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Title: Book: Translanguaging in Higher Education
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From http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?K=9781783096633
Translanguaging in Higher Education: Beyond Monolingual Ideologies
Edited by Catherine M. Mazak, Kevin S. Carroll
Published by Multilingual Matters
This book examines translanguaging in higher education and provides clear examples of what translanguaging looks like in practice in particular contexts around the world. While higher education has historically been seen as a monolingual space, the case studies from the international contexts included in this collection show us that institutions of higher education are often translingual spaces that reflect the multilingual environments in which they exist. Chapters demonstrate how the use of translanguaging practices within the context of global higher education, where English plays an increasingly important role, allows students and professors to build on their linguistic repertoires to more efficiently and effectively learn content. The documentation of such practices within the context of higher education will further legitimatize translanguaging practices and may lead to their increased use not only in higher education but also in both primary and secondary schools.
Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?K=9781783096633
Source: Multilingual Matters
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Title: Book: Managing Plurilingual and Intercultural Practices in the Workplace
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From https://benjamins.com/#catalog/books/mdm.4/main
Managing Plurilingual and Intercultural Practices in the Workplace: The case of multilingual Switzerland
Edited by Georges Lüdi, Katharina Höchle Meier and Patchareerat Yanaprasart
Published by John Benjamins Publishing Company
The contributions in this volume stem from different lines of research and represent both a continuation and an advancement of the European DYLAN project. The book addresses the meanings and implications of multilingualism and plurilingual repertoires as well as the ways in which cultural diversity is managed in companies and institutions in Switzerland. Characterized by official quadrilingualism, but also by new dimensions of multilingualism resulting from massive immigration, important workforce mobility and increasing globalization, Switzerland offers an ideal laboratory for studying phenomena linked to multilingualism and cultural diversity.
On the one hand, a special focus is put on the best practices of diversity management and language regimes with particular attention paid to the interplay between official languages and English, and to ways of leveraging diversity awareness, fostering cultural inclusiveness and enhancing intercultural learning in vocational education and training.
Visit the publisher’s website at https://benjamins.com/#catalog/books/mdm.4/main
Source: John Benjamins Publishing Company
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Title: Call for Papers: Research Initiative on Supporting Dual Language Learner Success in Superdiverse Early Childhood Programs
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The National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy at the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) is launching an interdisciplinary research initiative to examine policies and practices that effectively promote academic success and healthy socioemotional development in multilingual and superdiverse contexts for young Dual Language Learners (DLLs).
This initiative is focusing on superdiversity within early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs, which is an increasingly common phenomenon, but one without a clear definition or a sufficient research base. For example, the research is clear on the benefits and characteristics of well-implemented bilingual and dual-language ECEC programs in settings with a preponderance of speakers of one home language, but there is little research on effective policies and practices where no single language is spoken by most or all DLLs and few or no teachers are proficient in students’ home languages. Likewise, little is known about the effects of other aspects of superdiversity, such as race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, parents’ education level, religion, and so on.
In order to build the research base on ECEC in superdiverse contexts, MPI is soliciting papers by scholars working in child development, education, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, anthropology, public policy, migration, and other relevant fields.
All submissions must be made by February 10, 2017, with final drafts of selected papers due in October 2017.
View the full call for papers at http://www.migrationpolicy.org/about/call-papers-research-initiative-supporting-dual-language-learner-success-superdiverse-early
Source: Migrational Policy Institute
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Title: Call for Proposals: 49th Annual Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies Conference
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From http://www.aseees.org/convention
49th Annual ASEEES Convention
9-12 November 2017
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Conference theme: Transgressions
Submission deadline: February 15, 2017
View the full call for proposals at http://www.aseees.org/convention/cfp
Source: ASEEES
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Title: Call for Papers: Tenth Annual ASMEA Conference
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The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa will hold its annual conference October 19-21, 2017. The theme of the conference is “The Middle East and Africa: Assessing the Regions Ten Years On.”
Scholars from any discipline, tenured or non-tenured faculty, or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit proposals to present. Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) also are welcome. Proposals on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page summary of new and unpublished research. A recent C.V. with all contact data also must be included with name, e-mail, phone number, and affiliation.
The deadline for proposals is April 15, 2017.
