Secondary or post-secondary continuation programs for elementary immersion/dual language graduates include a minimum of two subject courses.
Program models include:
One-Way Second/Foreign Language Immersion
Co-Official/Regional Language Immersion
Two-Way Bilingual Immersion
One-Way Developmental Bilingual Education
Indigenous Language Immersion
While each model targets distinct sociocultural contexts and educational needs, all embrace language, literacy, and culture development through subject-matter learning with a high degree of language intensity. Under the leadership of the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), University of Minnesota, the Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education will bring these models together to engage in research-informed dialogue and professional exchange across languages, levels, learner audiences, and contexts.
Registration is now open. Visit the conference website at http://carla.umn.edu/conferences/immersion2016/ and register at http://carla.umn.edu/conferences/immersion2016/registration.html
Source: CARLA
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Title: Colorado Association for Bilingual Education Conference 2016
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From http://www.cocabe.org/conference-2016/
Colorado Association for Bilingual Education Conference 2016
Multilingual Voices por un mundo mejor!
September 14-16, 2016
Westminster, Colorado
Visit the conference website at http://www.cocabe.org/conference-2016/
Source: CABE
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Title: Presentation: Language Economics and Prestige Planning for Minority Languages in Postcolonial Settings
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From http://www.cal.org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/language-economics-and-prestige-planning
Language Economics and Prestige Planning for Minority Languages in Postcolonial Settings
Nkonko M. Kamwangamalu, PhD
Center for Applied Linguistics
September 14, 2016 3:30 - 5:00pm EDT | Washington, DC
This paper addresses the perennial issue of how to promote minoritized languages alongside former colonial languages as the mediums of instruction in schools in postcolonial settings, with a focus on Africa (OAU, 2000). Traditionally, studies investigating this issue have concentrated mostly on what Haarmann (1990) has termed the production of language planning (LP), but they have hardly paid any attention to the reception of LP. The former concerns official policy declaration about the status of languages in a polity, while the latter concerns the attitude, positive or negative, of the target community toward the policy.
The paper breaks with the traditional approach by focusing on the missing link between an education through the medium of a minoritized language on the one hand, and economic outcomes of that education on the other.
For full details go to http://www.cal.org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/language-economics-and-prestige-planning
Source: CAL
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Title: Oregon ELL Organizers Summit
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From http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50698/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=87465
Oregon ELL Organizers Summit
August 24, 2016
5:00-8:30 PM
Woodburn, OR
This event will convene ELL parents and organizers for an evening of discussion, workshops, and strategies.
English language learners (ELL) are one of Oregon’s fastest growing student populations, whose families and communities have made significant contributions to our economy. When provided with quality English language instruction, ELL students can outperform state averages in high school graduation, college attendance and college completion. These students represent tremendous potential for Oregon to achieve key education and workforce goals.
Yet Oregon’s 57,376 ELL students are facing an education crisis shaped by a generation of poor academic performance and graduation rates. Our state policies have historically lacked the necessary urgency and focus to ensure all our children receive a quality education.
For full details go to http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50698/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=87465
Source: APANO
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Title: Symposium: Promoting Spanish Language Development for Emergent Bilinguals
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From http://www.cal.org/solutions/cal-wida-events.html
Promoting Spanish Language Development for Emergent Bilinguals
A Collaborative Symposium by the Center for Applied Linguistics and WIDA
August 18-19, 2016
Madison, WI
Please join the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) and WIDA for this engaging and interactive two-day Symposium designed to promote Spanish language development in a variety of bilingual and dual language settings, including one-way and two-way 90-10 or 50-50 program models.
Presented by professional development experts from CAL and WIDA, the Symposium will focus on developing the social, academic, and cultural aspects of emergent bilingual student’s Spanish language skills, showcasing research-based practitioner strategies aligned to the WIDA Spanish Language Development Standards and the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education.
This practitioner-oriented session is intended for K-8 educators who seek an introduction to instructing Spanish language and literacy within the WIDA Spanish Language Development Standards. Educators from a variety of K-8 educational settings, where Spanish is the medium of instruction as part of bilingual or dual language programming, are welcome. It is recommended that participants attend the symposium in teams.
Participants must be proficient in Spanish and have a working knowledge of English to fully participate in all aspects of the Symposium.
For full details go to http://www.cal.org/solutions/cal-wida-summer-2016.html
Source: CAL
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Title: CARLA Immersion and Dual Language Education Awards
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CARLA will recognize two individuals at their 2016 convocation, a teacher and a scholar, who have distinguished themselves within the international field of immersion and dual language education. Consider nominating a colleague and learn more about the award nomination process here: http://carla.umn.edu/conferences/immersion2016/awards
Timeline
Nominations submitted on or before September 1, 2016.
Award Chairpersons will compose a 200-word statement on why the recipient was chosen: September 30, 2016.
Award recipient submits 150-word acceptance statement to be printed in the conference program: September 30, 2016.
Award presented at the 6th International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education in Minneapolis: October 20-22, 2016.
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Distinguished Teacher Award
This award is in recognition of a teacher who has made significant contributions in teaching and promoting bilingualism and cultural competency for all children.
The nominee must have at least five years' experience in a school-based immersion, bilingual, or dual language program involving a minimum of 50% subject-matter schooling through a second, world, heritage, or indigenous language at the preschool and elementary levels (PreK–5/6). Nominees are also eligible from secondary or post-secondary continuation programs for elementary immersion/dual language graduates that include a minimum of two subject courses in the immersion language.
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Distinguished Scholar Award
This award is in recognition of a leader in the field of immersion/dual language education who has made significant contributions in the areas of research, service, or teacher education.
The nominee will have made scholarly and service contributions to school-based immersion and dual language programs involving a minimum of 50% subject-matter schooling through a second, world, heritage, or indigenous language at the preschool and elementary levels (PreK–5/6). Nominees are also eligible with similar contributions to secondary or post-secondary continuation programs for elementary immersion/dual language graduates.
For full details go to http://carla.umn.edu/conferences/immersion2016/awards
Source: CARLA
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Title: Articles Promoting Bilingualism and Bilingual Education
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Several articles have come out in the last few weeks promoting bilingual education, dual language education, and bilingualism in general. Here are a few of our favorites:
http://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/multilingualism-tool-closing-achievement-gaps/
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