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Title: PopKult Adds Comics of Eurasia
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From http://popkult.org
Last year we described PopKult, a project from SRAS that presents the languages and popular cultures of Eurasian countries, including Russian, Poland, and Ukraine (http://caslsintercom.uoregon.edu/content/21794). Recently PopKult has added a page dedicated to cartoons in Eurasia. Explore the new cartoon resources at http://popkult.org/category/tv/cartoons/
Source: SRAS
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Title: Study Abroad with the School of Russian and Asian Studies
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From http://www.sras.org/deadline_summer_2017
The School of Russian & Asian Studies (SRAS), an organization dedicated to educational opportunities offered by Russia and Eurasia, would like to announce application deadlines for the following summer programs abroad:
The Cuban-Russian Connection (May 14 – June 11; Apply by March 1). The Cuban-Russian Connection will spend one week experiencing Cuba in tradition and transition and then move to three weeks of course work and excursions in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Security and Society (May 27 - July 7; Apply by March 15). Hosted in Warsaw, Poland, this wide-ranging program allows students to choose from courses in history, Jewish studies, security, cybersecurity, political science, sociology, and more.
Coexistence and Religion (May 28 – June 17; Apply by March 30). We will learn to reflect upon and better understand religious traditions, issues, questions, and values in Georgia, as well as extensively travel this diverse and picturesque country.
Russian as a Second Language (three sessions available - May 29 - Aug 4, May 29 - July 21, or June 26 - Aug 4; Apply by March 15/March 31). This is an intensive Russian language program available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Irkutsk, Vladivostok, Kiev, or Bishkek, Kyrgystan. Optional Summer Seminars available in topics including art, anthropology, environmental studies, and religion.
Kyrgyz Summer Adventure (June 19 - July 16, or May 29 - Aug 4; Apply by March 15). This program combines three or nine weeks of intensive language study in Bishkek, Kyrgystan and one week of horse-trekking through rugged Central Asian mountains. For lovers of outdoor adventures only!
Siberian Summer Adventure (June 26 – August 7; Apply by March 15). This program includes four weeks of intensive courses in Russian language and as well as a course covering the specific environmental challenges facing Siberia. Then, put your language skills to use and gain first-hand knowledge of the local environment when you join a trail building expedition for two weeks! For lovers of outdoor adventures only!
Art and Museums in Russia (June 18 - July 9; Apply by April 1). An excursion-based three-week program. Understand how St. Petersburg's best museums collect, display, preserve, and restore their famed collections. Optional Russian language component.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants need not be currently enrolled in a university program. No prior knowledge of Russian (or other foreign language) required for any program.
For more details go to http://www.sras.org/deadline_summer_2017
Source: SRAS
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Title: #MyDeutschFail Project: Humor in Language Learning
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Germany.info has started a new project to bring humor into language learning. They interviewed German language learners and asked about their funniest language learning mistakes. Read the collection at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/P__Wash/2017/02/24-LanguageFails.html
Source: Germany.info
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Title: German Podcast: Deutschlands DJanes
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From http://www.goethe.de
We’ve noted Step into German’s “The Sound of Germany” podcast about its music in the past (http://caslsintercom.uoregon.edu/content/21116). Catch the latest installment, “Deutschlands DJanes,” http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/saf/prj/stg/mus/sou/enindex.htm
Source: Step into Germany
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Title: News for German Learners
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An AATG-L listserv user recently requested suggestions for short German news overviews for intermediate and advanced classes. Here are some other listserv users’ suggestions:
• Nachrichten in 100 Sekunden: https://www.tagesschau.de/100sekunden/
• Die Top-Themen in 3 Minuten: http://www.dw.com/de/die-top-themen-in-drei-minuten/av-19275509
• Kindernachrichten on Logo.de
• Zeit im Bild (longer): http://tvthek.orf.at/profile/ZIB-20/1218/ZIB-20/13919667
• iculture (available in several languages): http://iculture.emcp.com/
Source: AATG-L
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Title: Multiculturalism, Race & Ethnicity in Classics Consortium
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From https://multiculturalclassics.wordpress.com/
MRECC is an international organization founded in October 2016 by faculty and graduate students in classics and education from six different universities across the United States. Since then, it has grown to include 290 affiliated students, staff, faculty, and independent researchers from a variety of backgrounds and institutions worldwide. The purpose of this organization is to facilitate discussion and establish a supportive network of international scholars interested in topics related to multiculturalism, race, and ethnicity in classics whether that is from the perspective of languages, literature, pedagogy, and/or material culture.
Learn more about this organization and its activities at https://multiculturalclassics.wordpress.com/
Source: Multiculturalism, Race & Ethnicity in Classics Consortium
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Title: Ancient Theatre Archive
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Take virtual reality tours of Greek and Roman theater architecture on this website: https://www.whitman.edu/theatre/theatretour/home.htm
Source: Ancient Theatre Archive
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Title: New Hampshire Classical Association
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From http://www.nhclassical.org/
The New Hampshire Classical Association is composed of teachers, professors, and lovers of the Classics in the New Hampshire area who are dedicated to promoting the Classics in the Granite State. The Board prepares Classics Days for teachers (happening in 2017 on September 22) and students (happening in 2017 on May 5), runs the Warren Held State Exam-Contests in Mythology and Latin, and sponsors a yearly art contest.
Learn more about this professional organization at http://www.nhclassical.org/
Source: New Hampshire Classical Association
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Title: Activities for Parts of the Body in French
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From http://www.thefrenchcorner.net
Middle school French teacher Samantha Decker shares several resources and activities for working with body parts in French in this blog post: http://www.thefrenchcorner.net/2017/02/les-parties-du-corps.html
Source: The French Corner
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Title: Ilini: Videos in French and English
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From https://ilini.com/pages/about-us
Ilini, which is currently in beta, is a website with authentic videos in French and English, with interactive subtitles and an integrated dictionary. Registered users (registration is free at this time) can also save lists of vocabulary in personal lists that they can return to or print out.
Explore Ilini at https://ilini.com/
Read a review of this resource at http://frenchteachernet.blogspot.com/2017/02/review-ilini-videos.html
Source: Ilini
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