Access the call for papers at https://asmea.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/5/pages/callforpapers
Source: ASMEA
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Title: 2nd Workshop on Computational Methods for Endangered Languages
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From http://altlab.artsrn.ualberta.ca/computel-2/
ComputEL-2
2nd Workshop on Computational Methods for Endangered Languages
Honolulu, Hawaii, March 6-7, 2017
The ComputEL-2 workshop will focus on the use of computational methods in the study, support, and revitalization of endangered languages. The primary aim of the workshop is to continue narrowing the gap between computational linguists interested in working on methods for endangered languages, field linguists working on documenting these languages, and the language communities who are striving to maintain their languages.
ComputEL-2 will immediately follow the International Conference on Language Documentation and Conservation (ICLDC) hosted by the University of Hawaii, March 2-5, 2017.
For full details on ComputEL-2, go to http://altlab.artsrn.ualberta.ca/computel-2/
For more information about ICLDC, go to http://www.icldc-hawaii.org/
Source: Alberta Language Technology Lab
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Title: Purdue Languages and Cultures Conference
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From http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~pla2006/symposium/2017/index.html
Purdue Languages and Cultures Conference
March 3-5, 2017
Purdue University, Indiana
The conference aims to support interdisciplinary and international discussion in linguistics, literature and applied linguistics among graduate students. For more information, go to http://purduelangconf.wixsite.com/plcc
Source: Purdue University
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Title: Consortium for the Teaching of Indonesian Immersion Program
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From http://cotiprogram.wixsite.com/coti
This immersion program focuses on advanced-level Indonesian language acquisition. The program consists of a structured academic program of four hours of language instruction four mornings per week and two-three hours of arts and cultural activities one afternoon per week plus a weekly field trip. One weekend will feature a cultural or scenic excursion in Central Java outside Salatiga.
All applicants should have achieved by June 2017 at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Indonesian, equivalent to the proficiency expected at the end of a fourth-semester or sixth-quarter course. Graduate students, undergraduates of junior or senior standing, faculty members, teachers in elementary and secondary schools, and educational administrators are eligible to apply.
The application submission deadline is February 10, 2017.
For full details go to http://cotiprogram.wixsite.com/coti/about-coti
Source: Consortium for the Teaching of Indonesian
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Title: CaMLA Internship Program for English Teachers and Graduate Students
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From http://cambridgemichigan.org/about-us/internships/
The CaMLA internship program provides professional training and research opportunities for English language teaching professionals and graduate students. Successful applicants will work closely with CaMLA teams on English language assessment tasks and projects that are appropriate to their interests and skills.
Interns will be involved in activities relating to the design and construction of language assessments. These can include item writing and review, quality assurance activities, and test development projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of test review and research activities. These activities may include research design, data collection and analysis, and the documentation of results.
Internships will take place from May through August. The length of each internship will be dependent upon its content and goals, but internships are typically 8 to 12 weeks of work. CaMLA will provide a salary of up to $2,400 per month, pro-rated for the length of the internship.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2017.
For full details go to http://cambridgemichigan.org/about-us/internships/
Source: CaMLA
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Title: Teachers Crossing Borders Professional Development
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From https://www.actfl.org/assessment-professional-development/teachers-crossing-borders
ACTFL and EF’s Teachers Crossing Borders, http://landing.eftours.com/actflplp, programs focus on strengthening your language proficiency and cultural competence, and inspire you to foster your students’ curiosity to explore the world through language. You must be an ACTFL member to apply.
The following programs are available for 2017:
Havana: Art, Education, and Daily Life
July 1-7, 2017
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2017
Experience Havana, Cuba’s capital city, like a local. From its community centers to art studios, surround yourself in Havana’s culture with the people who call the city home. Alongside your fellow ACTFL members, you’ll take a Spanish lesson, discuss education policy, and visit an organic farm. Each interaction will give you a firsthand understanding of Habaneros’ daily lives.
Language Immersion in Panama
June 26-July 3, 2017
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2017
Improve your Spanish skills while being immersed in Panamanian culture. Alongside other ACTFL members, you’ll engage with community members in Panama City and Chitré, and learn how artisans are working to ensure their culture’s preservation. You’ll also meet with scientists at a tropical research center and dine with locals from surrounding areas.
Language Immersion in France
June 26-July 5, 2017
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2017
Live the language and culture as you travel with other ACTFL members to France. Explore Paris, Provence, and Nice, and improve your French skills as you engage with members of the community. Immerse yourself in French culture as you enjoy a homemade dinner with locals, experience French cuisine during a cooking class, and learn more about the French education system as you meet students and teachers at a local school.
Contact EF Tours for more information at this link: http://landing.eftours.com/actflplp
Source: ACTFL
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