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Title: Seminar on NEWL Assessment for Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian Teachers
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From https://www.americancouncils.org/content/newl-seminar
Professional Development Seminar: National Examinations in World Languages in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian
February 11-12, 2017
Washington, DC
During the two-day workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the core design and content of the proficiency-based NEWL assessments in world languages, as they relate to course curriculum, exam content, online administration and scoring. Special attention will be given to incorporate local conditions into the design and planning of proficiency-based curriculum, as teachers gain an understanding of and experience with the four sections of the exam. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will receive a certificate of participation and of qualification to administer National Examinations in World Languages series at their home schools.
For full details go to https://www.americancouncils.org/content/newl-seminar
Source: American Councils
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Title: JNCL-NCLIS Language Advocacy Day and Delegate Assembly 2017
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From http://www.languagepolicy.org/2017-language-advocacy-day/
The Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS) will be hosting its annual Language Advocacy Day and Delegate Assembly on February 16-17, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Language advocates from all sectors of the language enterprise - education of the modern, classical, and less-commonly taught languages, English as a Second Language and bilingual education, linguistics, research, translation, interpreting - will gather in Washington, D.C. to make the case for increased promotion of and investment in world languages.
In addition to visiting the offices of their elected officials to advocate for world languages, attendees will:
• Learn about the federal programs and policies that promote the study and use of world languages;
• Learn the most pressing issues facing the language enterprise, and what is being done to address them;
• Learn practices for federal and state level advocacy;
• Network with fellow language advocates and professionals;
• Work collaboratively to elevate the profile of the language enterprise at the national level.
For more details go to http://www.languagepolicy.org/2017-language-advocacy-day/
Source: JNCL-NCLIS
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Title: Essay: Teach Language to Educate Global Citizens
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From http://languagemagazine.com/?p=126180
French teacher Beth Marshall writes, “My purpose as a teacher is to give students the tools to communicate with others and connect in a positive way in the target language in our world today. It’s using current events articles, literature, and videos to open their eyes to a new perspective of the global world. Frank Smith said, “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” Good teaching is challenging them to think of themselves as citizens of the world and conveying to them the understanding that they’ll grow up in a world that is more connected than ever. Woodrow Wilson said, “We are citizens of the world. The tragedy of our times is that we do not know this.” My goal as a teacher is to not repeat this with the next generation. If my students walk out of my classroom in 180 days and have a better awareness of who they are as global citizens of this world and have the tools to make positive connections in a second language, then my teaching has been a success.”
Read her full essay at http://languagemagazine.com/?p=126180
Source: Language Magazine
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Title: Meredith ASL YouTube Channel
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Videos here are for new learners and for students to review ASL vocabulary and grammar. This is to complement (not substitute!) class lessons, including vocabulary, grammar, culture, and history. As always, the best way to really improve your skills is by interacting with native signers.
This signer in these videos (Meredith) is a certified instructor of ASL with an M.A. in Teaching ASL as a Foreign Language and B.A. in Linguistics with a focus on sign languages.
Access the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuBAbMlPGJ95w3mwhz-30g/feed. The most recent video is a lesson about Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Source: YouTube
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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 2017. 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.
Program dates are June 27 – July 31, 2017. 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.
For full details go to http://www.laostudies.org/sail
Source: Center for Lao Studies
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Title: Call for Applications: Course Development Stipends for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia
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From http://slaviccenter.osu.edu/curriculum-development-stipends
Through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, six Title VI National Resource Centers plan to award stipends to faculty at community colleges and minority-serving institutions to develop and incorporate greater content about Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia into the curricula of the institutions at which they teach. These National Resource Centers (NRCs) receive grants under the Higher Education Act to train specialists and to work with other postsecondary institutions to expand Russian, East European, and Eurasian content in the classroom.
Faculty at community colleges and minority-serving institutions throughout the U.S. are invited to apply for a course development stipend. Awards will be from $1,000-$3,000. All full-time, regular part-time, and adjunct faculty are encouraged to apply. Applicants can propose to redesign an existing course or to develop a new course including at least 25% content on Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Eurasia.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 20, 2017.
For full details go to http://slaviccenter.osu.edu/curriculum-development-stipends
Source: The Ohio State University
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Title: Upcoming Exams in Classical Languages
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Here are some upcoming exams in classical languages and culture:
2017 ACL/NJCL National Greek Examinations
Early Administration: Monday February 20 - Saturday February 25, 2017
Regular Administration: Monday February 27 - Saturday March 4, 2017
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday January 20, 2017, either submitted online or postmarked.
More information: https://aclclassics.org/pages/national-greek-exams
The National Mythology Exam
Grades 3-9
EXAM ADMINISTRATION: February 20 - March 3, 2017
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2017
More information: http://www.etclassics.org/pages/the-national-mythology-exam
National Latin Exam
Test Administration Dates:
February 27-March 3, 2017 (Early Administration)
March 6-10, 2017 (Early Administration)
More information: http://www.nle.org/exams.html#exams_information
National Roman Civilization Exam
Administration: February 10, 2016 - March 18, 2016
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2017
More information: http://www.njcl.org/pages/on-line-tests-nrce
National Latin Vocabulary Exam
Administration: February 10, 2017 - March 18, 2017
Registration Window: November 2 - February 6, 2017
More information: http://www.njcl.org/pages/on-line-tests-nlve
Bernice L. Fox Classics Writing Contest
High school students
Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2017
More information: http://department.monm.edu/classics/Department/FoxContest/
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Title: Video: Five Amazing Women from French History
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Here is a video, mostly in English, by Géraldine Lepère, about five high-achieving French women: Marie Curie, Jeanne d’Arc, Simone de Beauvoir, George Sand, and Louise Michel: http://www.commeunefrancaise.com/amazing-french-women-from-history/
Source: Comme Une Française
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Title: Same Portrait, 40 Years Apart: Activity Idea
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Here is an activity idea using a collection of photos by Chris Porsz in which he sought out people whose photos he had taken in the 1970’s and re-created the photos. Read the ideas for classroom adaptation here: https://charlaenespanol.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/actividades-con-fotos-antes-y-ahora/. View some of the photos at http://verne.elpais.com/verne/2016/11/15/articulo/1479221122_110910.html
Source: Charla en Español
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Title: Movement Game: Camino de Colores
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Here is a very active game for young children in which they can practice their colors. If you print out images of other vocabulary (for example, animals or foods), the game could be adapted to cover more language.
Read a description of the game at http://www.spanishplayground.net/spanish-color-game-camino-de-colores/
Source: Spanish Playground
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